Performance at Trent Acoustic Roots And Folk, 2022.

Practising The Valentine, Fieldtown, last night.

Practice last night. The dance is Ring o' Bells, Lichfield.

10 years ago, dancing at the JMO, York.

A 4-man set practising Haste to the Wedding, Ilmington, on Thursday. In a busy practice, we did 12 different set dances with 2 repeats making 14 in all. Performance season starts soon.

Dolphin dancing in 1969.

Possibly our first newspaper write up: 1968.

Last night's practice. Not long to go now before the tours season begins.

Photos from a very busy practice last night. 17 set dances completed, followed by a very enjoyable visit to the King's Head.

The Blessing, Ilmington-style, in 4-man format.

A couple of photos of a busy and very enjoyable practice last night.

Practice last night. The dance is Old Woman Tossed Up, a modern Bledington-style dance which we adopted from Winchester Morris.

Mistress Widgery's Lodger, a "new for 2026" 4-man dance with Headington steps and figures. The title was inspired by the late Sir Terry Pratchett, and the tune was written by our own Chris Nixon.

Constant Billy, Headington, last night.

Bob, who joined the side in 1968, leading the set at practice.

Beaux of London City, Badby, at practice, last night.

Andy at last night's practice.

The Squire, easily on our top 20 dancers.

Part of the Dolphin-harmonic Orchestra last night. 7 members of the side played at least once for the dance. We danced to 2 row melodeon, Anglo concertina (20 button and 30 button versions), English concertina, fiddle, and a button accordion, seen here being played by the Squire of the Ring.

Practising "Country Gardens", Fieldtown, last night. A great practice.

2016, Nottingham Canal Festival.

A busy practice last night, with 17 set dances completed. Dance shown is our 4-man version of Bobby and Joan, Ilmington.

25 years ago, Dolphin dancing in the village of Ilmington.

Practising Balance the Straw, Fieldtown, last night.

Last night, practising The Carrion Crow, Headington-style. A dance we devised ourselves.

A great practice last night: 1 Fieldtown jig and 18 set dances. Afterwards: beer, chat, songs and music at the excellent King's Head.

First practice of 2026.

10 years ago: part of the cast of the Dolphin plough play, with one of the event organisers at the annual psychiatrists' ball..

Traditional pre-Christmas dance session at the Victoria Inn, Beeston today.

Traditi9ona carols at our local, the King's Head. Happy Christmas, everyone.