Taster Classes for Beginners

The Buttercross Belles are running a series of Ladies’ Morris Dancing Taster Classes for Beginners, Free of Charge, on Thursday evenings throughout September 2025 at their new practice venue.

You will learn some easy traditional dance steps in the North West style as well as a popular communal dance. The Belles will also demonstrate additional dances from our current repertoire, allowing you to experience the full flavour of what we do. You will also learn some interesting snippets of folklore on how our dances connect us to our textile industry and Suffragette Movement heritage!!

No mistake, It's a lot of fun!!

Children aged 11+ are also welcome to come along to dance with their Mums.

What you will need: We supply the equipment. Just wear comfortable shoes and clothes, and bring plenty of water!

Venue: Church Hall (St John Fisher & Thomas More) Bradford Road, Burley in Wharfedale, LS29 7PX

When: Thursday evenings 7.30 – 9.30 pm

The Taster Classes will run on the 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th September 2025.

Love it: If you love what you have learned, we welcome you to continue with us at our regular practice sessions (same venue, same time of the week) for free for the rest of your first term with no obligation.

Male and Female Musicians are also welcome to join our band.

Please explore our website and tell your friends how excited you are to begin your Morris Dancing Journey with The Buttercross Belles.

We look forward to meeting you.