Classes for dance

Dance - Ceilidh Dance - CANCELLED

This class is now cancelled.
If you have enrolled, you should contact us to arrange an alternative or claim a refund.

Suitable for people at any level, from those who have never danced before to more experienced ceilidh dancers. Relaxing, sociable, 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 partner necessary. Wear flat, comfortable shoes.

Click on the picture below to see a short video of Ceilidh Caleerie, the Scots Music Group’s ceilidh band, paying for a Dashing White Sergeant at the Ceilidh Dance class in November 2007

Wednesday at 7 - 8.30pm Bruntsfield Primary School

tutor: - no tutor - - terms: autumn, spring, summer

Dance - Scottish Step Dance - Absolute Beginner 6.30pm

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. We have live fiddle music to accompany the class.

Wear hard soled shoes that make a good clatter (no taps or segs please)

Click on the picture below to see a short video of the step dance class in action:

Thursday at 6.30 - 7.30pm James Gillespie's High School

tutor: Alison MacLeod - terms: autumn, spring, summer

Dance - Scottish Step Dance - Intermediate 7.30pm

This class will focus on developing existing skills and becoming more creative with steps. Working on improvisation and exploring more complex percussive rhythms, we will 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)

Thursday at 7.30- 8.30pm James Gillespie's High School

tutor: Alison MacLeod - terms: autumn, spring, summer

Mixed Instrument - Ceilidh Caleerie Ceilidh Band 7pm

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, and there will be time in class for new recruits to work at their own pace. We will also be looking at rhythms, harmonies, accompaniments and working on the skills needed to play together as a band. There will be many opportunities to play for dancing at community events.

New folk and instruments are particularly welcome.

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

Wednesday at 7 - 9pm Boroughmuir School

tutor: Sarah Northcott - terms: autumn, spring, summer