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Dates: Saturdays 9/2/2019 - 13/4/2019 (10 weeks) Times: 11 am - 12:30 pm Where: Spicer Uniting Church Hall, Fourth Ave, ST PETERS
Learn MoreTuesdays 8.00 pm - 9.30 pm Spicer Uniting Church, 44A Fourth Ave, St Peters
Learn MoreThursdays 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm. St Theodore’s Anglican Church Hall, Prescott Terrace, Toorak Gardens
Learn MoreSaturdays 7.30 pm - 10.30 pm St Theodore’s Anglican Church Hall, Prescott Terrace, Toorak Gardens. Recommence Sat 12/1/19.
Learn MoreWednesdays 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm Rose Park Scout Hall, Hewitt Ave, Rose Park Recommence Wed 13/2/2019.
Learn MoreFridays 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm St Margaret’s Church Hall, cnr Port and Woodville Roads, Woodville
Learn MoreMondays 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm, during Daylight Saving time (until 7 April 2019) Mondays 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm during winter time (8 April - 6 Oct 2019). School terms only. Church of Christ Hall, Porter St, Goolwa
Learn MoreFridays 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm. 7:30 - 8:00 pm steps and formations for new dancers. Spicer Uniting Church, 44A, Fourth Ave, St Peters.
Learn MoreWednesdays 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Gilles Plains Scout Hall, Wandana Rd, Gilles Plains
Learn MoreWednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm Westbourne Park Uniting Church,27 Sussex Terrace, Hawthorne SA 5062
Learn MoreThursdays 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm Spicer Uniting Church, 44A Fourth Ave, St Peters Ceilidh dancing fortnightly and on the alternate week is Steps and Formations class. Contact teachers to confirm.
Learn MoreMondays 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Victor Harbor Senior Citizens Club “Carrackalinga House”, cnr Torrens St and Hill St, Victor Harbor
Learn 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 MoreDay of dancing at Willunga, with a day school, and afternoon of social dancing. More details to come.
Read MoreOur premier event of the year. Save the date. More information closer to the date.
Read MoreAdults $45, 18 and under $15, Spectators $25. Supper included. Music by Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt.
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Read MoreSt Andrew's Day afternoon social. Celebrate Scotland's big day with some dancing.
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 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 would welcome two more RSCDS Adelaide members to join the 2019 committee. Be part of keeping SCD alive and thriving across Adelaide and Districts.
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.
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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
The Edinburgh Scottish Dance Resource
Scottish Country Dance in Continental Europe
Information source about Scottish country dancing activities in Canada and the United States of America (USA).
Serving Scottish Dance teachers for over 50 years, and continue to grow and evolve
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.