Dance Through the Decades

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This event celebrates the centenary of the RSCDS, as part of the 24 hours of dancing around the world event. Dancing until 9:30 pm, followed by a shared supper. Please bring a small plate to share. Entry fee $5 at the door. All welcome, including spectators wishing to celebrate the Society's centenary.

  • Date: 30/09/2023 19:30 - 30/09/2023 22:00
  • Location: 46 Prescott Terrace, Toorak Gardens SA, Australia (Map)
  • More Info: St Theodores Anglican Church Hall
Price: AU$5

Description

This social program follows the RSCDS Dance Through the Decades list:

One dance published in each decade of the Society’s one hundred years:

  1. 1923 - 1932 The Flowers of Edinburgh RSCDS Book 1 32 bar reel for 3 couples in 4 couple set published 1924 
  2. 1933 - 1942 The Rakes of Glasgow RSCDS Book 11 32 bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 4 couple set published 1936
  3. 1943 - 1952 Ladies’ Fancy RSCDS Book 13 32 bar jig for 2 couples in a 4 couple set published 1945 
  4. 1953 - 1962 None so pretty RSCDS Book 19 40 bar reel for 3 couples in a 4 couple set published 1957 
  5. 1963 - 1972 Neidpath Castle RSCDS Book 22 32 bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 3 couple set published 1963 
  6. 1973 - 1982 The Old Man of Storr RSCDS Children’s Book 32 bar reel for 3 couples in a 4 couple set published 1982 
  7. 1983 - 1992 Gothenburg’s Welcome RSCDS Book 37 32 bar jig for 3 couples in a 4 couple set published 1992 
  8. 1993 – 2002 Anna Holden’s Strathspey RSCDS Book 42 32 bar strathspey for 2 couples in a 4 couple set published 2002 
  9. 2003 - 2012 Scott Meikle RSCDS Book 46 32 bar reel for 4 couples in a 4 couple set published 2010
  10.  2013 - 2022 Farewell to Balfour Road RSCDS Book 52 96 bar jig for 5 couples in a 5 couple set published 2018

These dances reflect traditional and modern Scottish country dances, featuring familiar formations with a programme that brings some old favourites to the fore for the Centenary year. The selection also provides a mix for dancers of every standard – children, beginners and advanced dancers – with something for everyone, everywhere.

DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES 2023 Crib.pdf

Shared supper after the dancing.  Tea, coffee and water provided.