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Tuesdays 8.00 pm - 9.30 pm Spicer Uniting Church, 44A Fourth Ave, St Peters Christmas breakup 26/11/2019. Class will be in recess Dec 2019 and Jan 2020. Class recommences Tues 4/02/2020.
Learn MoreThursdays 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm. St Theodore’s Anglican Church Hall, Prescott Terrace, Toorak Gardens Christmas breakup 12/12/2019. Class resumes 23/01/2020.
Learn MoreSaturdays 7.30 pm - 10.30 pm St Theodore’s Anglican Church Hall, Prescott Terrace, Toorak Gardens. Christmas Party Sat 14/12/2019. Hogmanay Dance 31/12/2019. Resume classes on 18/01/2020.
Learn MoreWednesdays 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Broadview Masonic Hall 565 - 567 Regency Road, Broadview Christmas breakup 11/12/2019. Classes resume 05/02/2020.
Learn MoreMondays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Rose Park Scout Hall, Hewitt Ave, Rose Park Christmas breakup 16/12/2019. All welcome. Classes recommence on Mon 3/2/2020.
Learn MoreWednesdays 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm Rose Park Scout Hall, Hewitt Ave, Rose Park Christmas breakup 11/12/2019. Classes resume 12/02/2020.
Learn MoreFridays 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm St Margaret’s Church Hall, cnr Port and Woodville Roads, Woodville Christmas breakup 6/12/2019. Classes resume 07/02/2020.
Learn MoreWednesdays 9.30am - 11.30am The Druids Hall, Cassie St, Collinswood Christmas breakup 11/12/2019. Classes recommence 5/2/2020.
Learn MoreMondays: School terms only. 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm, during Daylight Saving time (after 7 Oct 2019) 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm during winter time (2020) Christmas breakup 02/12/2020.
Learn MoreFridays 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm. Practice on steps and formations for dancers wishing to improve can be included during the class time. Spicer Uniting Church, 44A, Fourth Ave, St Peters. Christmas breakup 20/12/2019. Classes resume 17/01/2020.
Learn MoreWednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm Westbourne Park Uniting Church,27 Sussex Terrace, Hawthorne SA 5062
Learn MoreMondays 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Victor Harbor Senior Citizens Club “Carrackalinga House”, cnr Torrens St and Hill St, Victor Harbor Christmas breakup 16/12/2019. Classes resume 13/01/2020.
Learn MoreTickets will be available at the door. Please bring supper to share. Program and crib sheet will be available soon.
Read MoreWelcome to 2020. Afternoon social. Music by Elizabeth Baillie. More details to come early 2020.
Read MoreSave the date. More details to come early 2020.
Read MoreVenue to be confirmed. Save the date - bring a friend, or two.
Read MoreAdelaide's premier Dance Scottish event. Live musicians Black Bear Duo. Save the date.
Read MoreDay of Dance, taken by guest teachers - straight from Australian Winter School 2020; Gaye and Damon Collin. More details to come in 2020.
Read MoreSave the date for some spooky fun.
Read MoreSt Andrew's Day afternoon social. Celebrate Scotland's big day with some dancing or delight to the live music of Telenn Tri.
Read MoreAll members are invited to attend and have your say. If you are a member, please consider joining the Committee in 2020.
Read MoreDay of dancing at Spicer Uniting Church Hall, with a morning workshop, and afternoon of social dancing. Please register through your teacher by Fri 18/10/2019 (form below). Morning workshop: Morning tea provided. Please BYO Lunch. Afternoon Social: a small afternoon tea will be supplied after the dancing.
Read MoreDay of dancing at Spicer Uniting Church Hall, with a morning workshop, and afternoon of social dancing. Registrations to your teacher by Fri 18/10/2019 (form below). Morning workshop: Morning tea provided. Please BYO Lunch. Afternoon Social: a small afternoon tea will be supplied after the dancing.
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Read MoreJoin in the birthday celebration dance for Hilda. Please bring a small plate of supper. $5 at the door. Elizabeth at the keyboard.
Read MoreCeilidh / Easy Dance Social. All dances will be called. Ideal for those wanting to try, inexperienced or beginner dancers, and experienced dancers looking for a fun night out or to bring a friend to give it a go. Dancing suitable age 10+.
Read MoreTickets are now SOLD OUT. Please wear tartan on the night. Contact: Chris Hawkins on 0402 900 255
Read MoreAdults $45, 18 and under $15, Spectators $25. Supper included. Music by Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt.
Read MoreA 2 hour concert showcasing traditional music of Scotland across various regions and through the ages. Delight to the fiddle, accordion and piano. Includes 20 min interval. World class musicians: Judi Nicolson, Ian Muir, Kathy Fraser-Collins.
Read MoreOur premier event of the year. Live music by Judi Nicolson, Ian Muir, and Kathy Fraser-Collins. The Ball Program and minicribs are available at http://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/22401/ or links to printable documents are below...
Read MoreWorkshop for musicians - how to play for Scottish Country Dancing Fiddle, Accordion, Piano Teachers: Judi Nicolson - fiddle, Ian Muir - accordion, Kathy Fraser-Collins - piano.
Read MoreCelebrate the music and dancing of Scotland, to coincide with the memorial laying of a wreath to honour the Scots bard, Robert Burns.
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Read MoreThe Melbourne & District Branch extends a warm invitation to all dancers to meet at University College, University of Melbourne, College Crescent, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria for a fun filled week of Scottish Country Dancing with great teachers and musicians.
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Read MoreLive music by Telenn Tri. Please bring supper to share. Children welcome, dancing from ages 10+. Members $10. Non-Members $15. Family (2 adults, 2 children) $30.
Read MoreAdelaide Scottish Country Dance & Social Club Birthday Social - 49 Years Young! Tribute to Lily Davison and Yvonne Hutchinson. Please bring a small plate of supper. Cost Non-members $6. Pay at the door. Program below. Contact Lorraine on 8255 9243 for "cheat sheets".
Read MoreDay of dancing at Willunga, with a morning workshop, and afternoon of social dancing. RSCDS Members: $10 half day, $15 full day. Non-Members: $12 half day, $18 full day. Teacher: Neville Pope. Morning workshop: Morning tea provided. Please BYO Lunch. Afternoon Social: a small afternoon tea will be supplied after the dancing.
Read MoreThe fourth Dance Tassie tour will be held in March 2019. This is a preliminary notice so you can keep the dates free. Bob McInnes (fiddle) and Jane Ellis (piano) will again enliven our dancing. Full details for the itinerary and costs are still being finalised, but the cost for all accommodation, mini-bus transport, musicians, dance nights and some meals will be under $1000 per person.
Read MoreWelcome back to all dancers for our first social of 2019. Dance in air-conditioned comfort. Pay entry at the door. $10 RSCDS Members. $12 non-members. Sign up on the day and pay members' price. Please bring supper to share after the dancing.
Read MoreBasic Teaching Skills Course (Unit 0) for those interested in or intending to teach classes in the future. A first step on the road to teacher qualification. Course taken by former Chair of the Society, Ms Helen Russell. 2 day course, Saturday 12/1 and Sunday 13/1/2019, 9 am - 5 pm both days. Inquiries to the President, Andrew Timmins.
Read MoreHosted by Adelaide SCD & Social Club. Popular dances, all called and/or walked. All very welcome, please bring a small plate of supper to see in the New Year. Cost $6 at the door.
Read MoreCelebrate St Andrew's night with the Bydand Class, enjoying a program of tartan and placename Scottish Dances. Please bring supper to share afterwards. $5 at the door.
Read MoreAll members are asked to attend and have your say. If you are a member, please consider joining the Committee in 2019.
Read More$5 at door. Please bring some supper to share.
Read MoreVictor Harbor Senior Citizens invite you to a Scottish Ceilidh Night. $5.00, under 12s free. Tickets must be PRE-PURCHASED through Chris on 0405 900 255 or Colleen 0408 841 921. BYO drinks and supper to share.
Read MoreCome and meet the Chair of the Society, Helen Russell, and enjoy an evening of her teaching. General class open to all dancers. $8 members. $10 non-members.
Read MoreThe gala event of the year for Adelaide Scottish Country Dancers. Live music by Iain Mckenzie & Emma Nixon - Black Bear Duo Light supper included. Drinks available at the bar. Tickets available now from the Secretary or through your dance teacher. $35 RSCDS Members. $45 non-members. $20 U16 / Spectators.
Read MoreStay on after the morning class, or join us in the afternoon for a social amongst the almond blossom at Willunga. $10 RSCDS Members, $12 non-Members.
Read MoreDebbie Roxburgh from New Zealand is coming to us to take this Day School after teaching at the Australian Winter School. Come and enjoy a fabulous day amongst the almond blossom at Willunga. $10 RSCDS Members, $12 non-Members
Read MoreRemember your Gloves. Ladies: Give your tiaras, diamonds and pearls an airing. Headscarves for Balmoral celebrations optional. Gentlemen: Polish your medals and shine your shoes. Refreshments: Please bring a plate of supper to share at the Reception to follow, and a bottle if you wish.
Read MoreStay on after the morning class, or come and join in for the afternoon social. $10 Members ($15 whole day) $12 Non-Members ($18 whole day)
Read MoreDay school in the morning 10 am - 12:30 pm Bring your own lunch. Members $10 Non-Members $12
Read MoreBring a plate of supper to share.
Read MoreCome and join the Adelaide Scottish Country Dance and Social Club celebrate St Andrew's Day.
Read MoreWe are only too happy to support Adelaide and surrounding community events by providing demonstrations of Scottish Country Dance at fairs, fetes, and celebrations.
Learn MoreWe regularly participate in and entertain at local Scottish events, such as Robert Burns functions, St Andrew's Day, Tartan Day, and Highland Gatherings.
Learn MoreWant to have fun at your private function? Needing to entertain your nursing home or retirement village residents? We can get their toes tapping for a fun program of Scottish dance, watching, and also having a try with us.
Learn MoreFITNESS It is well established that participation in adequate amounts of regular physical activity can improve health and reduce the risk of premature death by helping to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight; lower blood cholesterol; reduce blood pressure in people who already have hypertension (high blood pressure); improve self-esteem and reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, depression; build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints; and keep older adults physically strong and better able to move about without falling or becoming too tired."
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FUN A study from the University of Strathclyde, in 2010, showed Scottish country dancing to be superior to other forms of physical activity in building levels of fitness. A Canadian study found Scottish country dancing to be superior to folk and square dancing, and research from the University of Cumbria, published in January 2014 suggests that participation in Scottish country dancing could reduce the ageing process. It also helps to prevent dementia through the complex interplay of cognitive skills needed to memorise steps and formations, interaction with other dancers, and the effect of dance music on the mind."
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FRIENDSHIP The social aspect of Scottish country dancing develops a sense of community and enjoyment, which encourages continued participation, and long term involvement, and is linked with good health, a positive attitude and longevity. With about 160 branches all around the world, and 9 across Australia, you will find a class just about everywhere you go. So you can travel the globe, with your dancing shoes, and make new dancing friends wherever you go."
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We preserve and further the practice of traditional Scottish Country Dance
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For about $1 per week you can be part of a world-wide society of dancers, plus support your local teacher and Branch to continue providing you with fun, fitness and socialising through Scottish Country Dancing.
Check the RSCDS Adelaide Branch Consitution, By Laws and Risk Management policies. We ask all dancers to complete and keep in their dancing bag their Emergency Contact details, should any emergency arise during a class or event. Download a form in Policies.
Members receive a quarterly newsletter called Reel Spiel, about what is happening around the Adelaide and districts Scottish Country Dancing scene. Members also receive a quality magazine twice a year from RSCDS Headquarters, informing about world-wide dancing activities, the work of the Committees and dancers’ products.
The Adelaide Branch Teachers' Panel selected the following dances as Core Dances for 2019. These dances will be taught at classes and included on social programs and the Adelaide Annual Branch Ball.
Discussion group, with a wealth of SCD information and links
Largest SCD database on the web – contains comprehensive information on dances, formations, people, publications, albums, recordings, and tunes.
Supplier of Scottish Dancing Shoes, based in Brisbane, Qld
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Scottish Country Dance in Continental Europe
Information source about Scottish country dancing activities in Canada and the United States of America (USA).
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Groups, societies and businesses supporting Scottish culture across South Australia
We dance on the Adelaide plains and Fleurieu Peninsula, and acknowledge that the Kaurna people are the traditional custodians of the land of the Adelaide Plains, and the Ngarrindjeri people are the traditional custodians of the land of the Fleurieu Peninsula. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land.