aboutus
Gwerinwyr Gwent
Gwerinwyr Gwent was formed in 1976 by eight people from the Gwent area who were interested in reviving the tradition of Welsh folk dancing.The name of the team can be translated as "folk of Gwent".
Our costume is made from traditional Welsh flannel in a variety of colours and patterns, as we think of ourselves as people from different areas of Gwent coming together to enjoy dancing.
We perform dances which vary from slow, courtly dances to the faster fair dances and also include clog dances. Since our formation, members of the team have taken part in several eisteddfods and also in festivals, both in
We are often to be seen dancing out of doors in the summer, and we are well known for organising Twmpaths and Noson Lawen evenings.
In 1981, Gwerinwyr Gwent started a festival of Welsh folk dance for children, Gwyl Plant Gwent. The eight schools who originally took part have now grown to over a hundred schools. Over a thousand children take part in our annual festivals in the centre of Cwmbran,
Gwyl Plant Gwent led to the formation of Gwyl Plant Cymru in 1992, when children from all over
Our group meets in Bassaleg,
We are a very friendly group and are always pleased to welcome new dancers and musicians.
For further details please use the Enquiries Form
or
contact the secretary
5 Hawthorn Close,