Music and dance

We are really proud to dance to a live band of skilled musicians, and are keen to welcome new members to the band. Get in touch if you are keen to find out more.

Morris Traveller

Danced to Arkansas Traveller.

Dilwyn

Danced to a lovely tune.

Thomas Cook Temperance dance

Created by our members, this dance commemorates Thomas Cook’s Temperance Movement outings from Leicester to Loughborough in 1841.

Danced to the tune of British Grenadiers

The Bear

Danced to another lovely tune.

Tinner’s Rabbit

Danced to yet another lovely tune.

Welly Boot

Danced to Waltzing Mathilda (an adaptation of The Rochester Recruiting Sergeant).

Autumn Equinox

Another dance created by Way of the Wyrd, the autumn equinox occurs on or around the 22nd September each year and marks the second point in the year when day and night are the same length.

Danced to the tune of Dorset Four Hand Reel

Not for Joe

Danced to a LOVELY TUNE.

Hat Dance

Danced to All Around My Hat

Loughborough Sock dance

One of our own dances, inspired by the hosiery heritage of Loughborugh, including the Sock Man sculpture which sits in the Market Place.

Danced to the tune of Brighton Camp

Loughborough Sports Students dance

Another of our own dances, celebrating the reputation of the town’s university for its excellent sports facilities and education.

Danced to the tune of Pint Pots

Ned Ludd

Inspired by the legend of Ned Ludd, a folkloric weaver from Anstey near Leicester, who is believed to have smashed a knitting frame in 1779, giving rise to the Luddite Movement.

Danced to the tune of Banks of the Dee

Figure It Out

Another of our dances, created by Way of the Wyrd members.

Danced to the tune of Speed the Plough

Evesham Stick Dance

We have created a variation on the Evesham Wheel dance.

Danced to the tune of Fanny Frail

Cuckoo’s Nest

A traditional dance.

Danced to the tune of Cuckoo’s Nest

Tinner’s Triangle

Danced to Bonnets O’ Blue

Brimfield

Danced to Jenny Lind Polka.

Much Wenlock

Danced to The Old Bazaar In Cairo (Thanks to Black Pig)
& the traditional Much Wenlock.

Upton on Severn Stick Dance

Danced to Upton on Severn.

Greenham

Danced to Kafoozalum.

Peopleton

Danced to Bluebell Polka.

Twiglet

Danced to Theme Vannitaise.

Lollipop Man

Danced to Lollipop Man.

The Old Broom

Danced to George Green’s College Hornpipe.