Despite our usual ‘no dancing in August’ policy,  Phoenix decided to keep dancing throughout the summer this year.

Alongside our weekly practices- relocated to the aquadrome to enjoy the light evenings- we even managed a couple of danceouts!

Here is a quick round up of our July/August adventures…

3rd July marked St Muchael’s evening in St Albans, a lovely couple of hours with some excellent sides.

On 6th/7th July we headed to Northampton shire for the Rose and Castle/ Queens Oak weekend of dance. The weather wasn’t too good but the company and the dancing were great as always!

Saturday 20th July was Rickmamsworth folk day and our annual day of dance. We had a great time, joined by our good friends Wicket Brood and Whitethorn.  The day began with dancing (of course) and ended with boat trips down the canal.

On 30th July, Phoenix made the annual trip to Henley for a night hosted by OBJ Morris. It was a hot one but despite the heat there was some great dancing all round.

On 10th August, a small but determined side headed to the seaside for Broadstairs festival.

A great time was had by all despite the challenge of adapting some of our trickier dances for 4 dancers!

Phoenix Morris also had a wonderful time on Sunday 1st September at Bunkfest where the unexpected change in weather meant that the umbrellas we brought for the forecast downpour came in handy as parasols!

Despite a packed Summer, the fun isn’t over yet as next weekend we will be heading to Swanage for the annual folk festival.

Photos courtesy of various side members.