2 Bands, 20 Years Each, and 20,000 Festivals…. A combined 40 years of dance floor mayhem!
Here it is, the big 2.0.! We invite you all to come and celebrate a huge milestone for Cut A Shine - our 20 year anniversary as a barn dance band… We’ve called in reinforcements with dear friends and killer band Sheelanagig, also turning 20 this year, to come and celebrate with us and get us dancing. Thousands of Festivals, Weddings, Parties - keepin’ the hoedown happening indeed!
Doors 7pm
Barn Dance 8 - 10:30
Sheelanagig 10:30 - 11:30pm
About The Dancing
Although called many things; Ceilidh, Country Dance, Barn Dance, Ceili Dance, Square Dance, Set Dancing - one thing is certain, it's all "traditional" and how people would entertain themselves before TV and raves. We have a live band on stage to provide the music, and a "Dance Caller", who is expert at teaching you all the simple and fun moves. First we learn the dance by walking through it with the caller, then the band strike up, and we dance to the music. You don't need any experience, just willingness to have a go and have fun.
Cut A Shine Monthly Dances - Regularly Sell Out of Tickets
Your monthly fix of endorphins-inducing barn dance fun - dance and be silly like they used to do before electricity, TV and Netflix! We're excited to be hosting dances every month at The Round Chapel... We limit the number of tickets on sale to 250 so everyone can fit in and there’s enough space to dance…
Inclusivity and Diversity
Our dances are All Inclusive, regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Although based largely on traditional European and American dance forms, we welcome all cultures and peoples to enjoy these dances and culture. We have tailored our dances to be non-heteronormative and involve everyone. We welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Ticket Prices and Accessibility to The Arts
Low Income Tickets: £13
General Admission: £17
High Income Ticket: £20
Pay what you can afford and don’t be cheeky! We want everyone to have access to the arts regardless of your financial situation. Cut A Shine is a not-for-profit dance company, and we want to engage our local community to get involved. If the cost of living crisis is affecting you, choose the cheaper ticket, then, depending on your income levels, pay what you can afford - all the way up to super awesome supporters of the arts!