Details of all upcoming and future events led or organised by me.
Contact me to find out more or to make a booking.
to
Monday 19th April 2021
Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Saint Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures
The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB and Hexham Abbey, Hexham NE46 3NB
In 1224, Saint Francis of Assisi wrote a simple hymn of praise that beautifully encompasses all that he experienced in the Italian countryside.
Almost 800 years later, Katherine Paterson reimagines the hymn in poetic language that shares Francis’s honest and direct gaze at all aspects of life and resonates with the joy, light and shadow found there.
In 2021 we will dance this hymn .....
to
Sunday 2nd May 2021
Misa Criolla choreographed by Nanni Kloke
Led by Judy King
Brigsteer Village Hall, near Kendal
The Misa Criolla is a deeply moving twenty five minute long Danced Prayer choreographed by Nanni to stunning South American music.
This is an exciting opportunity to deepen our experience of this danced prayer.
Judy will teach the dances (including other dances to support the Prayer)
N.B. Everyone is welcome to attend this workshop - from any creed, faith or personal belief system. When .....
to
Sunday 9th May 2021
Shakeh Major Tchilingirian
Armenian Dance
Little Wenlock Village Hall, Shropshire
Rearranged from October 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
I am thrilled to be hosting Shakeh for the first time.
As well as being a beautiful teacher, she is also an acclaimed solo dance artist, choreographer and performing artist. Her unique presentation and interpretation highlight the power and spirituality of Armenian dances. Shakeh turns her dances into intricate "narratives" .....
to
Friday 28th May 2021
More Images in Movement
High Leigh Conference Centre, Lord Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8SG
Welcome to another opportunity to explore and enjoy a selection of dances inspired by images! The images that I choose inspire my choice of dances and seem to provide us with mini themes that we explore.
It has proved to be so popular that I have been asked to do it again!
So - come and join me for this visual and physical feast of images and movement.
We will dance in a lovely .....
to
Sunday 18th July 2021
Romanian Dance weekend with Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu
Little Wenlock Village Hall, Shropshire
I am delighted that Sonia and Cristian will be returning to share their expertise, passion and love of Romanian dances. They are wonderful dancers and clear, accurate and engaging teachers. Numbers are limited so don't miss them!
Cost of the workshop is £150 and includes a hot meal on Saturday night.
Please send your deposit of £75 to Judy.
to
Sunday 12th September 2021
Dance with Nanni Kloke!
Little Wenlock Village Hall, Shropshire
Just a few places left to dance with this stunning choreographer, teacher and dancer.
Cost: £350 (includes all meals catered for except lunch on Thursday which is food to share.)
To book your place please send Judy your £75 deposit.
to
Monday 20th September 2021
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Saint Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures
Southwark Cathedral and St Mark's Church, Teddington, London
In 1224, Saint Francis of Assisi wrote a simple hymn of praise that beautifully encompasses all that he experienced in the Italian countryside.
Almost 800 years later, Katherine Paterson reimagines the hymn in poetic language that shares Francis’s honest and direct gaze at all aspects of life and resonates with the joy, light and shadow found there.
In 2021 we will dance this hymn through .....
to
Sunday 26th September 2021
Join me.......
Little Wenlock Village Hall, Shropshire
Join me for a celebration through dance of all that is beautiful.
Please bring food to share for lunch.
10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Cost is by donation and ALL of your donations will be sent to The Severn Hospice with love in memory of Mandy.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING as numbers are limited.
to
Monday 18th October 2021
Peace and Reconciliation - a danced suite with Judy King
Drinkstone Village Hall and St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds
Come and join me to dance for Peace and Reconciliation, through a suite of dances created by me and choreographed by many different people.
We will begin the workshop on the 15th at 2.00 p.m. in Drinkstone Village Hall dancing until 6.00 p.m. Arrival is from 1.30 p.m.
We will be dancing between 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. on the 16th and 17th and between 10.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. on 18th.
We .....
to
Tuesday 7th December 2021
Circle Dance and Cultural holiday
La Maison Anglaise Garden Ecolodge, Taroudant, Morocco
Escape the British weather to enjoy sun, the exceptional menu of local healthy food, an exotic culture and environment at an award-winning, comfortable, sustainably-run traditional guest house. www.holidays-with-heart.co.uk.
I am delighted to be offering a gentle morning session of beautiful dances that will help you access .....
to
Sunday 20th February 2022
The Light of Brazil
with Ana Lucia Borges da Costa, Renata Carvalho Lima Ramos and Estela Gomes
Little Wenlock Village Hall, Shropshire, TF6 5BN
I am THRILLED to bring three wonderful, inspiring teachers from Brazil to Little Wenlock!
Both Mandy and I have been privileged to be invited to teach in Brazil many times. It is a country and people that have always inspired us. So it is time for you all to experience a little touch of that Brazilian magic!
Brazil is a tropical country, where the light and heat of the Sun are constant. .....
to
Sunday 3rd April 2022
My Dance Journey through Time - significant dances along the way.
Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Come and join me in this important workshop marking huge times of change in my life.
My Dance Journey through Time will incorporate the most important and significant dances I have met, danced, loved and taught. As always I will be going deeper into the steps and the movements and the music.
Cost: Accommodation: £205. Course fee: £165
Please book with a non-returnable deposit .....
to
Thursday 5th May 2022
Taking Time
- a six day jigsaw puzzle, walking, dancing, water colours, crochet and knitting delight.
Glenthorne Conference Centre, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QH
Following on from our highly successful time in 2018, we are repeating and extending this holiday. Our days were relaxed and spacious and so our evolving theme became Taking Time.
My idea is that we enjoy 6 days together sharing the good things in life! Doing jigsaw puzzles together; walking in the magnificent surroundings that only The Lake District can offer; Circle Dancing in a lovely .....
to
Monday 24th October 2022
Brother Sun, Sister Moon: Saint Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures
A dance suite created by Judy King
The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB and Hexham Abbey, Hexham NE46 3NB
Postponed from 2021:
In 1224, Saint Francis of Assisi wrote a simple hymn of praise that beautifully encompasses all that he experienced in the Italian countryside.
Almost 800 years later, Katherine Paterson reimagines the hymn in poetic language that shares Francis’s honest and direct gaze at all aspects of life and resonates with the joy, light and shadow found there.
In 2021 .....
to
Sunday 29th January 2023
Vincent Parodi is back with us for a final time!
Israeli dance teacher extraordinaire!
Little Wenlock Village Hall, Shropshire
Having had to postpone his visit in 2020 due to the Corona Virus, I am delighted that Vincent will be with us in 2023 for what will sadly be his final visit.
Just DO NOT miss dancing with this man! Vincent is a wonderful teacher, beautiful dancer and a gentle soul who will bring a delightful programme of Israeli dances for us, sharing his wealth of knowledge about Israeli dances with an open .....
to
Sunday 16th April 2023
Shakeh Major Tchilingirian
Armenian Dances
Little Wenlock Village Hall
Rearranged from May 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
I am thrilled to be hosting Shakeh for the first time.
As well as being a beautiful teacher, she is also an acclaimed solo dance artist, choreographer and performing artist. Her unique presentation and interpretation highlight the power and spirituality of Armenian dances. Shakeh turns her dances into intricate "narratives" .....
to
Friday 2nd June 2023
More Images in Movement
Welcome to another opportunity to explore and enjoy a selection of dances inspired by images! The images that I choose inspire my choice of dances and seem to provide us with mini themes that we explore.
It has proved to be so popular that I have been asked to do it again!
So - come and join me for this visual and physical feast of images and movement.
We will dance in a lovely .....