London Danced Again – Folktone’s Live Music Táncház

The collaboration between Folktone Productions and the London folk dance community goes back to December 2013 – over a decade of shared music, movement and memories. Since then, Folktone has played at most of London’s táncház gatherings, but this night was something special.

On 18 January 2025, we returned to a buzzing, joyful dancefloor at the Chiswick Catholic Centre, thanks to the tireless work of the Hunique Dance Ensemble and the Hungarian Culture & Heritage Society (HCHS).
Children filled the space from 4pm, and by 7pm, the adults had taken over – and danced late into the evening.

The live music was brought to you by the Folktone dream team:
🎻 Bence Vörösmarty and Ádám Rőmer – violin
🎼 János Kállai – cimbalom
🎻 Tamás Ferencz – viola
🥁 Gojko Alilović – double bass & percussion

Dance instruction was led by the ever-energetic Dave Hartvik Gresa, and we owe a huge thanks to Kata Kreinicker for bringing everyone together once again with her excellent organisation and unstoppable spirit.

We were overjoyed to reconnect with old friends like Boldizsár Acsai (sound), István Olivér Fátyol (HCHS president), Zsolt Gyurka (food & drinks magician), Gergely and Krisztina Paládi-Kovács, and Emese, who helped fill the dancefloor with joy and style.

A night of music, dance, community and Hungarian tradition – with just a touch of pálinka to keep things warm. 🥂