Dance Scottish

Postponed from 2020 the WA Branch is now planning to hold the next Australian Winter School in September 2022. Stay tuned for details.

Special Meeting called to elect a Branch President for 2022. ALL RSCDS Branch MEMBERS are asked to attend to vote on the President role, and other issues for 2022. Those who cannot attend, please RSVP apologies to secretary@rscdsadelaide.org.au

The Adelaide Social Club has made the difficult decision to CANCEL the planned Hogmanay Social, due to the escalating Covid-19 situation in South Australia, and in the interests of everyone's safety.

Last Branch Class for 2021 falls on St Andrew's Day, so we are offering a Social to celebrate and mark the end of the year. ALL WELCOME.

Join us for a day of learning and fun. Teacher: Jean Dodds Classes: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm BYO lunch break 12:30 – 1:30 pm Social afternoon: 1.30 – 3:30 pm Cost: RSCDS Members: $10 per session / $15 whole day Non-Members: $12 per session / $18 whole day Light refreshments offered in morning and afternoon. Registrations in to your teacher by Friday 5 November.

Calling all RSCDS Adelaide and Districts MEMBERS. Hear from your Branch President, Treasurer and Teachers' Panel about what was achieved during 2021, and what is planned for 2022. Have your say on the Committee, Membership Fees, and proposed events for 2022. Nominate to join the Committee for 2022, which needs a new Secretary, President and Liaison Officer.

NEW DATE: SUNDAY 24 October 2021 Our premier event of the year. Postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. Unfortunately due to border restrictions the musicians are unable to attend. Instead we will dance to pre-recorded music. Open to spectators to enjoy the atmosphere and music. Tickets available from class teachers, or the Treasurer (Judy Noble), or at the door (cash).

12 months later than planned - better than never. Help TASCAL celebrate their 50th Anniversary Weekend in Hobart, Tasmania. A weekend full of great events.

Social to celebrate Margot's 90th birthday. $5 cash at the venue door. Please bring a small plate of supper to share – Covid 19 safe thank you: bring pre-wrapped or individual servings and tongs will also be used to serve the supper. Tea & coffee supplied.

Program for beginners (or those returning to Scottish Country Dancing after a long break). Suitable for ages 10+. 8 weeks of 2 hour lessons, on Saturdays 10 am - 12 noon. Will cover all the basics of Reel and Strathspey steps, and the most popular formations used in dances. Get fit, have fun, enjoy moving to music.

Come and try Scottish country dancing. Discover its origins, how migrants spread it across the world, and how this social dancing is still evolving. Please register using the Tickets box on this page (to help with Covid-safe event management).

Calling all budding dancers in the Mt Barker, Strathalbyn and Fleurieu regions. An evening of family fun, to try your hand (feet actually) at Scottish dancing. Easy ceilidh dances will be called on the night. Live music from @BrendanFeisMusic

Come and enjoy being taught by our Branch President, Neville Pope. Class: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm BYO lunch break 12:30 – 1:30 pm Social afternoon: 1.30 – 3:30 pm These events are suitable for dancers with some experience. Costs: RSCDS Members: $10 for a session, $15 for the whole day. non-members: $12 for a session, $18 for the whole day.

The get togethers will bring dancers from each Adelaide and Districts Class group together with representatives from the Committee, three times a year, for a discussion and sharing session, including updates, concerns, questions, ideas and suggestions, over a cuppa and some biscuits. Meeting will start at 10:15 am. Class Reps RSVP by 10 February to Treasurer, Judy Noble, email: treasurer@rscdsadelaide.org.au or Tel/text 0428683907 to assist with Covid safe planning and catering.

Adelaide Branch Class resumes weekly on Tuesday evenings on 2 February 2021. Term 1 Teacher is Noriel Tarca.

Afternoon social to honour Jean Lumsden and to bring in the new Scottish dancing year.

Carried over from last year... Come and enjoy music and dancing after the AGM. An easy social of favourite and familiar dances, to enjoy Scottish music and dance. Dances will be walked on the day. $10 RSCDS Members, $12 non-Members.

Calling all RSCDS Adelaide and Districts Members. Hear from your Branch President, Treasurer and Teachers' Panel about the year that was 2020, and what is proposed for 2021. Have your say on the 2021 Committee, Membership Fees, proposed events, or nominate to be a part of the action and join the Committee in 2021.

Teacher: Barbara Lupton. Morning workshop, followed by an afternoon of Social Dancing. Registrations close 28 Feb 2020.

6 Come and Try sessions to introduce you to Scottish Country Dancing. Thursdays 11 am - 12 noon, 27 February until 2 April 2020. Barbara Lupton will lead the sessions. No prior experience or partner required.

Afternoon social to bring in the new Scottish dancing year. Music by Elizabeth Baillie. RSCDS Members $10, others $15 (cash only at door please). Please bring some supper to share afterwards.

Tickets will be available at the door. $5 for non-members. Please bring supper to share.

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St Andrew's Day afternoon social. Celebrate Scotland's big day with some dancing or delight to the live music of Telenn Tri.

All members are invited to attend and have your say. If you are a member, please consider joining the Committee in 2020.

Day 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.

Day 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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Join in the birthday celebration dance for Hilda. Please bring a small plate of supper. $5 at the door. Elizabeth at the keyboard.

Ceilidh / 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+.

Tickets are now SOLD OUT. Please wear tartan on the night. Contact: Chris Hawkins on 0402 900 255

Adults $45, 18 and under $15, Spectators $25. Supper included. Music by Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt.

A 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.

Our 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...

Workshop for musicians - how to play for Scottish Country Dancing Fiddle, Accordion, Piano Teachers: Judi Nicolson - fiddle, Ian Muir - accordion, Kathy Fraser-Collins - piano.

Celebrate 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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The 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.

Live 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.

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Adelaide 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".

Day 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.

The 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.

Welcome 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.

Basic 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.

Hosted 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.

Celebrate 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.

All members are asked to attend and have your say. If you are a member, please consider joining the Committee in 2019.

$5 at door. Please bring some supper to share.

Victor 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.

Come 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.

The 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.

Stay 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.

Debbie 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

Remember 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.

Stay 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)

Day school in the morning 10 am - 12:30 pm Bring your own lunch. Members $10 Non-Members $12

Bring a plate of supper to share.

Come and join the Adelaide Scottish Country Dance and Social Club celebrate St Andrew's Day.