Salt Spring Island Scottish Country Dance Club
IMG_4371.MOVWe held a ceilidh Christmas social at the Lions Hall in December.
Songs from Walter, Clark, Steve, and a dance quiz by Richard and Catherine were interspersed with fun dances.
Ross won the prize for his quiz answers.
We started with a "Welcome to the Dance" as depicted in the video. many of the dances were danced, including The Circassian Circle see below, to Christmas tunes by Jim Lindsay.
It was a great night with potluck food provided by members and their partners.
Circassian CircleMonday Dancing - All Saint's by the Sea - Upper Hall
Monday dance schedule until May 20th
6:00 - 6:30 Step and formation practice:- suitable for beginners and everyone.
6:30 - 8:00 Mixed Dancing:- for everyone.
8:00 - 8:30 Challenge formation and dance :- for more experienced dancers.
Thursday dance dates. Jan 25; Feb 8, 22; March 7,14, 21, 28; April 4,11,18.
Masks and COVID vaccinations are recommended but not mandatory. PLEASE stay at home if you are feeing unwell!
Members will be required to sign a waiver on the membership form pertaining to accident, injury or illness related to participation in activities of the Society.
Please be respectful of people's differing comfort levels as some people may still choose to wear their mask.
Watch our club members dance A Trip Round Salt Spring to give you a flavour of Scottish Country Dancing.
The teacher for all classes is Richard Bennett. Contact
Richard is a Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) qualified teacher.
Dancing in all forms is beneficial to health.
It can help slow down the ageing process.
Mission: The purpose of the club is to promote Scottish Country Dancing in accordance with the purpose of
The Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society
Core Book 2022.pdfKatannuta is a book of original Salt Spring devised dances published in 2007
Katannuta.pdf