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. The venue accommodates dance and music classes, private parties, weddings, conferences and has served as a location for films, television programmes and fashion shoots.
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonImprove your fiddle playing in a friendly group, led by Pete Cooper, who teaches fiddle playing by ear.
London Fiddle School
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonLearn the steps for barn, American contra, English country dances and ceilidhs. Musicians welcome to join the live band.
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, LondonCourt dances from 1650 - 1750. Classes will look at steps and patterns of dances including the minuet, sarabande and bourée.
Consort de Danse Baroque
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Cecil Sharp House, LondonArgentinean School of Tango & Folklore.
Tango Etnia
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Latest news...
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Early bird enrolments for Saturday Folk Music Workshops now open
Thu 22nd Jun 2017
The autumn term and new academic year of our popular Saturday Folk Music Workshops are... -
Library Refurbishment and Closure 19 July - 5 September 2017
Tue 13th Jun 2017
The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (VWML) is very excited to announce that its main reading... -
Exclusive interview: Elliott Morris
Tue 6th Jun 2017
Having supported Nancy Kerr at Cecil Sharp House in October 2016, singer-songwriter Elliott Morris returns... -
Exclusive interview: Catrin Finch
Wed 1st Feb 2017
Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita are bringing their unique cross-cultural... -
CD Competition: Daria Kulesh
Wed 18th Jan 2017
Ahead of the launch of Daria Kulesh's much anticipated new album Long Lost Home at...