Nashville Country Dancers’ 42nd Playford Ball

Joanna Reiner Wilkinson calling with music by Constellation: Rachel Bell (accordion), Susan Kevra (clarinet) & Dave Wiesler (piano)

Click here to listen to Constellation. Click here and here for videos.

March 21-23, 2025

West End Middle School, 3529 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37205

For best results with GPS, use this address: 315 Elmington Ave, 37205. Once you are there, you will see the school.

All dancing will be in West End Middle school gym.

This dance is not suitable for complete beginners - a basic knowledge of English Country Dance moves is expected.

Registration is now closed, but you can still pay at the door for the whole weekend, or for individual events

Schedule and pricing for Playford Ball 2025

All Dance events are English Country Dance, and take place in West End Middle School Gym.

You can pay for each workshop individually, at the door.

We accept Paypal, Venmo, cash and checks. Make check out to Nashville Country Dancers.

Registration 7.30pm.

Friday Welcome Dance 8pm - 10.30pm - $25

Saturday Workshop 10am - noon -$20

Lunch on your own

Saturday Workshop 2pm - 4pm - $20

Saturday Playford Ball 8pm - 10.30pm - $35

Saturday Night After-Party at Joyce’s house 10.45pm - 1am (contributions of food and drink are greatly appreciated)

Directions to the party will be available at the venue on Saturday.

Sunday Farewell Dance 10.30am - 1pm - $25

Health and Refund Policy

At present we have no Covid policy, but ask that if you are sick, you stay at home. We recommend, but do not require self-testing for Covid.

We reserve the right to adapt our health policies if conditions require it

If you need to cancel due to illness, we will issue a refund.

Housing:

If you want to be housed with a local dancer, please email ncdwebteam@gmail.com as soon as possible.

For information about hotels and other accommodation, click here.

Other good, less pricy hotel options are in Brentwood, about 15 minutes drive from the venue. Try Expedia or Travelocity.

Shoe Policy:

We require clean, inside-only shoes that have rubber soles, or soft leather shoe with soft leather non-marking sole. If you rub the heel on white paper and it leaves a mark, then find another shoe. Heels must be wider than 1.5".

Refreshments:

Good quality water is available at the venue. To reduce waste, please bring your own re-fillable water-bottle.

Coffee, tea and light snacks will be available. Finger food contributions are very welcome, especially for the break during the Playford Ball!

Click here for list of restaurants.

Parking Map

For best results with GPS, use this address: 315 Elmington Ave, 37205.

The Gym is marked in large red letters, and parking is indicated by blue letter P’s.

The best parking is in semi-circle close to the gym, marked by curved red arrow. Street parking in the neighbourhood is fine.

You can also park on the West side of the school, accessed from Bowling Avenue.

Please enter the Gym from the East side (on the semi-circle).