The Pat Shaw Dance Week will be held at the Halsway National Centre for Folk Arts in Crowcombe, Somerset, England from June 8th to 12th, 2026.

“Join callers Madeleine Smith and Adam Hughes, and musicians Paul Hutchinson (accordion), Karen Wimhurst (clarinet) and Dries de Maeyer (recorders and whistles) and enjoy a glorious week dancing all things ‘Pat Shaw’: his own dances, dances which inspired them, dances he inspired, dances with links to him and old dances he researched.”

“Patrick Shuldham-Shaw (1917-1977) was a key figure in the evolution of country dancing following the second world war. He was steeped in the folk tradition from birth, becoming a brilliant dancer, musician, caller and singer. His wonderfully inventive compositions have their roots in his extensive knowledge and deep love of the dances and tunes across all genres from simple village dances to complex Playford. He was also open to new trends, for example eagerly embracing the square dance boom of the 1950s, and learning the dances and calls.”

The event will feature workshops during the day and dances in the evenings, including a planned ‘Pat Shaw Ceilidh’ on Thursday evening, with opportunities for calling, performing, and sharing memories.