We have never experienced a time like this. To help support the worldwide community of Scottish country dancers, we are issuing a series of newsletters to our members and subscribers - Dance Scottish At Home. This will develop and improve as time goes on, and we will be responding to what you would like to see and read. Our aim is to include articles, music, games, podcasts and online classes that will entertain and connect us with our dancing friends across the globe.

You are encouraged to share Dance Scottish At Home with dancers and musicians in your Group, Branch and wider network. We are all part of the Scottish dance family and now is the time to show it. 

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Dance Scottish At Home - 16th October 2020

This week we’re back with a packed edition to stimulate those routines – the “At Home Podcast” for your tapping toes, dance puzzles for buzzing brains, a Scots History jigsaw for speedy fingers and the online class link for a total dance workout. Of course there’s also plenty for those who just want to sit back and relax!

At Home Podcast

This week’s “At Home Podcast” features new recordings from Craig Paton, Maureen Rutherford brings us an “Album of the Week”, Holger Schuckelt tells the story behind his dance “Bohemian Reflections” from RSCDS Book 51 and Ian explores dances to song tunes. Of course there’s also a new musical quiz all about colours.

What's behind the name?

A few weeks ago, Fiona Newton, of the Inverness and District Branch, was inspired to get in touch having read about the Napier Commission in the “What’s Behind the Name?” about The Old Man of Storr. DSAH got in touch with Fiona and we’re delighted to share her personal family connection to the Commission this week in “What’s Behind the Dancer?”

Virtual Festival 2020

We love the entries we received for the Virtual Festival. So far it is quite an international cast, with videos from Russia, the USA, Australia, Ireland, Germany and France. The entries are proof that Scottish dancers really are a wonderfully creative and entertaining lot that can - if needs be - work with just 2 or 3 dancers and still come up with beautiful choreographies. We are also impressed by the stories you have invented and the fun ideas you have had. 

WATCH THE VIDEOS HERE
 

The latest online class

Join a different RSCDS Teacher each week for a mixture of basic movements, warm ups, technique and steps to keep you active. Live every Wednesday at 19:00 UK time, the class will give you the chance to dance with RSCDS members around the world at the same time.  *Please note that not all recorded classes begin immediately - skip ahead on the recording to find the start time, or just let it run and enjoy the music!* 

ONLINE CLASS - 21ST OCTOBER 2020

Scroll down to catch up on previous classes.

Dance puzzles

Do you enjoy solving puzzles? This week we have provided 2 challenges to entertain, perplex and intrigue you.

AUTUMN ANAGRAMS

JIGSAW PUZZLE

Find the full Dance Scottish At Home newsletter here >

"I greatly appreciate the innovative way that the RSCDS has ensured that we all keep up our dance skills and stay connected to one another throughout this challenging time.  It was a real treat to have Angela teach the class accompanied by her husband, Graham on the piano.

Thank you again to the imaginative team at RSCDS for implementing this social connection for all of us in the worldwide dancing community."

 Helene and Douglas Nelson,  rscdsgleneagles.org