Tickets
Adult £5.50 | Child £3.50
Dates
About this event
Enjoy a traditional Cornish folk dance workshop at National Trust Botallack Count House from the Penzance Guizers, accompanied by live music. Learn about Cornish dance and have a go yourself!
The Penzance Guizers will be giving a traditional Cornish folk dance workshop. This workshop offers you a chance to learn about the work of the Penzance Guizers, their current repertoire and the relevance of costumes including the wearing of ‘Scoots’! You will be guided through basic steps, learning some Troyl and Furry dances and learn the meaning of the language used across Traditional Celtic Folk Dance.
This will be followed after a short break with a demonstration of set and step dances, set to Cornish tunes played by live musicians.
The workshop runs from 4 pm to 6pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance. Please book a ticket to guarantee a seat. There is plenty of parking available, charges apply (National Trust members are free).
Accessibility
Details
There is ramped access to Botallack Count House, and accessible facilities on site. If you have any access needs please see the full accessibility guide on our webpage https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/botallack or call 01736 786934.
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