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Interested in learning to Scottish country dance? Are you already a Scottish Country dancer? Either way, come and join us at RSCDS Duns and District Branch. Classes, dances and our special 'May Weekend' for all to enjoy. |
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Scottish Country Dance events in Scotland Scottish Dance Dictionary RSCDS Roxburgh, Selkirk & Peebles RSCDS East Lothian |
| Date | Crib/Info | Location | Bands |
20th October 2023 |
Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream TD12 4AP | Frank Thomson |
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| 17th November 2023 | Hutton Village Hall, Hutton TD15 1TS | Robert Whitehead | |
| 22nd December 2023 | Volunteer Hall, Duns TD11 3AF | Marian Anderson | |
| 26th January 2024 | Reston Village Hall, Reston TD14 5JW | Ewan Galloway | |
| 16th February 2024 | Whitsome Ark, Whitsome TD11 3NA | Leonard Brown | |
| 15th March 2024 | Volunteer Hall, Duns TD11 3AF | James Coutts | |
17th-19th May 2024 |
(Friday crib) (diagrams) Prog (+Youtube links) (Saturday crib) (diagrams) Prog (+Youtube links) |
Volunteer Hall, Duns TD11 3AF |
Friday - Jim Lindsay Saturday - Marian Anderson Info request: Click Here |
| 7th June 2024 |
(crib) Prog (+Youtube links) |
Duns Rugby Club, Duns TD11 3QQ | Gordon Brown |
Do you want to keep fit and active but want something more than that? An enjoyable evening out and the opportunity to make new friends.
That's exactly what Scottish country dancing offers. So, forget any preconceived ideas you might have and give it a try. The enjoyment and friendship you will experience for yourself, when you join Scottish country dance classes run by the RSCDS Duns and District Branch.
We run regular classes in Eyemouth, Whitsome and Paxton from September to Easter. Beginners are made very welcome. All you need are soft shoes, a love to dance and we'll find you a different partner for each dance. Our RSCDS qualified teachers will soon have you confidently joining in this very sociable way to keep fit. Along with the obvious physical benefits of dancing, it has even been proven to help stave off dementia.
As for proof of the fitness benefits, then look no further than the recent study carried out by the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. To quote the study "Not only is country dancing enjoyable and sociable but there also appears to be clear evidence that it's an effective recreational exercise for particular types of fitness in later life."
As Scottish country dancing is part of our Scottish culture and heritage, we are trying to keep it alive. We aim to promote SCD for fun, fitness and friendship and offer classes, dances and events to suit all levels of experience. Beginners are always very welcome. It gives a very enjoyable social and physical form of exercise with the benefits for health being well documented.
Scottish Country Dancing is a form of dance comprising of Jigs, Reels and Strathspeys. Dancers are usually arranged in sets of 3, 4 or 5 couples, either in lines facing their partner or 1 couple arranged on each side of a square or triangle. The basic steps and formations, as well as dances, are what we aim to teach at our classes in order that dancers can confidently join in the fun at social dances.
Come along on Monday afternoon, Tuesday evening or Wednesday evening and join in the fun. Beginners, your first few nights are ₤2.00 to come and try.
Well that is the end of another session. Look back later to see the dates for the 2024-2025 classes, starting in October.
In the meantime there are 4 sessions at Foulden Village Hall (TD15 1UH) to practise the May Weekend dances
18th & 25th April, 2nd & 9th May 7:30pm till 9:30pm
All welcome. ₤2.00 per session
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Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Venue: Whitsome Village Hall, Whitsome TD11 3NA
Dates:
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Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Paxton Village Hall, Paxton TD15 1TE
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Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Venue: Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth TD14 5DE
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Cost: RSCDS HQ & Branch annual membership ₤52 includes the class fees, and members can attend any number of the classes.
Duns & District Children's class runs on a Wednesday afternoon during school terms time.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3.45 - 5.00pm
Venue: Duns Primary School, Duns TD11 3QQ
Contact: Julie Grainger
07774767701
Cost : ₤2.50 per class payable on the day
These classes are run fortnightly between September and June.
They are aimed at the more experienced dancer, who will be expected to be able to dance the basic formations without a reminder, as well as being able to dance more advanced formations with just a brief walk through. The focus of the class will be on trying unusual or different dances that don't normally appear on dances held locally.
Dancers from the surrounding area, as well as Duns and District members, are most welcome to come to the class.
Day: Friday
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Venue: Allanton Village Hall, Allanton TD11 3LA
or Chirnside Community Centre, Chirnside TD11 3UF
Dates: Contact us for the latest dates and venue
Cost : ₤2.50 per class payable on the day
EH3 7AF Jig 8 X 32 40/6
ORPINGTON CALEDONIANS Reel 8 X 32 49/2
MISS GIBSON'S STRATHSPEY Strathspey 8 X 32 L/let1
SOUR LEMON (THE) Jig 8 X 40 Ashby
TOAST TO THE MOUSIES Reel 8 X 32 53/1/7
UP IN THE AIR Strathspey 8 X 32 20/2
GOTHENBURG'S WELCOME Jig 8 X 32 37/3
DUNS DAISY CHAIN Strathspey 4 X 32 Wilkinson
MRS MACPHERSON OF INVERAN Reel 8 X 32 Drewry
Interval
MACHINE WITHOUT HORSES (THE) Jig 8 X 32 12/12
LOCHALSH REEL (THE) Reel 8 x 40 53/1
GENTLEMAN (THE) Strathspey 8 X 32 30 Pop Vol2/56
VINTAGE SIMON Jig 5 X 32 5cpl 47/5
LADIES OF DUNSE (THE) Reel 8 X 40 26/11
ORCHARDS OF CO. ARMAGH (THE) Strathspey 3 X 32 3cpl 53/14
REEL OF THE ROYAL SCOTS (THE) Reel 8 X 32 L/27
HOOPER'S JIG Jig 8 X 32 30 Pop Vol2/10
ROYAL DEESIDE RAILWAY (THE) Reel 8 X 32 40/9
SUGAR CANDIE Strathspey 8 X 32 26/9
TRIP TO THE DRAKENSBERG (A) Jig 8 X 40 38/8
MISS JOHNSTONE OF ARDROSSAN Reel 5 X 32 5 cpl 30 Pop Vol2/42
MISS ELEANOR Strathspey 3 X 32 3cpl 49/5
ZOOLOGIST (THE) Jig 8 X 32 46/12
DUNDEE WHALER (THE) Strathspey 4 X 32 4cpl Clowes
HIGHLAND RAMBLER (THE) Reel 8 X 40
Supper Interval
MAJOR IAN STEWART Jig 8 X 32 35/4
EARL OF MANSFIELD (THE) Reel 4 X 48 4cpl 30 Pop Vol.2/32
SANDS OF MORAR Strathspey 8 X 32 45/6
TRIBUTE TO THE BORDERS Jig 8 X 32 L.31
IRISH ROVER (THE) Reel 8 X 32 Cosh
BON VIVEUR (THE) Medley {(S 2X32)+(R 2X32)} Squ set 52/11
FOLLOW ME HOME Jig 8 X 32 38/3
HOME TO WHITSOME Strathspey 3 X 32 Mulholland
THE DEIL AMANG THE TAILORS Reel 8 X 32 14/7
CIRCASSIAN CIRCLE (Ceilidh) 32 bar March
NEW YEAR JIG Jig 8 X 32 51/8
SEANN TRUIBHAS WILLICHAN Strathspey 8 X 32 2 cpl 27/9
JOIE DE VIVRE Jig 8 X 32 39/2
DANCING BEES (THE) Reel 8 X 32
12 COATES CRESCENT Strathspey 4 X 32 4cpl 40/5
FLOWERS OF EDINBURGH (THE) Reel 8 X 32 1/6
GRANVILLE MARKET Jig 8 X 32 2nd Gr/18
Supper Interval
SHIFTIN' BOBBINS Reel 8 X 32 Clowes
BIRKS OF INVERMAY (THE) Strathspey 8 X 32 16/2
SWASHBUCKLING IAIN Jig 8 X 32
THE RED SQUIRREL Strathspey 8 X 32 Collin
[To be danced Modified 3 X 32]
BRIDGE OF ATHLONE Reel 5 X 48 5cpl
BALMORAL STRATHSPEY Strathspey 4 X 32 4 cpl 22/3
HIGHLAND RAMBLER (THE) Reel 8 X 40 30PopVol.2/15
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RSCDS Duns & District Branch Secretary: Joyce Wells |
