Looking forward to meeting all our newer dancers and some past ones for our follow-on course as they develop their Scottish Country Dancing ability – www.sotr.org.au/beginner
Congratulations to our Beginners who finished eight weeks of dancing last night. We celebrated by having a party night with great music by Iain Mckenzie.
Congratulations to our Beginners who had their last class on Monday night. To celebrate we had a party night including live music from Iain Mackenzie. Thanks to Jan for a wonderful beginners’ course. We look forward to seeing them at our regular Tuesday night class.
Our next beginners course begins on Monday 12 August. You can find all the details at our Beginners page. You don’t need a partner, previous dance experience or a kilt. Bring your enthusiasm and we’ll do the rest. Sign up now!
"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.