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Dear dancers We are pleased to invite you to join our weekly virtual Scottish Country dance class, taken by Ian and Emma, on Tuesdays from 8pm to 8.30 pm GMT. There is no charge.
To be sent the class joining details please email sehscds@hotmail.com. For security reasons we do not publish joining details here and change them each week.
Looking forward to seeing you at the next Tuesday virtual class.
Stay well and happy dancing.
The WHAT’S ON page gives details of all SEHSCDS activities.
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- Scottish Country Dancing is a really great activity to keep fit, have fun and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you soon.
- This web site also covers Scottish Country Dancing across a number of other clubs in East Hertfordshire.
- Please click on OTHER LOCAL SOCIETIES
If you are new to the area and want to find out about Scottish Country Dancing in East Herts, simply use the CONTACTS page and send us a message or pick up the phone and ring us on 07842034890. We would be very pleased to hear from you.
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So what is Scottish Country Dancing?
The dances are a little like a Ceilidh or English barn dance with groups of dances usually in 2,3 or 4 couples dancing in set patterns. Some of these patterns can be very pretty and they range from the very simple beginners dances to those for dancers with years of experience. Scottish Country Dancing should not be confused with Highland dancing which includes sword dances and is usually for groups of individuals demonstrating individual skills.
Perhaps this is best explained in the pictures from the web site of Marucho where you can find many animated gifs for national dances…
On the left we have a team of Scottish Country dancers who are dancing a popular dance called the Petronella. On the right the lone dancer is dancing the Highland Fling.