Spring Term classes starting w/c 16th April

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1 Issue 7 6 Dec Apr Apr-Aug Dance Scottish for International Day of Dance 28th April Spring Term classes starting w/c 16th April Dancing Forth is published three times annually. The copy date for the next edition is 15th August 2018 contributions should be sent to: dancingforth@rscdsedinburgh.org

2 Spring Party Night 2 Links with St Petersburg at our Christmas Dance It was chilly outside but inside there was a lovely warm atmosphere and everyone had a spring in their step at our end of term Party. Our new venue, at Barclay Viewforth Church Hall, is lovely and Rachel Shankland kept us all in the right place at the right time. We were very fortunate to have Seonaid Lynn and Roddy Johnston playing for us.

3 Branch Information From the Chairman 3 The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Edinburgh Branch) is a charity promoting the fun, fitness and friendship of Scottish country dancing since Honorary President: The Rt Hon. Frank Ross, Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Honorary Vice Presidents: The Duke of Buccleuch KBE, Norman Irons, Miss Dorothy Leurs and Robbie Shepherd Chairman: David W atson - chairman@rscdsedinburgh.org Treasurer: Elizabeth Harry - treasurer@rscdsedinburgh.org Membership Secretary: Susan Ross susan@rscdsedinburgh.org Committee members (dates of retiral): Ian Auld and Christine MacRae (2018); Melvyn Grieg (2019) Alex Dyet and Stephen Carr (2020) Demonstrations: Brian G Harry demonstrations@rscdsedinburgh.org Non-executive roles Webmaster: John Watkins - webmaster@rscdsedinburgh.org Youth coordinator: Grant Bulloch-youth@rscdsedinburgh.org Child protection coordinators: Margo Priestley/Brian G Harry Contact Us info@rscdsedinburgh.org Website: Youtube: Facebook: Instagram: RSCDS Edinburgh Telephone: Find us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter Please inform us if you have moved or if any of your contact details have changed RSCDS Edinburgh does not accept any liability for goods and services advertised within our pages Photographs are taken at Branch events and may be used for publicity purposes Please contact us if you are a Life member and would like a membership card to ensure your Dancewear discount We are grateful to have the support of many local, Scottish companies who sponsor us and our events. If you know of any local business who would like to get involved in helping us to promote Scottish dancing for fun, fitness and friendship then please put us in touch with them. Firstly, thanks to all of you who braved the bad weather to attend the last few classes of the winter term. Let s hope we ve seen the last of it and it settles down for the spring term. You ll find the classes timetable on page 6 in this edition of Dancing Forth. Thankfully spirits have not been dampened as lately we have had some excellent well attended functions. The Nice n Easy dance was very successful attracting many dancers from the beginners and Intermediate classes. We also had the pleasure of seeing the children put on a demonstration and join in some of the dancing. Everyone enjoyed a mini Burns supper and young Piper, Jamie Crawford, played excellently for us while the Haggis was dished up. We enjoyed lively music from Luke Brady and along with a great programme of dances, the evening was a great success and enjoyed by everyone. The Children s Ball was held in Lauriston Hall this year. We had children who travelled from near and far, and all had a great time. We have to thank the parents and teachers for their hard work and support in bringing the children to the dance. Their last dance, The Flying Scotsman, was a brilliant experience of noise and happiness! Ian McPhail and his band played well chosen tunes to match the occasion. As well as attending the Ball, our children s team entered the Perform in Perth competition in what was their first ever competition. They were delighted to be awarded first prize in their category. Well done to them and a big thank you to the teachers and parents for their help. Our end of winter term classes party in the Barclay Viewforth hall was another enjoyable event with music again from Roddy Johnston and Seonaid Lynn. There was no holding back with everyone up dancing, showing their skills and having a good time. A date for your diary is our afternoon workshop and Old Favourites dance on Saturday 28 th April in Lauriston Hall. The workshop is from 3 to 5pm and you are welcome to come along for tea before the evening dance at 7.30pm. The Annual Ball will be on Saturday 12 th May in Greyfriars Kirk. There are a few tickets left but do not delay or you may be disappointed. Prior to that we are holding our ball workshop at Murrayfield Church Hall on Sunday 6 th May, 2:30 to 4:30, where we will run through the dances on the Ball programme. Spring term classes start on 16 th April. I look forward to seeing you at one of them. Happy Dancing! David Watson, Chairman

4 A life remembered 4 Pre tour publicity photograph taken in the Caledonian Hotel MINA MARGARET CORSON (STORRAR) Born in Calgary, Alberta, on 15th September Her Scottish parents had been sent to study milking methods. At the end of the first world war the family returned to Scotland in 1918, Mina being aged 2. Her father had a dairy farm at Gateside in Fife, milk being delivered in cans and travel took place in a pony trap. Her mother played the violin and the church organ. Mina went to Gateside school at the age of 5. The family moved to 14 Shandon Street, Edinburgh. His small dairy there was just over the railway, delivering milk by pony trap and selling home made scones. When they moved to Edinburgh Mina enrolled at James Gillespie school for girls. Afterwards she studied Gymnastics in Aberdeen, eventually becoming assistant to Miss Allie Anderson who was head of gym at James Gillespie s. On Allie s retirement Mina became head teacher of the gym department. Presumably with Allie s example, she took up Scottish country dancing, going on to teach for the Edinburgh Branch, St Andrews Summer School and widely abroad, eventually becoming an examiner for the RSCDS. She devised the popular Jig Miss Allie Anderson as a tribute to her old teacher. She spent many happy years golfing at the Merchants of Edinburgh golf course where she was ladies captain from 1986 to She won the Clark Trophy in She married Len in the late 50s and they lived in a bungalow at 133 Comiston Drive, Edinburgh. Bob Grant SUMMER DANCING Open air dancing at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens begins on Monday 28th May and continues every Monday night until 30th July. If you have been to classes during the winter this is a good opportunity to continue dancing throughout the summer and a chance to make new friends and catch up with old ones. We have live music every night and a team of dancers to demonstrate the dances with lots of experienced dancers to help out. If you don't fancy dancing outside we have indoor nights, again with live music, where the dances are recapped. We will be dancing on Tuesday nights at Fairmilehead Church Hall, Frogston Road West from 29th May until 26th June and continue on Tuesday nights from 3rd July to the end of August at Stockbridge House. Please see our website w here all programmes and crib are available. Looking forward to a good summer and enjoyable dancing. Margaret Burns Chairperson Gardens Scottish Country Dancers

5 What s on this Summer 5 Celebrate International Day of Dance Saturday 28th April pm (registration from 2.30pm) Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ We are delighted to be welcoming Angela Young to teach this fun workshop to celebrate International Day of Dance, and accompanying us will be Graham Berry. This will be a fun way to improve your dancing. The workshop is aimed at all dancers who have at least some knowledge of basic formations. Join us for tea between the workshop and dance at Frizzante, Lothian Road. This is a great opportunity to relax with friends away from the dance floor for that catch up which you never have time for at your regular class. Pre-booking is essential for tea, and we d appreciate if you book in advance for the workshop and dance too. Old Favourites Dance Saturday 28th April pm Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ Dancing to David Cunningham and his Scottish dance band Tickets at the door: RSCDS members 9/non-members 12 The evening dance programme is a mix of popular Old Favourites including The Happy Meeting, Gates of Edinburgh, Sean Triubhas Willichan and the White Heather Jig and everyone is welcome to join us. Book online now, download the form or bring your cheque book to the first classes after the holiday! The workshop and tea is a new venture and we hope lots of our members and friends will come along to support this. Save the date and join in the fun at our Festival Ceilidh Friday 24th August Festival fun for all the family Summer Dance Saturday 28th July pm Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ Dancing to Matthew Maclennan and his Scottish dance band Tickets at the door: RSCDS members 9/non-members 12 (includes strawberries and cream) R The Deil amang the Tailors 14 J Last of the Lairds 22 S Athens of the North Ed 90 R The Falls of Rogie Attwood J Miss Hadden's Reel 23 S Sands of Morar 45 R Swiss Lassie 39 J Ian Powrie's Farewell to Auchtera Ed 90 INTERVAL J The Luckenbooth Brooch Dickson R Clutha 33 S Holyrood Strathspey 51 J Birls Allowed Taylor R Miss Johnstone of Ardrossan Goldring S City of Belfast 49 J The Flight of the Falcon Priddey R John of Bon Accord 33 Extra's S Neidpath Castle 22 J Hooper's Jig MMM R Mrs MacLeod 6 Want to know more about any of our events? Check out our website Members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting Wednesday 20th June 7.30pm One of the country s leading sports injury centres Centre for Sport and Exercise The University of Edinburgh 46 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 8TL For all sports related injuries, including Scottish country dancing. Facilities open to all members of RSCDS Edinburgh Branch at reduced rates. The Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL *** STOP PRESS *** At the time of going to print we have a limited number of tickets remaining for our Annual Ball on Saturday 12th May. This is always the highlight of our year and is an elegant evening in the historic setting of Greyfriars Kirk. This year we are delighted to be welcoming Colin Dewar and his Scottish dance band to play for us. More information is available at

6 Dancers Diary 6 Apr RSCDS East Lothian Joint Lothians Dance Port Seton Centre, Port Seton Alastair Wood Iain McNeill events@rscdseastlothian.org.uk 16 RSCDS Edinburgh Adult classes restart Check website for info Elizabeth Harry classes@rscdsedinburgh.org 17 Haddington SCDC Supper Dance Maitlandfield Hotel Jimmy Wilson Jane Watt haddington@rscdseastlothian.org.uk 18 Currie SCD Club Club nights end St Margaret's, Lanark Road Recorded Sylvia Dalgleash RSCDS Edinburgh Children's class restarts Mayfield Salisbury, Mayfield Road Elizabeth Harry classes@rscdsedinburgh.org RSCDS Spring Fling and Fringe Glasgow Various RSCDS moira.thomson@rscds.org RSCDS East Lothian Residential Weekend Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry Alan Ross Ann Routledge weekend@rscdseastlothian.org.uk 21 Trinity SCD Club Club night Edinburgh Academy, Arboretum Road James Coutts Sylvia Davie secretary@trinityscdc.eu 27 RSCDS Clackmannanshire Annual Dance Cochrane Hall, Alva Marian Anderson Lesley Ross rscds.clackmannanshire@sky.com 28 RSCDS Edinburgh International Day of Dance Workshop Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street Angela Young & Graham Berry Susan Ross functions@rscdsedinburgh.org 28 RSCDS Edinburgh Old Favourites Dance Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street David Cunningham Susan Ross functions@rscdsedinburgh.org May-18 5 Trinity SCD Club Club night Edinburgh Academy, Arboretum Road Ian Muir Sylvia Davie secretary@trinityscdc.eu 6 RSCDS Edinburgh Ball Workshop Murrayfield Church Hall, Ormidale Terr Susan Ross functions@rscdsedinburgh.org 12 RSCDS Edinburgh Annual Ball Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place Colin Dewar Susan Ross functions@rscdsedinburgh.org 13 Dunedin Dancers A Dance for All Ages Marchmont St Giles. Beaufort Road Gary Donaldson enquiries@dunedindancers.org.uk RSCDS Duns & District Weekend Volunteer Hall, Duns James Coutts/Marian Anderson Annette Miller RSCDS Edinburgh Adult classes end Classes end this week; Mon - Beg; Tue - Beg, Int, Adv, Thur - Adv Plus/Children Elizabeth Harry classes@rscdsedinburgh.org 22 Atholl SCD Club Club nights end Edinburgh Tabernacle Hall, Ferry Road 7.30 Iain MacPhail Sandra Cummings scc_craigs@hotmail.com 25 RSCDS Clackmannanshire Joint Dance Devondale Hall, Tillicoultry Sandy Nixon Lesley Ross rscds.clackmannanshire@sky.com 28 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Graeme Munro Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Fairmilehead Church Hall, Frogston Rd W Marian Anderson Margaret Burns Jun-18 4 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Iain MacPhail Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Fairmilehead Church Hall, Frogston Rd W Matthew Maclennan Margaret Burns Dunedin Dancers Summer Dance Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street Susan MacFadyen enquiries@dunedindancers.org.uk 11 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Marian Anderson Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Fairmilehead Church Hall, Frogston Rd W Stuart Anderson Margaret Burns Trinity SCD Club Annual General Meeting Sylvia Davie secretary@trinityscdc.eu 18 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Callum Wilson Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Fairmilehead Church Hall, Frogston Rd W Alastair Wood Margaret Burns Dunedin Dancers Club nights end Morningside Church Hall, Cluny Gardens Various enquiries@dunedindancers.org.uk 20 RSCDS Edinburgh Annual General Meeting Edinburgh Quaker Meeting House 7.30 Elizabeth Harry info@rscdsedinburgh.org 21 RSCDS Edinburgh Children's class ends Mayfield Salisbury, Mayfield Road Elizabeth Harry classes@rscdsedinburgh.org 25 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Alan Ross Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Fairmilehead Church Hall, Frogston Rd W Iain MacPhail Margaret Burns RSCDS East Lothian Summer Dance Gullane Village Hall, Gullane Ewan Galloway Iain McNeill events@rscdseastlothian.org.uk Jul-18 2 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Ewan Galloway Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Ewan Galloway Margaret Burns RSCDS Clackmannanshire Summer Dance Cochrane Hall, Alva George Meikle Lesley Ross rscds.clackmannanshire@sky.com 9 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Stuart Anderson Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Callum Wilson Margaret Burns RSCDS Dunfermline Summer Dance St Ninian's, Dunfermline Susan MacFadyen Amy Drysdale secretary@rscds-dline.org.uk 15 RSCDS Summer School Week 1 St Andrew's RSCDS moira.thomson@rscds.org 16 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Matthew Maclennan Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Lindsay Weir Margaret Burns RSCDS Summer School Week 2 St Andrew's RSCDS moira.thomson@rscds.org 23 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Marian Anderson Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Alan Ross Margaret Burns RSCDS Dunfermline Summer Dance St Ninian's, Dunfermline Alan Ross Amy Drysdale secretary@rscds-dline.org.uk 25 RSCDS Clackmannanshire Summer Dance Cochrane Hall, Alva Nicol McLaren Lesley Ross rscds.clackmannanshire@sky.com 28 RSCDS Edinburgh Summer Dance Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street Matthew Maclennan Elizabeth Harry functions@rscdsedinburgh.org 29 RSCDS Summer School Week 3 St Andrew's RSCDS moira.thomson@rscds.org 30 Princes St Gardens Dancers Outdoor Dancing Ross Bandstand, Princes St Gardens Lindsay Weir Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Ewan Galloway Margaret Burns Aug-18 2 RSCDS Clackmannanshire Summer Dance Cochrane Hall, Alva Jim Lindsay Lesley Ross rscds.clackmannanshire@sky.com 5 RSCDS Summer School Week 4 St Andrew's RSCDS moira.thomson@rscds.org 7 Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Margaret Burns RSCDS Dunfermline Summer Dance St Ninian's, Dunfermline James Coutts Amy Drysdale secretary@rscds-dline.org.uk 9 RSCDS Clackmannanshire Summer Dance Cochrane Hall, Alva Frank Thomson Lesley Ross rscds.clackmannanshire@sky.com 14 Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Margaret Burns RSCDS Clackmannanshire Summer Dance Cochrane Hall, Alva Alan Ross Lesley Ross rscds.clackmannanshire@sky.com 21 Princes St Gardens Dancers Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Margaret Burns Princes St Gardens Dancers AGM & Indoor Dancing Stockbridge House, Cheyne St Margaret Burns

7 Classes 7 Adult Classes Term dates: Spring Term: w/c 16th April for 6 weeks The price of the 6 week term:- Members 36 Non-Members 45 **** Join as a new member of the RSCDS and get discounted classes each term until June 2019 **** Attend two classes in the same term and get a 50% discount on the second class Under 25s can apply for assistance with class fees from our Youth Fund Class Day Time Venue Teacher Musician Beginners Monday pm Intermediate Tuesday pm Advanced Tuesday pm Advanced Plus Thursday pm Murrayfield Parish Church, Ormidale Terrace, EH12 6EQ Barclay Viewforth, 1 Wrights Close, EH10 4HR Greenbank Church (Upper Hall), Braidburn Terrace, EH10 6ES Murrayfield Parish Church, Ormidale Terrace, EH12 6EQ Brian Harry Maggie McLeish / Theresa MacVarish Rachel Shankland Elizabeth Harry Roddy Johnston Seonaid Lynn Rodger McAndrew Matthew MacLennan / Peter Shand Apply online or register at your first class Class Descriptions If you are unsure of which class is best for you please speak with any of our teachers or contact us for advice. Your teacher may suggest that one of our other classes would be more suitable and give you more enjoyment. We are happy for you to transfer between classes to find the right level for you. Beginners Intermediate Advanced Advanced Plus If you want an introduction to the basics of Scottish Country Dancing, this is the class for you. Here, you will learn many popular Scottish dances along with the basic steps and formations needed to do them. After a few weeks in this class, you re sure to be able to negotiate a ceilidh or two Once you have a reasonable grasp of the basics, this class helps you build your knowledge of the steps and most common formations. Some dancers are comfortable remaining at this level, others progress when they feel ready. You will start to become more confident on the dance floor. This class is suitable for experienced intermediate dancers looking to progress. Confident in the basics, a wider range of formations will be introduced although steps will continue to be covered. Selected dances from upcoming events will be taught as many in this class enjoy going to Branch dances and dancing socially in general. For dancers who are confident with all formations and want to perfect their dancing with others of a similar level. Steps and formations are covered in depth with individual comments given to help dancers attain a high level of technique. Our Children s class meets every Thursday, in term time, at Mayfield Salisbury Church Hall, 18 Mayfield Road, EH9 1TQ. All dancers pm Intermediate pm We have a very energetic group of children who love to have fun dancing, but there is always space for a few more. Everyone dances from pm and the more experienced dancers stay on until 5pm for more challenging dances. Scottish country dancing is an excellent way for children to learn teamwork and cooperation whilst keeping fit, having fun and making lots of new friends. New dancers are welcome to join us from Thursday 19th April.

8 I dance in class because 8 We are delighted that more of our dancers want to share why they come to class and what it means to them. At the age of 17 I started to learn to play the accordion and my teacher then was the same teacher as many of the accordionists who play for RSCDS today Chrissie Leatham! A well known name in the teaching circles. Despite my love of the accordion, I started to play with a modern style dance band as a keyboard player and accordionist, thus leaving my teachings with the accordion and my link with Chrissie. I played in a band for general dancing for some 38 years when finally, in 2007, the band stopped playing together and I moved away to live in Spain. I returned to live in Edinburgh and saw the advertisement for RSCDS at beginners level Well! Was I in for a little shock? I only knew Scottish Dance as what I now know is Ceilidh style dancing Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow etc. Then I met Brian Harry who started to educate me in the etiquette and style of RSCDS Scottish dance. I didn t have a clue when he would say things like, CAST UP, REEL OF 3 ON THE SIDE, etc. I had other thoughts of what a reel was e.g. Eightsome Reel. As the last year has gone in, I continue to be educated by the teachers and really am enjoying it so much. Everything that s advertised, like fitness and fun and make new friends is so true. I can remember some (parts) of the dances but still shout, AHRGG!! many times as people guide and shove me into place. Maybe at the age of 67 it s a strange time to start to learn for the first time and despite suffering the stress fracture to my foot at the end of last term, I have recovered and continue to look forward so much to the evenings and functions and have actually moved in to the Intermediate Level which of course means more fun and being guided around the floor often. I love it!! Thank you RSCDS. Ian, Intermediates The Intermediate Class is of mixed ability and anyone with a limited experience of Scottish Dance would feel comfortable and gain from the class. We start the class with a warm up of stretches and step practice, gradually preparing our bodies for the exertions ahead. The dances are relatively easy, but challenging, formations of reels, jigs and strathspeys. So come along with or without a partner if you want raise you heart rate, improve your memory and meet new people. Elizabeth, Intermediates With retirement and winter looming, I was looking for a new activity and I joined the Monday Beginners class last autumn. I had not realised how much fun the class would provide. It delivers physical exercise, without a scrap of lycra in sight! Equally important, it is also keeping the brain alert, learning something new. Sometimes I remember the sequences, sometimes not. It is quite satisfying to be able to complete a whole dance. However in such a friendly, encouraging environment, mistakes become merely adaptations and much credit has to be given to Brian, our tutor, who is patience personified. The live music provided by our pianist Moira is a welcome bonus. Fun, fitness and friendship something to look forward to each week. Anonymous, Monday Beginners Primarily what I get from dancing is a good laugh! As a bonus it keeps me physically and mentally on my toes, trying to work out the dances. We are super lucky with our ever encouraging teacher who teaches us the dances with some historical facts thrown in and we have beautiful live music tailored to our every need which for tricky dances is endless. Iona, Monday Beginners Many thanks to all our teachers and musicians who encourage and nurture all our dancers every week at our classes. We are delighted to be holding a workshop and dance to celebrate International Day of Dance on Saturday 28th April, in the Lauriston Hall, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ. This is a new venture and we hope you will come along and support this event. The workshop is aimed at all dancers who have at least some knowledge of basic formations and will be a fun way to improve your dancing. See page 5 for more information.

9 A new dance for Children at our Ball 9 A new competition for young dance devisors was launched this year and captured the imagination of all the young dancers heading to our Children s Ball. The brief was simple: a fun, progressive 32 bar reel or jig. The prize was a tune especially composed for the dance by renowned musician Iain MacPhail and publication of the dance. The nine dances submitted certainly set a judging challenge but the winning dance was The Reel for Chocolate Bourbons devised by Alice Reedie from RSCDS Dunfermline Branch Children s Class. Alice loves Chocolate Bourbons and they were the inspiration for her dance. Our Judge, Bob Grant, also commended JELC from George Watson s School, and our own Children s Class with their round the room dance "Round Scotland!". Alice is seen here being presented with the reel Miss Alice Reedie which was written for the winning dance by band leader Iain MacPhail. Congratulations to Alice, we hope to be dancing The Reel for Chocolate Bourbons for many years to come at our Children s Ball. Our Children s class were delighted with their result at Perform in Perth and hope to be back next year to dance again. Two of our young dancers tell you themselves about what they enjoyed that day: The Children had a Ball Children from across Edinburgh, Fife and the Borders had a great evening at our Children s Ball, dancing to Iain MacPhail and his Scottish dance band, and there is no doubt that the Flying Scotsman is their favourite dance but they like lots of other dances too, and dance them very well. Many thanks to all the teachers, musicians and parents who ensure children from near and far get to enjoy this annual event. We are also grateful to Walkers Shortbread and S Luca Dairy Ice Cream for their ongoing support. If you know of any young dancers who would like the opportunity to join this event, then please contact Grant Bulloch youth@rscdsedinburgh.org for more information. We d love to have lots more young dancers joining us at this event in It was an amazing experience to dance in front of all those people. It made it feel special to be all dressed the same in purple. Imogen Ellis It was a new experience because we hadn't done any competitions before. I would like to do another competition and it was good to watch the other dancers too. Arwyn Ellis Want to advertise in Dancing Forth contact us at dancingforth@rscdsedinburgh.org

10 Local Groups 10 Atholl SCD Club Secretary: Sandra Cummings Venue: Edinburgh Tabernacle Hall, Ferry Road, EH3 5PR (formerly Inverleith Church Hall) Dates: Music: Tuesdays until 22 May at 7.30pm Iain MacPhail and his band Only new and difficult dances are called, but all programmes are available at Dunedin Dancers Meet most Wednesdays, from pm, in Morningside Parish Church Hall, Cluny Gardens, for Scottish country dancing in a relaxed atmosphere. New dancers are always welcome. Dates are on our website: For additional information, the secretary at enquiries@dunedindancers.org.uk or phone Dunedin Dancers run a bi-annual Folk Dance Festival, to which they invite various foreign dance groups, and regularly visit festivals abroad. Trinity SCD Club A warm welcome is assured at this social country dancing club for adults which meets (usually) on two Saturdays per month from September to May. Regular dances are held in the Edinburgh Academy Junior School, 10 Arboretum Road, Edinburgh, EH3 5PL and all dances are recapped. All dancers are encouraged to join as members which gives the benefit of a reduced admission charge. More information is on our website: or contact Sylvia Davie, Secretary secretary@trinityscdc.eu Gay Gordons Edinburgh The Gay Gordons, Edinburgh s LGBT SCD Group, welcomes all dancers to our friendly sessions. Mondays 7.30pm. See our website for info. Contact : info@gaygordonsedinburgh.co.uk Website: We also attend other events with groups in London, Manchester and Dumfries. Open to all regardless of experience. Edinburgh Ladies Club President: Carolyn Bratton Secretary: Anne Hackland Dates: Time: Music: Wednesday evenings September to March pm Recorded New members and visitors always welcome. Come along and give us a try! Currie SCD Club Chairman: Sylvia Dalgleash Venue: Dates: Time: Music: St Margaret s, 525 Lanark Road, EH14 5DG September to April pm Recorded Harrison SCD Club New members and visitors always welcome. Contact: Yvonne Munro / munro894@btinternet.com Venue: Dates: Time: Music: Polwarth Church Hall, Polwarth Terrace, EH11 4LU October to March pm Recorded Morningside Club Secretary: Sandra Shaw Venue: Dates: Time: Music: Cost: Visitors: secretary@morningsidescdclub.com St Matthew Hall, Morningside Parish Church, Braid Road, EH10 6AE Monday evenings October to March pm Calum Marwick 65 per annum or 40 per term 7 per evening and 10 per parties New members and visitors always welcome. GRAND NEW YEAR DANCE 2018 Over 120 dancers enjoyed the above event on 2nd January 2018 at the Thomas Morton Hall with music supplied by Marian Anderson. Our chosen Charity this year was St Columba's Hospice and we handed over a cheque for 1, which was raised from the dance and raffle. Many thanks to all who attended, took part in the raffle and who helped in any way Margaret Harris, David & Brenda Ballantyne, James & Belle Summers " New members and visitors always welcome Thank you to the many members who contribute to make each edition of Dancing Forth possible. Looking for new shoes? Branch members qualify for a 10% discount in Dancewear on production of your membership card.

11 Youth 11 Our Children s class with their guests at our Children in Need Ceilidh Our Children s team were more than delighted to win their first ever competition at Perform in Perth. Dancing Pluto s Head, a new Reel from RSCDS Book 51 they captured the trophy for SCD Mixed or Boys teams aged 12 and under. Left to right: Imogen Ellis, Kirsten Smith (back), Emma Crawford, Jamie Crawford, Arwyn Ellis, Rory Smith, Ailsa Smith and Suki Milling. (see also Page 9 ) See Page 8 Young dancers came along to entertain us at our Nice n Easy dance. It was mid term so we were few in number but we danced some of our favourite dances and then got to join in the social dancing. This year, Jamie brought his pipes along and made sure that our Burns Supper was duly serenaded with some Burns tunes.

12 Nice n Easy fun for all Luke Brady and his Scottish dance band at our Nice n Easy Dance Dancers having fun at our Nice n Easy dance in February 2018 Christine MacRae and Melvyn Grieg Gordon Ford and Alyssa Paris Children s Ball 2018 All images RSCDS Edinburgh Thank you to the many members who contribute to make each edition of Dancing Forth possible.