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Dance - Ceilidh Dance - Absolute Beginner

Relaxing, fun and a great way to keep fit. There is an informal approach to the class and the emphasis is on learning the basics in a fun and safe way, whilst retaining the spirit of the dance.

No experience necessary. The class is suitable for those who’ve never danced before and also for those who want to build on the basics. Some of the class members have been coming for some time now, and look on the evening as a social event. Anyone who is 16 or over can attend – our eldest member is a fit 75 year old! For those attending the class no partner is necessary. Wear flat, comfortable shoes and loose clothing to keep cool.

It is also possible to pay by the week for this class:
Members: £6/£3 concession
Non-members £7/£4 concession

There will be occasional live music from Ceilidh Caleerie, the Scots Music Group’s ceilidh band, during the term. Click on the first picture below to see a short video of the band paying for a Dashing White Sergeant at the Ceilidh Dance class in November 2007

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Dance - Scottish Step Dance - Absolute Beginner

Whether you’ve never step danced before or want to refresh your memory, this class will start from the basics and take you through to learning steps and rhythms along with the music.
Wear hard soled shoes that make a good clatter (no taps or segs please)

Dance - Scottish Step Dance - Intermediate

This class will focus on developing existing skills and becoming more creative with steps, working on improvisation and exploring more complex percussive rhythms, and will also develop and create new steps and patterns. We have live fiddle music to accompany the class. Wear hard soled shoes that make a good clatter (no taps or segs please)

Mixed Instrument - Ceilidh Caleerie Ceilidh Band

The Scots Music Group’s ceilidh band will work on their current repertoire, add some new sets and play for dancing! New folk and instruments are particularly welcome. After enrolment tunes can be downloaded from the link at the foot of this page, or call the office. There will be opportunities through the term for the class to play for the dancers in the ceilidh dance class. Suitable for players of intermediate level and above

Click on the picture below to see a short video of Ceilidh Caleerie playing for the ceilidh dance class in November 2007

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