Course 1: Sunday 19 February to Friday 24 February 2012.
Teachers: Alasdair Brown, Eric Finley, Sue Porter.
Musicians: Bill Ewan, George Meikle, Frank Thomson.
GENERAL
The School is
open to members of the Society over the age of 16, on a residential basis only.
Applicants must complete forms and return them as soon as possible. Late applications may be considered if space is available.
ACCOMMODATION
Please note, when you are completing the application form, that most of the
accommodation offered in the hotel is based on shared accommodation with either twin beds or double bed, or in a
family room, sleeping three. Please indicate with whom you wish to share. If you do not do so the
hotel will allocate you to a room.
There is a
very limited number of single occupancy rooms. These
are allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.
There are a
limited number of spaces for non-dancing partners, sharing a room. Non-dancing partners may not attend classes,
may attend social dances in the hotel as spectators and may apply for a ticket
for the ball at Blair Castle, to be paid for on arrival.
FEES
The standard fee for the Winter School is £525.00 per person if sharing a room, £540.00 for single
occupancy and £400.00 for a non-dancing partner. Fees
include, dinner, bed and breakfast. Lunch may be purchased in the hotel if
wished. Fees for dancers also include all tuition, tea/coffee served during class breaks, social dances, transfer
(by bus) and ticket for Blair Castle.
CLASSES
It is hoped to have Scottish country dance classes at Intermediate, Advanced
and Very Advanced levels. The classes offered will depend on demand.
There will be classes on four mornings from 9.30am - 10.45am and 11.15am -
12.30pm. There will be optional activities on some afternoons. .
SOCIAL DANCING
There will be social dancing on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings from 8.15pm. On Wednesday evening there will be a ceilidh with a
mixture of turns and dancing and on Thursday there will be a ball in Blair Castle from 8.30pm - 11.00pm, the cost of this is included in
the fee. Please bring formal dress if possible.
BOOKLET
Detailed information booklets will be provided upon receipt of the balance of your fee.
SHOP
The shop will be open on dates and at times to be confirmed. Because of space, our shop stock will be limited and we will only be
able to fill branch orders if the order is received at Headquarters in advance.
Other branch orders will be forwarded to Headquarters for completion.
REGISTRATION
Your room will be available from 2.00pm on Sunday 19 February for Course 1. Guests should aim to arrive in time to
attend the wine reception at 5.15pm before the evening dinner. Guests should
vacate their rooms after breakfast on the final morning and return their
keys to the hotel desk.
