Circle Dancing holidays


Circle dance is open to all people who wish to share in the joy of dance. The dances are in circles, lines and spirals and range from the very simple to some more challenging. There is no need for a partner and all the dances are thoroughly taught.

We dance traditional dances from Eastern Europe, Armenia, Israel, Russia, France and Greece, as well as Gypsy and Klezmer dances. There are also newly choreographed circle dances, which often have a more meditative flavour.

Circle dancing is about laughter, exercise, joy, great music, community, fun, celebration and support. We dance to remember who we are and that we are part of the human family.

For more information about circle dancing, you can look up www.circledancenetwork.org.uk. All circle dance holidays at Butterfly House are taught by experienced teachers.

Want to know more about the Istrian Experience holiday that dancers from York and beyond enjoyed this summer? Follow this link to see photos of Istria, our stay in Majkusi, with local visits and read comments about the holiday from fellow dancers: www.circledanceinyork.co.uk.

Enjoy a fabulous dancing holiday on the beautiful Croatian peninsula of Istria. Experienced dancers and beginners welcome.

Your holiday includes:
  • 2hr circle dancing daily, indoors and out
  • Half-board accommodation, mainly twin beds
  • Transport to & from Pula airport
  • Trips with your native host to explore the rich local environment and culture
  • Opportunity to connect with local people
  • Time out by the sea and walks in the countryside

Program for 2011:


  • 21 - 28 May with Joan Peart
  • 7 - 14 June with Diarmid
  • 14 - 21 June with Anne Parry
  • 30 August - 6 September with Karen Michaelsen
  • 6 - 13 September with Prisca Cardon and Angela Lockwood

Program for 2012:


  • 19 - 26 May with Linda James and Marged Jones
  • 5 - 12 June with Prisca Cardon and Angela Lockwood
  • 12 - 19 June with Anne Parry
  • 19 - 26 June with Barbara Driscoll
  • 4 - 11 September with Hazel Young


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