South Wales Branch
Scottish country dancing in South Wales
DANCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSE 2025
Venue – Morriston Community Centre.
There is car parking near the Morriston Community Centre.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HALL IS QUITE SMALL SO THE NUMBER OF PARTICPANTS WILL BE LIMITED. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
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The series of six classes will run from 2 – 4.30 pm on the following dates:-
January 5th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 11th, and June 8th.
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The aim of this course is for dancers to build confidence in their knowledge of formations used in Scottish Country Dancing through phrasing, covering and teamwork. It will be a chance for us all to improve our dancing, not just to learn dances.
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There will be the opportunity for improvement in technique of the steps and transitions between the steps required in the formations taught.
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Some of the formations to be covered will be selected from the following:
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Four hands across and back
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4/6/8 hands round and back
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Reel of 3
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Reel of 4
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Double triangles
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Rights and lefts
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Poussette
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Grand chain
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Ladies’ and men’s chains
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Allemande
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Advance and retire
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Turn corners and partner
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Promenade
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Petronella
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Roundel
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Figure of eight​
Please note that this will be an event for dancers of mixed ability so figures and steps taught will be adjusted to suit the dancers attending. This will be an active class, and dancers will need to be dancing for the full duration of the class with a short break for a hot drink in the middle.
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In order to ensure continuing skills development, the course is offered as a set of 6 linked classes. It is possible that single classes may come available at short notice. Any dancers interested in single classes will be held on a waiting list and informed of availability near to the date of the class. Please let Jane know if you want to be included on this list.
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For further information and to book a place please contact:
Jane Davidson RSCDS South Wales Treasurer.