Scots on The Rocks

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Date registered: 14/11/2011

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Thanks to our great supporter Range Tasmania! — 20/05/2026
No Classes on 30 June 2026 — 06/05/2026
Tuesday Classes now at Glebe Town Hall until end of September 2026 — 01/04/2026
Reminder – Regular Tuesday class for 24 March 2026 will be at Glebe Town Hall. — 19/03/2026
No class Tuesday 24 February 2026 due to Hall issues – See you on 3 March! — 23/02/2026

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Jan 18

Join our next Beginner’s Course starting 7 April 2026

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Beginners, Featured

by Scots on The Rocks

This course is for new dancers who wish to learn steps and basic dance formations that are the building blocks of Scottish Country dancing. You will be introduced to Jigs and Reels and will learn a series of lively, beginner friendly dances. Sign up via – www.sotr.org.au/beginner

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Oct 28

NO CLASS ON 4 NOVEMBER – SEE YOU ON 11 NOVEMBER

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Featured, Tuesday Dances

by Scots on The Rocks

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Oct 08

NO CLASS ON 14 OCTOBER – SEE YOU ON 21 OCTOBER

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News, Tuesday Dances

by Scots on The Rocks

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Sep 27

Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt | Wedding Ceilidhs

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Featured

by Scots on The Rocks

Australia’s premier Scottish music duo – Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt Dances + Concerts + Parties + Festivals + Ceilidhs + Weddings + Since 1990 – The Wedding Ceilidh Specialists www.duncanandstrutt.com

Tags: Catherine Strutt, Chris Duncan, Wedding Ceilidh Sydney

Sep 24

Join our next Beginner’s Course starting 7 April 2026

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Beginners, Featured

by Scots on The Rocks

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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.