You may have come across various forms of Scottish dancing while on holiday, at school, on television and so on.
Highland dancing is usually performed as solo dances (such as the Sword Dance and the Highland Fling) by men or children (boys and girls).
Ceilidh dancing is especially popular with young people and has many similarities with barn dancing. It often involves a couple or threesome dancing together and some of the well-known ceilidh dances are The Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow and The Dashing White Sergeant.
Scottish Country Dancing is probably the most popular form of Scottish dancing and is practiced not only in Scotland and other regions of the United Kingdom, but in most countries of the world. This is the form that we teach at Gerrards Cross. Dances are usually performed in sets of four couples and are broadly catagorised as either strathspey (which is in a slower tempo), reel or jig (which are both at a faster tempo).
Once you have mastered the basics steps and formations, you will probably want to start going to dances and there are lots of opportunities in the Bucks/Herts/Berks area (most Saturday evenings, in fact), including our own ball which is held in January each year. Also, some local organisations have got together to run dances which are specifically aimed at the less experienced dancer so these might be a good place to start.
So, if you enjoy a social night out with lively music, some physical exercise and a bit of mental stimulation, why not give it a go.
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