Scottish Country Dancing
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Dance, intimately combined with music, has been a fundamental part of human culture since the very earliest times. It enjoys huge popularity today, both for fun and as a physical activity to keep people fit so we have started a Scottish Country Dancing Group at Dorchester U3A.
Here is a link to 2 videos of the dance "Berwick Johnnie" performed at different venues, just to show you how much fun we can have at Scottish Country Dancing - Click Here |
Here are some links to the Dorchester group dancing "The Contraflow" and "The Rider Hall Strathspey"
The Contraflow - Scottish Country Dancing Videos (scottish-country-dancing-dictionary.com) The Rider Hall - Scottish Country Dancing Video Performance (scottish-country-dancing-dictionary.com) Be sure to scroll down to the second video for "Rider Hall" to see the Dorchester u3a Group dancing. |
We now have up to 20 people participating and there is still room for plenty more.
If you would like to join us, please contact Irene Robinson, the Group Leader.
email: [email protected] or telephone number: 01305 812567
If you would like to join us, please contact Irene Robinson, the Group Leader.
email: [email protected] or telephone number: 01305 812567
Scottish dancing has particular advantages over many other forms of dance. The steps and basic formations are easily learned but can build into dances of considerable complexity as dancers become more adept. It makes no gender distinction in its movements. You do not need to come along with a partner. It is very sociable. There is always someone to dance with and it encourages teamwork. It is full of patterns that help with and encourage memory. It is good for both body and mind and it is fun.
You do not need any special “gear” just a pair of flat soft shoes and comfortable clothes. You do NOT need a sword (it is country dancing not sword dancing) and the men do NOT have to wear a kilt (that is optional).
We meet every Tuesday of the month from 2-4pm with a break in the middle for tea and biscuits for a chat and a rest. The venue is the Dorchester Rugby Club.
You do not need any special “gear” just a pair of flat soft shoes and comfortable clothes. You do NOT need a sword (it is country dancing not sword dancing) and the men do NOT have to wear a kilt (that is optional).
We meet every Tuesday of the month from 2-4pm with a break in the middle for tea and biscuits for a chat and a rest. The venue is the Dorchester Rugby Club.
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