Jason Morris
Jason Morris
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I was absorbed into SCD after being a sideline parent when my kids were learning (a common entry route!). I stayed on after it became uncool for the kids.
I had about 12 years of unmolested dancing before someone discovered I was a musician and asked me to play for a wedding Ceilidh. Things became pretty busy after that; I played in several combinations as accompanying piano before attempting to get to grips with playing fast music on a sideways keyboard that one can’t see.
Now I’m dancing less, making music more.
During the working week I am an electronics engineer, on weekends I am supposed to be finishing building the house when not distracted by music, dancing or tinkering underneath a long succession of French or Italian vehicles.
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Pip Morris
Pip Morris
I began dancing aged 5 at primary school, where a teacher ran SCD classes at lunchtime. When we changed suburbs and schools she suggested to my parents that we join the Lower Hutt club’s children’s class.
I enjoyed several years attending the club and even a JAM camp. My younger three siblings also followed me into SCD, but Dad stuck at it after we found competing interests.
I’ve occasionally played drums for Ceilidh events; this year I’ve joined the SCD band with Dad - which helps keep his accordion playing steady.
Drumming for SCD has its own style, lots more rolls on the snare than rock drumming, and some delicate brush work for gentle Strathspeys.
Photo credit: Loralee Hyde 2025
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