Class Notes

This page contains information about the dancing. If you are interested in coming to a class, we have a Welcome page with all the information you need to join us. Check the Calendar and Events page for dates, times, and locations of upcoming classes (click on the event to see full details).

Here is a link to the Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary website, which has information on all aspects of dancing as well as a large collection of dance cribs and links to dance videos: Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary.

This video is a great introduction to or review of Scottish Country Dancing as it introduces the basics, then the various types of steps, common figures, and then shows some of the better known dances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF-QZqMxb20&t=1181s

People may also find these videos useful for polishing up SCD figures: http://www.lowerhuttscd.org.nz/index.php/teaching-tools/

Here is a page with links to information about each class with what technique and dances were taught.

North America did very well at the 2025 Newcastle Festival. Here are a few links to watch.

• • Newcastle Festival 2025 – Winning Display – North American Team

  • Newcastle Festival 2025 – Mixed Open 1st place – North American Team (Rockies) – Monica’s Way (J)

  • Newcastle Festival 2025 – Men’s Open 2nd Place – North American (Maple) – Mrs Stewart of Fasnacloich

  • Newcastle Festival 2025 – Ladies Open 2nd Place – North American (Raccoon) – Barbara’s Strathspey