21st March 2026 with Stomping Ground, calling from Rob Humphrey

Stomping Ground is a new Sheffield-based contra combination comprising Ian Roberts on melodeons and feet, Matt Quinn on tenor banjo and Charley Roberts on piano. Their mission is simple - deliver joyful, solid dance tunes that put a smile on your face and a beat in your feet. The name evokes that satisfying sound of the dancers' feet decisively hitting the floor in sync - a sure sign that the trio of dancers, musicians and caller is working together as one.

Rob Humphrey has been attending folk dance events his whole life, but only discovered Contra dances in 2015 when one happened to follow a handstand class he was attending.  He was hooked pretty much immediately, and started calling shortly afterwards.  Based in Cambridge, Rob enjoys contra dances with pleasing patterns and unusual geometry that flow and provide opportunities for embellishments.