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Folkloric Dancing with Alex C.

Medford, Massachusetts

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2011
Folk & Traditional Music BA

    About Alex C.

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    Alex is a traditional singer, accordionist, Pianist and dance caller hailing from Somerset, England, now living in Greater Boston, MA, USA. He performs songs and tunes from around the United Kingdom and America with a great depth of knowledge of the tradition. Alex has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic dance-able accordion style, strong voice and his fun and engaging stage presence. Alex is also an experienced teacher and workshop leader. He has run group workshops for many schools and some of the top folk festivals and organizations including CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society of America), Sidmouth Folk Week, Towersey Festival, NEFFA (New England Folk Festival Association), Folk Arts Center of New England and Folk South West. Alex is currently on the Board of Directors at the Folk Arts Center of New England and is Interim Music Director at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, MA.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 AM-3 PM
    Tuesday
    5 AM-1 PM
    Wednesday
    5 AM-3 PM
    Thursday
    5 AM-3 PM
    Friday
    5 AM-3 PM
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    30 minutes
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    $65
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    Experience

    Music Director

    Oct, 2017 - Present

    Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford

    Music Director. Directing the Choir and providing music for services.

    Board of Directors

    Feb, 2017 - Present

    Folk Arts Center of New England

    Accordionist & Lead Singer

    Mar, 2012 - Present

    Alex & Nicola Beazley

    Currently signed to UK record label, Haystack Records.

    Pierrot Performer

    Jan, 2011 - Jan, 2011

    BBC TV

    Performing on BBC TV Prime Time show, Edwardian Farm. Providing accordion, vocals and dance based on old Edwardian entertainment

    Singer

    Nov, 2010 - Present

    The Teacups

    Bass and Lead singer in a Capella folk group, The Teacups. Currently signed to UK record label, Haystack Records.

    Community Musician

    Sep, 2009 - Sep, 2010

    Folk South West

    Community Musician running music and dance workshops in Schools, community centers, care homes and more.

    Education

    Folk & Traditional Music BA

    Sep, 2010 - Jul, 2014

    Newcastle University

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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