Hello! Welcome!

This is Rebecca Suerdieck, founder of the Williamsburg Garland Dance Team. I love all things English, and any excuse to put on a pretty costume and dance. I learned about May Day and Maypole dancing as a child; Morris and Garland Dancing in college. I knew I wanted this in my life.

In college, I was very active in English Country dancing, and for music and dance activities with the SCA. I moved to Williamsburg in 1998 and became involved with Flying Bark Morris, based in Newport News, Virginia. My husband and I danced with them for 5 years.

Several years ago, I started my own team. I wanted to focus on English Garland dancing. So I learned all I could from a neighboring team, Court Square, based out of Charlottesville. They have been very kind, providing me with sheet music, recordings, and dance instruction. I am forever grateful to them!

The Williamsburg Garland Dance Team is a nice group of ladies. You can usually see us at the Williamsburg Christmas Parade, and at various events in the spring and summer. We are a very informal group, with only 2-3 events per year. We practice several times a year, in preparation for certain events.

If you love England, old-fashioned entertainment and are looking to have some fun performing Garland and Maypole Dances, please contact me. You’ll be amazed at how much fun you can have!