To provide an opportunity for people of all ages to learn historic, traditional and contemporary English Country Dances and dance them in a creative, fun-filled environment. Some dances are simple, others more challenging, providing interest to people at all proficiency levels. Dances are taught by seasoned dance instructors. We welcome people of all ages. Wear comfortable shoes, cool clothing and come out to have a good time. NO PARTNER NECESSARY!
 | Basics
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| General teaching classes meet every Wednesday evening starting in September through to the end of April with a break during the December holidays and the New Year. | ||||||
| Beginners classes will be taught from September to December, downstairs at the Harrow Church, Wednesdays at 7:45 to 8:45 pm. | ||||||
| A challenge class will meet once a month on Sunday afternoon between September and April. The instructor in this class will teach more difficult dances for experienced dancers and those approved to attend based on dance level. | ||||||
| There are fees charged to cover the cost of hall rentals and advertisements - see fee schedule | ||||||
| Several times a year we host a social event, usually on Saturday night at St Paul's church at the corner of Point Rd and North Drive. See the schedule of events for exact time and dates. All socials have live music by THE FINE COMPANIONS and consist of the dances we have been learning up to the time of the social. |
The Village Green English Country Dancers first gathered about 27 years ago. At that time, eight people learned three country dances for Folkways, a Folk Arts Council performance. The group met periodically for a time before formally founding the Village Green English Country Dancers. They have danced with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra during a Christmas Fantasy performance at the Concert Hall, appeared on the Market Square stage during the summer months, and at the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
Original dance teachers John Trevenen and David Williams have since passed away. Today the group has about 60 members and six teachers, including Elizabeth Goossen, Jeannie Gilbert, Jackie Soble, Sue Stanton, Roger Palser, and Virginia Stevens.
