Our new dancers classes are an introduction to Scottish country dancing during a programme through the term arranged by our RSCDS qualified teachers. To maximise learning, the best time to start classes is September or January. During classes you can:
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practise the basic steps for fast and slow dances
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learn formations that make up dances
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try out the steps and formations in easy dances
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take the floor for fast jigs and reels, and slow strathspeys
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dance with our experienced dancers in the classes
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stay and enjoy social dancing until tea and refreshments at the break.
You don't need to bring a partner, there's always someone to dance with. Come along in comfortable clothes that let you move easily, and bring soft flat-soled shoes to dance in. Most dancers soon find that the typical dance shoes we use, or split sole dance trainers, are more comfortable, make it more fun and help you dance better.
New dancers classes
To see example content from our New Dancers Classes click here
You'll be dancing from the very first evening!
Thursday evenings
Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Wendover HP22 6HF
Let us know you are coming, contact
Phone us on 07761 460813 or email lucyclarkscottish@gmail.com
A little bit about Scottish country dancing
Scottish country dancing is the social dancing of Scotland, but you don’t need to be a Scot to find your feet tapping to the rhythms of the jigs, reels and strathspeys. The dancing is fun and can be energetic – it’s a great way to keep fit, meet new people and no-one is left sitting on the side lines!
Dancers, typically 3, 4 or 5 couples, arranged in two lines, or in a square, dance a sequence of formations. Take a look at the video below and see how its done!
Miss Lucy Clark (a 32 bar reel for three couples in a four-couple longwise set) written for our founder 'Lucy' by Valerie Farr.
The weekly new dancers' class is relaxed and provides valuable foot work and formation practice.
Sylvia B
