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 Wales and overseas. As a result of this
we have hosted many foreign teams on their visits to Wales.
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.
