May 07
What a nice surprise tonight – Jo back at dancing after a lovely trip overseas. Jan ably taught us Festival Interceltique, the Meeting of the Waters, The Belle of Bon Accord, The Lass of Richmond Hill, Jean Martin of Aberdeen and The Diamond Jubilee. Jan – thanks for the lovely tunes for the Belle of …
Apr 30
Tonight we were joined by Merka and Peter. They, along with the regular class, enjoyed Another Piece of Silver, Gypsy Glen, The Nurseryman, Summer’s End, Moonshine, The Jubilee Jig and The Australian Ladies. Thank you Ruth for a lovely evening.
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 …
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