PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS Saturday 5 October, 4pm-7pm St George’s Church EVENT 3
HIGHLAND DANCE
Workshop registration: £12; under 12s free; for half price places see page 26 Book online: bremf.org.uk/workshops
EVENT 4
Saturday 5 October, 8pm, St George’s Church
THE BREMF CEILIDH Following their workshop, Ensemble Hesperi are staying on to play for a unique ceilidh. A great social evening whether you want to dance, watch or just listen to the music and enjoy refreshments from the bar. No experience needed.
Workshop and ceilidh supported by St George’s Church 4 visit
Tickets: £5; under 12s free
bremf.org.uk to find out more
Pieter Brueghel the Elder, Peasant Dance (1568) © Alamy
Robert Piwko
Workshop Led by Highland dancer Kathleen Gilbert and Ensemble Hesperi Learn a selection of simple dances with basic steps as well as the fascinating history of Highland dance. The workshop will be accompanied by live 18th-century music from members of the ensemble, and participants will have the opportunity to take part in the Festival event on 6 November.