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Thursday, 5 May 2016
Just a reminder ....
DANCE SCOTTISH!!!
An introduction to Scottish Country Dancing
Would you like to
start learning or become more confident at Scottish Country dancing? The
Harrogate Saltire Scottish Country Dance Club is running three sessions for
beginners or nearly-beginners
on:
Monday afternoons, the 9th, 16th and 23rd May, 2.30 to 4 p.m.
at:
The Brostoff Room
(upstairs), St. Peter's Church, Cambridge
Road
St. Peter's is at the corner of
Cambridge Street and Cambridge Road
not far from the War Memorial
Parking in the Jubilee car park in Union
Street
Cost: £3 per session
Teacher - Betty Hagart
Betty is an
experienced and enthusiastic teacher of Scottish Country Dancing
You don't need to
bring a partner, you don't need any experience of dancing, you just need a
pair of comfortable, soft shoes.
It helps if you let
us know you're coming, just so that we have an idea of numbers.
Contact:
01423 884789
Text: 07957 263965
http://www.harrogatesaltire.com/
Friday, 15 April 2016
Scottish Country dancing is not to be confused with ...
1. Highland dancing:
This is basically a performance, with lots of jumping and fancy steps. It's amazing to watch, but I think it's a form of dancing best suited to young people (not in any way disparaging older dancers who do it, but it's tough on the knees and the hips and the lungs).
2. Ceilidh dancing:
This is easy stuff, and even non-dancers can have fun if they go to a ceilidh. The dances are often similar to the very simple country dances, but basically a very relaxed version of them. No fancy footwork, no complicated formations, very few rules. Ceilidhs are good for anyone who wants to dance but hasn't got the time or the inclination to go through the effort of learning new stuff.
3. Ballroom dancing:
Nice, not easy, good challenge, but you normally need a partner. In Scottish Country Dancing there's a rule of etiquette which says that you change partners for each dance. It's very unusual for anyone to be left sitting out, and if they are, it will only be for one dance. It's actually quite difficult to avoid dancing because country dancers are quite evangelical and very determined that everyone should join in!
This is what Scottish Country Dancing looks like:
It's social dancing, it's really good fun and great exercise. You don't need to be super-fit, but it does give a good workout. If you think you might be interested in trying it, the Harrogate Saltire Scottish Country Dance Club is running three beginners' lessons in May.
This is basically a performance, with lots of jumping and fancy steps. It's amazing to watch, but I think it's a form of dancing best suited to young people (not in any way disparaging older dancers who do it, but it's tough on the knees and the hips and the lungs).
2. Ceilidh dancing:
This is easy stuff, and even non-dancers can have fun if they go to a ceilidh. The dances are often similar to the very simple country dances, but basically a very relaxed version of them. No fancy footwork, no complicated formations, very few rules. Ceilidhs are good for anyone who wants to dance but hasn't got the time or the inclination to go through the effort of learning new stuff.
3. Ballroom dancing:
Nice, not easy, good challenge, but you normally need a partner. In Scottish Country Dancing there's a rule of etiquette which says that you change partners for each dance. It's very unusual for anyone to be left sitting out, and if they are, it will only be for one dance. It's actually quite difficult to avoid dancing because country dancers are quite evangelical and very determined that everyone should join in!
This is what Scottish Country Dancing looks like:
It's social dancing, it's really good fun and great exercise. You don't need to be super-fit, but it does give a good workout. If you think you might be interested in trying it, the Harrogate Saltire Scottish Country Dance Club is running three beginners' lessons in May.
The classes will be held at the Brostoff Hall, St. Peter's
Church, Harrogate, on Monday afternoons, the 9th, 16th and 23rd May, from 2.30
to 4 p.m. and will cost £3 per session.
Give us a call if you'd like to know more:
e-mail: toni.brisby@live.com
Phone: 01423 884789
Text: 07957 263965
http://www.harrogatesaltire.com/
Friday, 8 April 2016
Angela Rippon says dancing is best!!
In "How to stay young" (BBC 1, Episode 1 Thursday 7th April at 9 p.m., Episode 2 at the same time next week) Angela Rippon was delighted to discover that dancing is measurably better than going to the gym, when done to the same intensity.And Scottish Country Dancing takes a lot of beating when it comes to having a good workout, and enjoying yourself at the same time!
It's fun, it's sociable, and it's really quite difficult, so very good for the brain. Harrogate Saltire Scottish Country Dance Club is running three beginners' sessions in May. The classes will be held at the Brostoff Hall, St. Peter's Church, Harrogate, on Monday afternoons, the 9th, 16th and 23rd May, from 2.30 to 4 p.m. and will cost £3 per session.
It's a great opportunity. Why not come and give it a try?
For more information:
e-mail: toni.brisby@live.com
Phone: 01423 884789
Text: 07957 263965
http://www.harrogatesaltire.com/
It's fun, it's sociable, and it's really quite difficult, so very good for the brain. Harrogate Saltire Scottish Country Dance Club is running three beginners' sessions in May. The classes will be held at the Brostoff Hall, St. Peter's Church, Harrogate, on Monday afternoons, the 9th, 16th and 23rd May, from 2.30 to 4 p.m. and will cost £3 per session.
It's a great opportunity. Why not come and give it a try?
For more information:
Phone: 01423 884789
Text: 07957 263965
Saturday, 2 April 2016
Dancing is fun!
Scottish Country Dancing is particularly good fun. Not easy, but really entertaining.
Come and give it a try - we're running three beginners' classes in May, everybody welcome, no need for a partner. Here's the information you need:
DANCE SCOTTISH!!!
Harrogate
HG1 1RW
Come and give it a try - we're running three beginners' classes in May, everybody welcome, no need for a partner. Here's the information you need:
DANCE SCOTTISH!!!
An introduction to Scottish Country Dancing
Would you like to
start learning or become more confident at Scottish Country dancing? The
Harrogate Saltire Scottish Country Dance Club is running three sessions for
beginners or nearly-beginners
on:
Monday afternoons, the 9th, 16th and 23rd May, 2.30 to 4 p.m.
at:
The Brostoff Room
(upstairs), St. Peter's Church, Cambridge
Road
St. Peter's is at the corner of
Cambridge Street and Cambridge Road
not far from the War Memorial
Parking in the Jubilee car park in Union
Street
Cost: £3 per session
Teacher - Betty Hagart
Betty is an
experienced and enthusiastic teacher of Scottish Country Dancing
You don't need to
bring a partner, you don't need any experience of dancing, you just need a
pair of comfortable, soft shoes.
It helps if you let
us know you're coming, just so that we have an idea of numbers.
Contact:
Text: 07957 263965
Thursday, 24 March 2016
Beginners' classes in May
DANCE SCOTTISH!!!
An introduction to Scottish Country Dancing
Would you like to
start learning or become more confident at Scottish Country dancing? The
Harrogate Saltire Scottish Country Dance Club is running three sessions for
beginners or nearly-beginners
on:
Monday afternoons, the 9th, 16th and 23rd May, 2.30 to 4 p.m.
at:
The Brostoff Room
(upstairs), St. Peter's Church, Cambridge
Road
St. Peter's is at the corner of
Cambridge Street and Cambridge Road
not far from the War Memorial
Parking in the Jubilee car park in Union
Street
Cost: £3 per session
Teacher - Betty Hagart
Betty is an
experienced and enthusiastic teacher of Scottish Country Dancing
You don't need to
bring a partner, you don't need any experience of dancing, you just need a
pair of comfortable, soft shoes.
It helps if you let
us know you're coming, just so that we have an idea of numbers.
Contact:
Text: 07957 263965
http://www.harrogatesaltire.com/
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