Category Archive: News

Dec 15

Scottish Country Dancing is good for your brain!

Scottish Country Dancing was named as one of the more unexpected ways people stimulate their brain on SBS’s Insight program on 3rd November. According to Dr Michael Valenzeula, activities like dancing combine mental activity, social activity and physical activity which optimise brain health – something that most dancers would heartily agree with. Visit the SBS …

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Nov 29

Christmas Party

Bells jingled and fairy lights sparkled last thursday at Scots on The Rocks christmas party. We had a huge turn out, and made a lot of noise in Scorpio’s Taverna in Annandale. Photos from the night can be found on our facebook page. The christmas party may be over, but we continue to dance until …

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Nov 10

Untying the knot

Dancers from Scots on The Rocks were recently featured in Scottish Country Dancer, the RSCDS member’s magazine. The Technique Doctor section was this month penned by Morag Napier, and features step by step photos of Scots on The Rocks dancers performing the knot. Click to read the full article.

Jul 26

Highland Fling @ Elizabeth Bay House

A great time was had by all at Elizabeth Bay House on Sunday 26th July for the annual Highland Fling. 400 people turned out depsite the dreich weather. Scots on The Rocks ran two participation dancing sessions, and visitors to the house were also entertained by the Argyll Highland Dancers, Southerly Gaels, a dance demonstration …

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Jul 21

Welcome back from Winter School

Welcome back to all the Scots on The Rocks dancers who journeyed to Kiama for the 34th Australian Winter School. Find out what the Kiama Independent had to say about the event. We also look forward to welcoming back all our dancers attending Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, Massachusetts this July. See the following entry from …

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