Scots on The Rocks

Another great evening was had at our SOLD OUT June Chaotic Ceilidh – big thanks to our Door Prize sponsor ‘2 Wild Souls’ for the fabulous Sparkling Mead – www.2wildsouls.com.au

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Jun 04

Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks at Wentworth Park – Starts 8 August 2022

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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. – www.sotr.org.au/beginner

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Jun 04

Chaotic Ceilidhs – June Tickets Now On Sale

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Chaotic Ceilidhs, Featured

by Scots on The Rocks

Tickets for 18 June Ceilidh on sale now – www.trybooking.com/BWNLY

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Dec 28

Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks at Wentworth Park – Starts 21 February 2022

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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.