Scots on The Rocks

Eight week course aimed at beginners (and improvers). Learn the basic steps and formations along with some simple but fun Scottish country dances. A great way to keep fit and make friends. No partner required. Starts Monday 4th February 2019 – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Classes will then continue with casual/weekly payment options, welcoming batches of new dancers …

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Oct 03

Develop Your Scottish Country Dancing @ Fort Street in The Rocks

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Beginners

by Scots on The Rocks

A great way to keep fit and make friends. No partner required. Starts Monday 8th October – 6:30pm-8:30pm. At Fort Street Public School, Upper Fort St. Class for newer dancers who have already done a beginners course (or done at least a few weeks of SCD). Dancers who wish to revise or improve at this easier …

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Aug 22

15 September 2018 Chaotic Ceilidh – A Fantastic Success!

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Chaotic Ceilidhs

by Scots on The Rocks

Another great Chaotic Ceilidh last Saturday night. We will be finalising our 2019 dates soon so keep an eye on your Scots on The Rocks newsletters.

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Why Scottish Country Dancing?

"A late 1990s BBC documentary exploring the question of 'what makes people happy' concluded that the activity generating the greatest degree of happiness in its participants was Scottish country dancing. The aerobic demands of this type of dancing are considerable, and enthusiasts of all ages tend to be physically fit. So here is a hobby that is officially more fun than sex and also better exercise. What's more, you are not only allowed to change partners - it would be impolite not to." (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A315929)

"Let us take another example: Scottish country dancing. This is very social, it involves use and development of skills, and is relaxing in the sense that tensions can be discharged. It is in addition a complete world of its own, with special costumes and rituals, and it includes the arousal of a great deal of joy, partly through the music."

Argyle, M., The Psychology of Happiness (London, 1987). An article from Men's Health (Australia - Jan 03) magazine explored this further - Have A Fling by Sean Thomas.