Founded in 1937, the club welcomes new members (singles or couples) or visitors with an interest in dancing. Our aim is to promote the dances from the 17th. century to the present day that are generally included in the term 'Folk Dances'. These may be the 'Playford' dances, those by Pat Shaw, American style contras etc.
It is at barn dances that people often first meet this type of dancing but at a club such as Nottingham Folk Dance Group the range and style of dances encountered is much wider.
Regular club evenings are held, as are a number of Saturday dances throughout the year. Approximately every 2 years a period Costume Ball ("Playford Ball") is held at which dancers are encouraged to wear clothes in the style of the late 17th. to early 18th Century.