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

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Sep 24

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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Sep 01

September Chaotic Ceilidh®

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Chaotic Ceilidhs

by Scots on The Rocks

Our final Chaotic Ceilidh® for the year will be on Saturday 20 September, from 8:00pm-11:00pm. Tickets go on sale at 10:00am on Saturday, 6 September – www.trybooking.com/CVQCW

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Apr 21

No Scots on The Rocks Class on 8 July 2025

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News

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.