It's old. . . it's new. . . it's fun. . . it's social.
Scottish country dance is the traditional dance of Scotland. It’s based on ancient folk dances, mixed with elements of ballet, influences from the Royal court of France, and some overlap with Highland dancing. Scottish country dance was carried around the world by Scottish immigrants, and by the Highland regiments. It remains popular today world-wide, and in unlikely places such as Paris, Japan and Moscow.
SCD is great fun for young and old but it IS challenging mentally and physically. You must be fit, and quick on the uptake. Some people can pick it up on the fly, but the better way is to take Lessons.
Some of the dances we do are 300 years old; many are newly (and cleverly) devised to incorporate intricate formations.
We dance lively jigs and reels and the distinctively Scottish, and very stately, Strathspey. We also dabble in marches and waltzes. To learn more, click on Lessons.
