The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Tradition - Music and Dance
Scottish dancing traces its roots back into the mists of time but Scottish Country Dancing as we know it today owes much to its development in the 18th and 19th centuries under the influence of European dancing masters. At this time outstanding musicians, especially fiddlers, gave new life to traditional music and wrote many lively reels and jigs and graceful strathspeys in the traditional style.
Friendship:
There are Scottish Country Dance groups all over the world where Scottish Country Dancing is enjoyed by people of all ages, and ethnic backgrounds. Dancers can travel anywhere in New Zealand and the world and be assured of a warm welcome by local dancers elsewhere.
Social Dancing:
Scottish Country Dancing is a social form of dancing danced in “sets” usually with four “couples” – unlike Highland Dancing which is usually solo dancing.Scottish dress is NOT required to attend clubs, dances or balls and you don’t need a partner to join a dance club. Partners who go dancing at clubs, dances or balls, do not dance all dances together.
Children will enjoy and benefit greatly from participation in Scottish Country Dancing, in particular developing
- Physical agility and coordination
- Teamwork and social skills
- Mental agility and concentration
Contact:
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Phone:(0800 NZ Dance) 08000 693 262
Website: http://www.rscdsnzb.org.nz/