IVFDF
[if-diff]
noun
The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival
A weekend-long student dance festival run by a different university each year.
see also: sleep deprivation, friendship, tired feet, dancing socks off
IVFDF – the Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival
What is IVFDF? IVFDF is the Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival. Running since 1951, it is the UK’s longest continually running folk festival and is organized by a different university folk society each year. This year we are celebrating the festival’s 75th anniversary and returning for the 11th time to Sheffield. While it is aimed at and generally run by students, everyone, student or not, is welcome to this weekend of fun, sleep deprivation, and dancing your socks off!
Both absolute beginners and seasoned dancers are welcome; with a full program of daytime workshops ranging from dance basics to move advanced techniques in all styles, there is always something to help everyone find their footing. Plus, IVFDF is a great place to make friends so don’t be shy about coming along if you’re new to dancing! Being a student-run event, IVFDF aims to be as affordable as possible, and most people indoor camp for the festival, but you can also sort out your own accommodation if you prefer.
If too much dancing tires you out, there are usually some less energetic workshops, and we also often have a craft room! You can also spend time browsing some of the stalls, catching up with folky friends and watching the Morris tour or just exploring Sheffield.