Scottish Country Dancing

What is Scottish Country Dance?

    In Scotland, the Country Dance probably began early in the eighteenth century.  It is a social dance, danced by a group of couples.  The couples are positioned adjacent to each other in two parallel lines, the gentlemen facing the ladies.  The Country Dance is composed of a series of formations.  These formations are performed in a different sequence for each different dance.  

To learn more about Scottish Country Dancing, The Manual of Scottish Country Dancing, published by The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, copyright 1992 is an excellent resource.

Our Scottish Country Dance Group

    The Scottish Country Dance group meets most Monday evenings from 6:30 until 8:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, on the corner of 6th and Lincoln in Bloomington.  Our instructors are Ms. Nancy Foxworthy and Mr. Robert Cunningham.  On the third Monday of the month, there is NO practice due to the regular monthly meeting of the Scottish Society of Greater Bloomington.

    You do not need to have a kilt or any other special attire to dance.  (Though it is easier on the feet if you have ballet slippers or ghillies for dancing, but neither are necessary.)  

    You do not need to bring your own partner.  (Though we are always looking for a few more gentlemen, and the more the merrier.)

    The group did a demonstration at College Mall on Tartan Day in 2002 and 2003, performed at the 2002 Columbus Scottish Festival, at the 2002 Indianapolis International Festival, and at the 2004 Burns Dinner.  We are always looking for other opportunities to perform and educate.

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