81. John Turner & Hilary Turner's Home Page A series of English Country Dance Weekends for enthusiasts covering a wide variety of styles from Playford to New England Contras. The events (two per year) are held in the UK. http://www.users.waitrose.com/~jhmturner/

John Turner Folk Dance Caller The Light-hearted Dance Weekends ... Website Map have been dancers for almost a life time! They met ballroom dancing and started folk dancing over 35 years ago. John has been a Folk Dance Caller for over 30 years. He calls for a wide variety of folk dance events, ranging from community barn dances, and club evenings, to public dances, ceilidhs, dances for the beginner as well as the enthusiast, festival workshops, dance weekends and folk dance holidays. John's 'Calling CV' 'The Light-hearted Dance Weekends' . The events are aimed at enthusiasts and are held at various locations around the country. Nov 2010 Jan 2011 also lead folk dance holidays for HF Holidays at various country houses around the UK, and also for Halsway Manor Society at their idyllic residential HQ in the Quantocks Hills, Somerset. In South Hampshire , run a 'New England Contra Dance' club, entitled 'Chilworth Contras' Hilary is Mistress of 'Hampshire Garland' a ladies traditional dance team. John is one of the team's musicians. Try their website Hampshire Garland ladies traditional dance team.

82. Country Dancing With Tradamis Country Dancing Our approach Country dances social dances from all historical periods and social classes. The country dance are essentially figure dances done http://www.tradamis.org/Country Dancing.htm

Tradamis Traditional Dance and Music In Schools Booking inquiries Maypole orders E-mail Home About Tradamis Who We Are ... Clog Dance Country Dancing Our approach Country dances - social dances from all historical periods and social classes The country dance are essentially figure dances done by couples (who sometimes change partners during the dance) in various formations: long lines, squares, rounds etc. Once the figures have been learned, various steps can be taught or the dancers can be left do their own thing. There can either be an emphasis on the historical techniques of the dances or modern ways of doing them. Figures and steps can be combined to create new dances or even mixed with other styles of dancing, there is much scope for creativity. Develops spatial and social awareness. You may have been to a Barn Dance (or "Ceilidh", to give it a Celtic flavour), an evening of various country dances  (of English, Scottish, American or other origin) with a caller and band, the emphasis very much on having fun and socialising. Developing from the original social dance of Tudor England and enjoyed by all walks of life from the 16th to the 21st century.  Still as much fun now as ever. For all ages and abilities.

83. Webster Groves English Country Dancers In St Louis, MO The Webster Groves English Country Dancers engage in high-energy English Country Dancing in a beautiful hall in St. Louis, Missouri. With information on upcoming events and workshops. http://webstergrovesecd.org

Webster Groves English Country Dancers in St Louis Missouri Home Schedule Location Other ECD Dances ... Links Dances Past Dances House Dances Playford Dances Chestnuts ... Modern Dances Webster Groves English Country Dancers A Dance Series in Saint Louis, Missouri Presented by the Childgrove Country Dancers Next Webster Groves Dance: Friday, November 19th at the Monday Club 7:30pm Workshop in English Country Dance Basics 8:00-10:30pm English Country Dance Ball Music by the Tu'Penny Players , calling by Chrystal Gallacci Jones For more information, email Bob Green at bobgreen@swbell.net . Read more about it on the schedule page. Here's a flyer for October-December 2010 . And here is the location of the Monday Club Jacqueline Schwab's Huck Finn Tour There are a few real Superstars in the English Country Dance world, and pianist and caller Jacqueline Schwab is one of the shiniest. She's been the piano player for the nationally-aclaimed English Country Dance band Bare Necessities for a couple of decades, and is well-known for her ability to play the piano and call dances simultaneously. Jacqueline is making a week-long tour in Missouri before her appearance with Bare Necessities in Fairfield, Iowa, and we are the lucky beneficiaries! Childgrove's Webster Groves ECD is holding a Bonus English Country Dance with Jacqueline on Friday October 29 at the Monday Club . She is holding workshops and playing for the Jovial Beggars Autumn Ball in Salem, MO

84. SeattleDance.org: English Dec 17 Laurie Andres and Claude Ginsburg. Dec 31 - TBA; Information about English Country Dancing in Seattle Victoria Bestock, (206) 329-7289. http://seattledance.org/english/

SeattleDance.org Home > English English Country Dances Please check this page shortly before each dance to learn of any changes in location. Unless otherwise noted, dances are at the Swedish Cultural Center (SCC). When the SCC is not available, dances may be held at St. Andrews Church (STA). For more about what English Country Dancing is, click here For the enjoyment of all, please refrain from wearing scented products 3rd Fridays, Laurie Andres and friends. Fall 2010 Nov 12 - A Night for Folklife benefit. Laura Mé Smith and Russell Owen call. Dave Bartley, Betsy Cooper, Karen Iglitzin and Julie King play. 8-11 pm. Nov 19 - Laurie Andres, Claude Ginsburg and Karen Iglitzin. Dec 3 - TBA Dec 17 - Laurie Andres and Claude Ginsburg. Dec 31 - TBA Jan 6 (Sunday) - Style workshop and dance. Several dances for the Seattle Ball will be reviewed. Victoria Bestock leads. Musicians TBD. Fragrance-free. 6:30-9:00 pm. Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle Information about English Country Dancing in Seattle: Victoria Bestock, (206) 329-7289. Webmaster: Matt Fisher ( webmaster@seattledance.org

85. Dafydd's Playford Index Reconstructions of a selection of dances, mainly from the first edition. http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~white/dplayford.html

Dafydd's Collection of Playford's English Country Dances Just a little experiment Does this work? Lovelace MMS Workbook Transcribed and, as noted, reconstructed, by Dafydd for the dancers of the East Kingdom 's Barony of Bhakail (though not exclusively) All dances from the 1651 edition, unless otherwise noted. Adsons Saraband 3 couple, line All a Mode de France 4 couple, line All in a Garden Green 3 couple, line Argeers 2 couples, facing (This is the only 1st edition ECD that I'm fairly certain cannot work as written, though it is not the only one with errors in the manuscript) A Soldier's Life A line of as many as will An Old Man is a Bed Full of Bones A line of as many as will Aye me, or the Symphony 4 couple, line The Bath A line of as many as will Beggar Boy 3 couple, line Black Nag 3 couple, line (3rd Edition) Blew Cap 3 couple, line Boate Man 3 couple, line Bobbing Joe A line of as many couples as will Bonny, Bonny Broome 4 couple, line Cast A Bell A line of as many couples as will Cheerily and Merrily 4 couple, line Chestnut 3 couple, line Chirping of the Lark 4 couple, line

86. Utah Country Dance - Utah's Place For Premier Country Dancing - Home Utah's Place For Premier Country Dancing. Welcome to UtahCountryDance.com! We host the biggest and best country dances in Utah! http://www.utahcountrydance.com/

Utah Country Dance Welcome to UtahCountryDance.com! We host the biggest and best country dances in Utah! We aslo have the best country western DJs and dance instructors available for you to hire for your own event! Country Dancing is a great way to meet new people. So come down to our Provo Location on a Wednesday or a Saturday for a great night of dancing. Home Trolley Square Provo Affiliates ... Hire Us

87. John Playford - From Country Dance To Contradanse Virtual exhibition covering Playford s publications and influence, illustrated with items from the Library s collection. http://www.bl.uk/reshelp/findhelprestype/music/playfordmaster/playfordcontradans

bl.uk Help for researchers Home Find help by resource type Music ... John Playford - The English Dancing Master From Country Dance to Contradanse John Playford - From Country Dance to Contradanse In 1700, in a treatise entitled Choregraphie , Feuillet published the first notation for dance. In 1706, encouraged by the popularity of English country dancing in France, he published a collection of 32 'contredances' which also contains an explanation of a simplified form of this notation suitable for country dances. Among the dances are several also to be found in editions of The Dancing Master , including 'La Valantine' which was first published as 'Valentine's Day' in the 1679 supplement to the sixth edition. Feuillet's simplified form of notation continued to be used in published collections of French contredanses until the late 18th century. Enlarge Enlarge Contact Music Collections The British Library 96 Euston Road London United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7772 Fax: +44 (0)20 7412 7751 E-mail: music-collections@bl.uk

88. Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary - Dance Instruction An online dictionary of Scottish country dancing arranged alphabetically and logically. Full instructions in dance steps, music, sets, footwork and figures with every dance term fully explained with diagrams. http://www.scottish-country-dancing-dictionary.com

A Comprehensive Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary Scottish Dance Instruction Pages And Technical Terms Explained - By Reuben Freemantle This website is intended as a reference to the formal terms used in describing and teaching the traditional dancing of Scotland. How to use this Scottish Country Dancing website Select Comprehensive DICTIONARY Of Dance Terms (on the side navigation bar on every page) and then select from the alphabetical list of links. This is the simplest way to find the explanation of a Scottish Country Dancing term. You may then discover that the definition refers to a closely associated term. If so, follow the link at the bottom of the page to find the associated page. For example, when you have found the description of Strathspey half poussette , it refers to Strathspey poussette at the same logical level and to the logically higher levels Poussette movements and Complex figures Alternatively, if you know that the term is related to one of the main links on the side navigation bar, choose that link. Then, sometimes via an intermediate link, find the exact term you seek. For example, if you seek Corner positions , go to Set structure . Then, via the link at the bottom of the page, to

89. St. Andrews' Society Affiliate of the RSCDS in Singapore. Offers information about Scottish country dance classes, pictures of events and other information about Scottish culture. http://www.standrewssociety.org.sg/

Upcoming Events Activities Committee Wallpapers ... Media ©2002-2010 St. Andrew's Society.

90. Welcome Affiliate of the RSCDS in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Features information about the society and it s country dance classes. Also has instructions for full dances, and a guide to the basic dancing steps. http://www.ssas-online.com/

Powered by Best Free Counters Selangor St. Andrew's Society Selangor St. Andrew's Society is one of the oldest Loyal Societies in Malaysia, established in 1887. Membership comprises Scots, descendents of Scots and people who are interested in Scotland and Scottish culture. The Society's aims include fostering of matters of Scottish interest, the celebration of St. Andrew's Day and the organisation of social events for our members. In addition to our formal annual events - The Burns Supper and our St. Andrew's Celebration, we organise ceilidhs, golf days, highland weekends, pub nights and whisky tastings. The Society has, in recent years, staged a series of concerts with Scottish musicians such as the Battlefield Band, Capercaillie and the spectacular Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Our next major event is the Annual Celebration of St. Andrew's Day on 27th November 2010 at the Park Royal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.Go the the Events page for further details on all our events and to download the information flyers. About SSAS Upcoming Events Annual Celebration - 27 November 2010 Park Royal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

91. Hong Kong Highlanders Reel Club Scottish country dance group. Offers information on the classes, as well as clothing tips and responses to feeble excuses for not attending. http://www.hkhighlanders.com/hkhrc.html

92. The Ardbrae Dancers Of Ottawa A group in Ottawa, Canada, offering Scottish Country Dancing classes, and a current listing of upcoming events. Affiliate of the RSCDS. http://www.flora.org/ardbrae/

Home Events Classes Ball ... Links Free Introductory Class Halloween Tea Dance Scottish Country Dancing? Membership Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa Welcoming New Dancers No Partner needed! No need to wear a kilt, or be a Scot. No dancing experience needed. It's suggested you wear soft-soled shoes and comfortable clothes. Here are some of the things that our members enjoy about Scottish Country Dancing: Scottish Country Dancing is fitness with a tradition. I could join without a partner! Really nice people, talented and well informed instructors and lots of fun. Great roots music, plenty of feasts and dance parties, and men who actually want to dance! Something a bit different, something active and enjoyable that allows me to explore my interest in Scotland in a new way. My Mum's side was all Scottish, and I was curious - and a bit surprised really that this "cultural" thing had existed for so long and I didn't know about it I wanted to join a social dance group that gave a variety of dancing, would evoke memories of dancing growing up, and maybe spin off some friendships. I took up Scottish Country dancing to get some exercise. Then I actually started enjoying the classes, the music, the dancing, the discipline of the formal steps and the great fellowship and friendly atmosphere. (I also get my exercise!)

93. RSCDS Kingston Branch Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Kingston, Ontario. Features history of the branch, calendar of classes and events, and links. http://www.rscdskingston.org/

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94. KW RSCDS Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Class schedules, photos and information about the club. http://www.rscds.kitchener.on.ca/

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Kitchener - Waterloo KW RSCDS Home Branch Calendar Classes Out of Town ... Contact us Announcements Christmas Dance With Scottish Experience Tickets now on sale. For more information Click Here Event occurs on 2010 December 11 7:30 PM. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Kitchener-Waterloo Scottish Country Dancing The dance form is called "Scottish," and on special occasions many dancers wear their clan's tartan in kilts or sashes, but there is no requirement to be a "MacAnything." Scottish heritage is not needed to join this group of enthusiastic and friendly people. Dances are done to the traditional music of jigs, reels and strathspeys. The dancing pace, especially for jigs and reels, provides a good aerobic workout. The complex dancing patterns result in an equally good mental workout. And Scottish Country Dancing is also an ideal form of stress management: you can't think about anything else while dancing! The formations are done in sets of six or eight people, so the activity is also a social and cooperative one. And you don't need a partner to join. Branch Description The KW Branch has been active since 1960. Currently it has 60 members, ranging from young adults to seniors.

95. Medicine Hat Scottish Country Dancers — HOME Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in the Medicine Hat Area, in Alberta, Canada. Features information about classes and workshops, and pictures. http://nonprofit.memlane.com/scottish/

Medicine Hat Scottish Country Dancers The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Medicine Hat Branch CLASSES WORKSHOP ALBUM NEWS ... CONTACT Welcome! Who are we? We are the dancers of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Medicine Hat Branch (also known as the Medicine Hat Scottish Country Dancers). What is Scottish Country Dancing? Scottish Country Dancing is a very old form of social dancing, once common across Europe but preserved in Scotland into modern times. Some aspects of Scottish Country Dancing form the basis of square dancing in North America. We have an ongoing program of instruction in Scottish Country Dancing, regular social activities, and an annual Ball and Workshop. Whether you have never danced before or are an experienced Scottish Country Dancer, you are welcome to join us. Our 34th Annual Workshop, Banquet and Ball was held at the Medicine Hat Lodge from Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1st November 2009. See you at our 35th anniversary workshop and ball in October 2010! There are no strangers here, just friends you haven't met. Where is Medicine Hat?

96. Austin Scottish Country Dance Society Austin, Texas society. Includes information about their weekly dance classes, balls and workshops. Also offers a newsletter and the Ghillies Gazette. http://www.austinscd.org/

HOME About SCD Maps Governance ... Contact Us Austin Scottish Country Dancers On the Side Classes Calendar Dances 2009 Dances of the Month ... Newcomers Welcome! The Austin group of dancers looks forward to dancing with you. No idea what Scottish Country dancing is like? Take a look at About SCD . For now, just know that partners are not required and that the dance is fun, social, and invigorating! "This activity was so much fun! We had quite a workout, but hardly noticed. I'd definitely go back and take another class." "What a fun, friendly environment! The teacher was patient, the other dancers were kind, and I had a really good time." Annual St. Andrews Ball Saturday, December 4. at the Senior Activity Center, 2874 Shoal Crest Avenue Grand March 6:00 PM, ball to follow immediately Music by Susan Worland and Lyle Ramshaw After-dance dinner at Sarah's and Torf's Sunday Brunch with the musicians 10:30 AM at Panera Bakery, 2805 Bee Caves Road Registration Form Dance Briefs Social Event Saturday, October 23, 7:00 PM at Ballroom in the Sky. Everyone invited program appropriate for all dancers, whatever your skill level. What a great way to meet people from other classesjoin the fun.

97. Cameron Scottish Dancers Information about parties, workshops and classes of Scottish country dancing. Affiliate of the RSCDS. http://www.scotia-dance.org/cameron/index.html

7 West 55th St New York, NY 10019 The Cameron Scottish Country Dancers Schedule Links It appears that we will again be unable to offer classes at FAPC for the 2010-2011 season. However, we may be able to hold a ceilidh dance class once a month or so at another venue. Please check back for further developments. For other metro NY Scottish dance venues and times, please check our Links page. This page last updated on 11 September 2010.

98. Delaware Valley RSCDS Scottish Country Dancing (Philadelphia) Country dancing throughout the Philadelphia area. Classes, social dancing, and demonstrations are available. Site has schedules, descriptions, and maps of branch events, along with contact information. http://delval.rscds.us/dvhome.html

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Delaware Valley Branch Sponsoring Scottish Country Dancing throughout the Philadelphia area Update your bookmark! We've changed the announcement page address (goodbye splash page!): Please change your bookmark to: delval.rscds.us

99. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Seattle Branch RSCDS Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Seattle, Washington. Offers classes, workshops, dances and balls. See a calendar of events, links, and newsletter. http://www.rscds-seattle.org/

Seattle Branch Royal Scottish Country Dance Society We offer opportunities to dance to, learn, practice and enjoy the country dances of Scotland through Classes, Parties, Workshops and Special Events. We hold classes in Scottish Country Dancing for beginners through advanced at several locations in the greater Seattle area. We also have monthly parties, special occasion events, and host the Fort Worden Scottish Country Dance Weekend Workshop annually in September. Class Schedule Dance Calendar October 2010 Ft. Worden Gallery Photos 2010 are now posted on the Fort Worden Workshop pages. The Photo Album now has a YouTube of the Massing of the Dancers at Enumclaw. Photos of the " Summer Dancing " at the Wilsons are now here. We are people of all ages and backgrounds who enjoy music, dancing, and good company. No prior dance experience is necessary to get started with this dancing style and partners are not required. It's a great way to meet new people socially and keep active physically. Interested in trying Scottish Country Dancing? Come by yourself or with a friend. You need not be Scottish to enjoy the fun. Wear flat, soft-soled shoes without heels and come have a good time. A kilt is not required! As you begin to master Scottish dances, you will become familiar with reels, strathspeys and jigs and master a Poussette, pas de basque and an allemande. Look at our

100. Chicago Branch Chicago branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Information about classes, activities and events. http://rscds-chicago.org/

RSCDS Chicago Branch a local association of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Note new URL: rscds-chicago.org Scottish Country Dancing is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. It draws from French traditional dance steps for quicktime dances and the uniquely Scottish strathspey tempo for slower, more stately, dances. Scottish Country Dancing is performed in couples, most frequently in sets of four couples arranged in lines of women facing men, but is also danced in square sets. Each tempo has two basic steps: traveling and setting steps, and dances are generally danced in groups of 8-bar figures. The Chicago Branch sponsors three general SCD classes in the greater Chicago area: Loch Michigan, ScotReel, and Silk and Thistle, and one technique class for advanced dancers. The Branch schedules dancing in Oak Park in July and August, when all classes except Silk and Thistle break for the summer. In the Chicago area there is also Scottish Country Dancing with the Evanston Scottish Country Dancers. Anyone with an interest in all things Scottish and/or dancing is welcome to attend the general classes. You do not need to bring a partner and no prior dancing experience is necessary. Wear soft-soled shoes and come have a good time. Click on the classes button for information about each class and the demo team.

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