Apr 23
Despite dancing their feet off at the Jane Austen Festival in Canberra over the weekend, the intrepid bill and Adrienne were in class and dancing. Well done. Tonight we danced The Reivers (cattle rustlers), Pigeon on the Gate, The ring of Brodgar, The Giants of Fouland, The Shores of Solway, Pumpkin Pie and Pelorus Jack. …
Apr 16
We were delighted to welcome Anne Walker from WA , visiting for a few days, to dance on Tuesday night. Ruth had an interesting programme waiting for us all – “twirl” became the word of the night – Hamilton Rant, 12some Reel, Mist on the Loch, The Rowan Glen (with an interesting take on double …
Apr 02
Excitement ran high tonight after the success of the National Folk Festival demonstrations, workshop and ceilidh. Fortunately to compete with this elation, Ruth, teaching this month, had an interesting selection of dances for us – The Horologist, then a John Drewry Strathspey with rocking step and a diagonal back to back for 2 couples called …
Mar 26
Tonight we welcomed another visitor to the group, Pam, visiting from the UK. Bill had a good programme for us – The Highland Rambler, Culla Bay (which the class insisted on doing as double Culla Bay) and despite Bill’s misgivings we achieved it. This was followed by Farewell to Crumlin which is a lovely jig, …
Dec 18
A jolly night was had at SoTR last night – request night for the last evening of dancing for 2012. Diana skilfully got us through Follow Me Home, Minister on the Loch, The Hamilton Rant, The Glasgow Highlanders, The Australian Ladies, Bob Campbell, The Riders of Rohan and Petronella. Thank you Diana. Wishing all Scotty …
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