Find out more about dancers' experiences of workshops, classes and special events. This page includes feedback from dancing in York gardens to raise funds for the CCDA and dancing in York Minster.
Dance the Winter Fire November 2011
"Try to better that!"
"What more can we say? Wonderful. Loved having the band session in the middle of two splendid days."
Thank you for a wonderful weekend-the band seemed to enjoy playing for us as much as we enjoyed dancing for them!"
"Brilliant - ALL of it..."
"Thank you....you turned us all into dancing flames..."
The Istrian Experience September 2011
"I thought Karen's teaching was so patient and straightforward that even dances that at first seemd incredibly complicated were achievable."
"Dancing a nice variety and clearly and patiently taught and encouraged with a sense of humour."
Dance Your Inner Fire, 12 March 2011
"Lost myself completely in the dance...."
"Lovely, Lovely, Lovely as always - really inspiring."
"Excellent workshop - very powerful music and dancing!"
Less is More, a dance course for experienced circle dancers, January 2011
"I liked being 'stretched' that bit more, and I really enjoyed the music."
"The music was lovely, and repetition of the dances made the music more meaningful."
"All been fab- very restorative to the spirit and mental well being-good to get to grips with them."
Dances from Asia Minor and the Greek Islands, Malvern, 3 July 2010.
"Loved the day. The dance got into my feet as the day went on. Great no-nonsense teaching. Interesting background information. Such wonderful rhythms!"
"The steps seemed to travel from Karen's feet to ours very easily."
"Your teaching is clear and full of gifts."
Celebrate the Rose Window, Dancing in York Minster, North Transept. 23 January 2010
"It was a lovely experience dancing to such beautiful music- the band was really good, the dances were varied and so well taught that we couldn't help but enjoy them. Your hard work and thoughtfulness gave us all a perfect evening."
"It was the highlight of my year."
"What a fabulous experience!"
Summer 2009 - Drop in Summer Term
"Informal, refreshing fun in the middle of the summer desert."
"A great way of meeting new friends from other classes and trying new dances."
"I loved the extension to the summer class. Minimal teaching, just memory jogging, just the way I like it!"
"The gardens were lovely and the cake was yummy." "So many lovely experiences in one day; lovely music, mixed gardens and a contented time. So relaxing!" "Wonderful mix of gardens! Each one with its individual character. Lovely food!....I enjoyed every minute."
Circle Dance in Your Garden 23 August 2009
For photos of these events and others, go to The Gallery.