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May Day Set Dancing Workshop

Holywood Yacht Club, 1 Kinnegar Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9JN
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This event is organised by the Holywood Set Dancing Class

Part of May Day

Set Dancing Workshop for Adult Beginners 

The May Day celebrations have a long tradition in Holywood. The town centre is pedestrianised and lined with stalls including a wide variety of food stalls. There are musical performances and the tradition of local school children dancing around the town’s Maypole - the only surviving one in Ireland.

Very different to Riverdance, set dancing is a form of country dancing danced to Irish dance tunes - usually in groups of eight dancers. It provides a great way to get fit while having fun.

The class is about dancing for enjoyment, not for performance - this is a workshop open to all, to give it a try!

There will be an emphasis on learning the simple “123 steps” which are the basis for set dancing – most people pick these up fairly quickly with the right guidance.

Note that this is group dancing but there is no need to come with a partner.

Although the workshop is targeted at adults, those over the age of 14 are welcome to join in. However those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adults - £5 | Under 21 - £3

Any profits made by the Holywood Set Dancing Class are donated to charity.

To reserve a place or to get further information contact Kevin: 07940 803 839

 

Details subject to change, always check with the organiser prior to booking/attending.


Any queries?

This event is organised by Holywood Set Dancing Class, any queries please contact them direct on 07940 803 839.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£5.00 per ticket
U21 yrs£3.00 per ticket

Adult class but those over 14 yrs welcome.. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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Opening Times

3pm - 5pm (doors open 2.45pm) (4 May 2026)

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