Dancing diary dates with Sophia 2026
ALL DAY workshops are on Saturdays 11 am – 4.30 pm
@the beautiful Church of Cragg Vale Mytholmroyd (except Imbolc) £25 One month in advance; £35 after; £40 on the door for day events.( except Winter Solstice )
T dances @ Hebden Bridge Methodist Church hall 2pm -4.15 pm All 4 paid in advance £32 / one in advance £9 / on door £12
April 18th Balkan T dance!
30th April -3rd May @ the beautiful Nab Cottage. Rydal. Lakes. Dancing + Alexander /Walking / hot tub! Retreat for women. Fully residential. Couple places left. Please ask for details .
May 9th Balkan Bliss! T dance
June 20th Celebrate SUMMER SOLSTICE day w/shop with Greek dances ancient + modern.
July 10/11/12th Robin Hoods bay ALL live music wend. Fully booked!
September 19th Day w/shop AUTUMN EQUINOX Gratitude + balance.
October 30/ 31st Nov 1st SAMHAIN w/end for Women NON residential. In Hebden Bridge .Embrace the Crone!
December 19th WINTER SOLSTICE Day w/shop. Celebrate mid-winter!
Please note that I cannot give refunds or forward monies onto another event if you have to cancel once paid! And please don’t give your place to someone else without being in touch with me first 🙏 I would only refund if by chance I have to cancel the event.
Enquiries / bookings: hello@sophiafreedancer.co.uk07761213280
Monthly Balkan / Greek Saturday Afternoons
I have been leading this monthly group for a couple of years having taught a regular evening class in Hebden Bridge for decades .
Any Questions? Send a message Here
Findhorn Festival of Sacred Dance, Music & Song
Celebrating 50 years of Sacred Dance at Findhorn & Beyond
September 5th – 12th 2026
Autumn Equinox Circle Dance Celebration
Saturday 19th September 11 am – 4.30pm
£25 early bird deal by 19 th August
£35 after 19/08/26
£40 on the door
07761213280
Join us in this day at this “bitter- sweet” time to celebrate the /our harvest and what needs to be “composted” as we journey towards the winter….
The dances will be varied, to literally find the balance – either physically or balanced traditional or newly choreographed …., flowing and staccato, Yin and Yang, sun and moon, earth and air, fire and water , wild or meditational !
A small part of the day will be using Alexander principles of pausing to bring time for reflection on our harvest so far .We will sit or lie down to do this.
Open to men and women with some Circle dance experience.
Bring food to share for a vegetarian “harvest” lunch and any “give away” from your garden or kitchen …
HOT drinks provided.
Let’s celebrate this bittersweet time of the year together again!
WEEKLY EVENT
🌿 Circle Dance at Saltaire Methodist Church Hall
Location: Saltaire Methodist Church Hall, Saltaire Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3HJ
When: Wednesdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm with T break with hot drinks + biscuits
Led by: Sophia Hatch
Join our friendly and welcoming circle dance group! We’ve been dancing together for decades, but newcomers are always warmly welcomed.
Starting 30th September 2026
For a 5 week block :
30 th September
7th October
14 th October
22 nd October
5 week block price is £35
(BREAK 28 th October)
Second block 6 weeks:
4 th November
11 th November
18 th November
25 th November
December 2nd
And December 9 th .
6 week block is £42
BACS or cash.
Still £10 cash pay on the door as you go.
Winter Solstice celebrations in Shipley:
Wednesday 16 th at St Peter’s church..
More details to come on that.. 1 pm – 6 pm.
hello@sophiafreedancer.co.uk
07761213280
Samhain Women’s Weekend of Dance
🔥 30/31 – October /1st November 2025 🔥
This weekend is for women who have danced with me before and who are able to commit to the full event.
The gathering will begin on Friday evening at 7.30pm, continue throughout Saturday, including the evening, and finish on Sunday at 1pm.
Over the weekend, we will draw on the themes of Samhain, the powerful Celtic fire festival, as we journey towards the darkest point of the year. Samhain is often seen as a time “between the worlds”, offering space for reflection, release and connection.
Together, we will explore these themes through circle dance, including both traditional and choreographed dances, sharing, creative visualisation, an optional grief circle and free dance.
A non-refundable deposit of £30 is required in advance to secure your place.
For more information, please get in touch by email:
Armenian Dance Day 2027 ! With guest teacher Shakeh
Contact Sophia to go on the waiting list 🤗
Sophia Hatch - Free Dancer