Welcome to Cecil Sharp House
Explore England's award winning folk arts centre, at the heart of London.
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A world-class dedicated folk arts centre, Cecil Sharp House is at the heart of English folk. The House has played host to some of the biggest names in music, including Martin & Eliza Carthy, Davy Graham, Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, Graham Coxon, and Goldfrapp. A busy schedule of dances, gigs, courses, workshops, lectures and talks awaits!
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As one of the most celebrated and legendary music and dance venues in London, Cecil Sharp House is the perfect venue to host your event. Whether you’re promoting a concert, hosting a meeting or looking for a teaching or rehearsal space, this unique venue provides a flexible solution. We can accommodate dance and music classes, private parties, weddings, conferences. Cecil Sharp House is used as a location for films, television programmes and fashion shoots.
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonExplore England's social folk dance heritage. Led by tutor and caller Mike Ruff.
English Country Dancing
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonEnjoy Ireland's popular folk dance in a welcoming environment. All levels catered for in this friendly group.
Irish Set Dancing
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonEmbrace the traditional folk dances from many countries. This drop-in class is ideal for beginners. No need to bring a partner.
Friday Feet
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonEnergetic evenings of folk dancing. A mixture of established and up-and-coming bands, mostly playing in the English ceilidh style.
Knees Up Cecil Sharp!
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonDiscover your inner folk! Fun, welcoming and expertly taught workshops at different levels in accordion, banjo, fiddle, guitar, melodeon, penny whistle and mixed instrument classes.
Saturday Folk Music Workshops
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonSpellbindingly innovative musician and dancer Hannah James amazed audiences across the UK with her breathtaking one-woman show JigDoll when it debuted in 2015. Now, the show expands into The JigDoll Ensemble.
The JigDoll Ensemble
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Latest news...
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Exclusive Interview: Daria Kulesh
Mon 5th Nov 2018
Ahead of her special album preview concert on 14 November, we had a chat with... -
‘Keeping Folk Dancers On Their Feet!’ professional development day to take place next month
Thu 16th Aug 2018
Take part in an essential training day for folk dancers on Friday 21 September. -
New folk dance class at Cecil Sharp House
Mon 23rd Jul 2018
We are excited to introduce a brand new dance class to our programme this September.... -
Autumn music programme announced
Fri 13th Jul 2018
While there's still much of the summer to look forward to, we're already preparing for... -
Murri Celebrates The Golden Thread
Wed 23rd May 2018
Thursday 28 June sees an exciting evening of craft, dance and music come to Cecil Sharp...