Founded in 2015, English Country Dancers of the Metro East exists to bring the beauty, elegance, and fun of ECD to our Illinois communities in the Saint Louis area.
(See our "Links" page for other awesome community dance groups in Saint Louis!) Our events are open to all! No prior experience necessary - all dances are taught and called. Come on your own or bring friends - this is an activity in which one has the opportunity to get a new partner at the start of each new dance, as well as to interact with others throughout. While historically there would have been an emphasis on fancy footwork, our dances are simply done with a walking step, focusing on the patterns created by the dancers and on the vibrant beauty of the music. With traditions spanning several hundred years, ECD includes a wide range of style, from stately elegance to vigorous motion. Please be sure to bring your own water in a closed container. Wear comfortable shoes and "nice-casual" clothing appropriate to a family event. |