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.
Calendar
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonMichael Law’s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra – 30th Anniversary Gala Gatsby Concert. From the Charleston of the 1920s through the beautiful classic songs of the 1930s, to swing and jazz mayhem, Michael Law's Piccadilly Dance Orchestra present a night of musical razzle-dazzle, featuring some of the greatest music of the jazz age. We will transport you back to a world of sophistication, glitz and glamour, delighting your senses with the flapper fun and frolics of the 1920s!
Michael Law’s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra – 30th Anniversary Gala Concert
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonLearn to play Bert Jansch’s special riffs, vamps and elements and some of his iconic compositions.
Bert Jansch Guitar Workshop
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonArgentinean School of Tango & Folklore.
Tango Etnia
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonYour chance to learn from a professionally trained Slovak traditional dancer.
Morena Slovak Dance Company
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonFortnightly classes for the connoisseur of English social folk dance.
Next Steps in English Country Dancing
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonHave fun, increase your fitness and improve your dance skills whilst learning Cotswold morris dances. Led by tutor Andy Richards and accompanied by live music.
Morris Dancing
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Latest news...
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‘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... -
Summer 2018 programme of music announced
Mon 19th Mar 2018
We're willing away the cold weather by looking forward to our exciting summer programme of...