As part of our 90th Anniversary Celebrations,
RSCDS London Branch this took place on Saturday 16 October 2021 at Allum Manor Hall, Allum Lane,Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3PJ
Dancing to the music of Ian Muir and the Craigellachie Band
Dance Programme: Miss Hadden’s Reel, Fraser’s Favourite, Miss Milligan’s Strathspey, Miss Allie Anderson, Lady Susan Stewart’s Reel, The Gentleman, The Dancing Master, Argyll Strathspey, The Westminster Reel, Major Ian Stewart, The Earl of Mansfield, The Glasgow Highlanders, Farewell to Balfour Road, Cramond Bridge, Culla Bay, The New Rigged Ship, Jean Martin of Aberdeen, The Montgomeries’ Rant
Plus 90th Anniversary Dance Competition winning dance – London Nine-O
London Branch Dance Devising Competition – RESULTS
Trialing dancers, musician and teacher with London Branch chair, Joanne Lawrence and president, Rachel Wilton
On Saturday 11 September 2021 eight dancers, a teacher, a musician, twelve observers drawn from the Branch committee and long standing Branch members, plus a videographer assembled in the upper hall of St Columba’s Church in Knightsbridge, London. All had generously foregone some early morning sleep to be there for doors opening at 9.00am. The Branch is most grateful to them and staff at St Columba’s for making this one-off event possible. We were especially pleased to welcome Branch president, Rachel Wilton and vice-president, Mary Barker. COVID precautions were observed throughout. Read more »
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Thank you!
Our first dance at St Columba’s, Pont Street on Saturday 18 September 2021 since the COVID situation brought a halt to live dancing was a great success. Many dancers came to support the Branch and enjoy the lively music of Dave Hall and his SCD Band – Dave Hall (accordion), Ali Forbes (keyboard) and Christina Hood (violin).
Dance programme: Pelorus Jack, Mrs MacLeod, Cape Town Wedding, Miss Allie Anderson, Cherrybank Gardens, Trip to Timber Ridge, The Bees of Maggieknockater, Asilomar Romantic, The Black Mountain Reel, Kendall’s Hornpipe, Mrs Milne of Kinneff, The Music Will Tell You, The New Rigged Ship, The Haar on Skye, John of Bon Accord, Jean Martin of Aberdeen, Best Set in the Hall, Da Rain Dancin’.
Photos and video courtesy Petar Petkovic
See other videos from the New Season Dance on our YouTube channel
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RICHMOND BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS CLASS
Return to dance!
London Branch had a wonderful return to dance at the Open Air dancing in Kensington Gardens on 21 and 28 August. Massive thanks to James Fairbairn for his meticulous organisation which made the whole thing possible.
James also acted as MC on 28 August, enticing an ever growing number of passers-by to join members and friends of London Branch in dancing to the music of Dave Hall and Ali Forbes. The previous week, Frank Reid provided the music and Jim Cook acted as MC , inspiring dancers to brave the threatened rain and enjoy the dance.
It was good to see so many old faces, reunited after too long apart. We were delighted to welcome new dancers and we thank those who came for their willingness to join in. Please do come to other London Branch events, it was a pleasure to dance with you!
Thank you to James, Jim, Frank, Dave, Ali and all who helped make our first foray back to dance so pleasurable.
We now look forward to our New Season Dance on Saturday 18 September and to classes resuming on Wednesday 22 September at Park Walk, Richmond and Pont Street. Our COVID safety guidelines may be found here or on the right hand side of the website front page.
Please check with the website and eUpdate for further details. Read more »
The Branch runs classes and dances in Scottish Country Dancing for beginners and experienced dancers as well as a lively family class. If you would like be on our mailing list or have a question about Scottish Country Dancing in London please contact the Publicity coordinator using our contact form.
NEXT DANCE EVENT – SUMMER WEDNESDAY DANCE
| London Branch Classes – Spring term classes start 12 January 2022 | ||
| Beginners and Improvers Class | Wednesdays 7 – 9pm | London SW10 0AY |
| Technique Class for Intermediate and Advanced Dancers | Wednesdays 7 – 9pm | London SW10 0AY |
| Summer General Class | Wednesdays 7 – 9pm | London SW10 0AY |
| Mixed Ability Class | Wednesdays 2.30 – 4.30pm | London SW1X 0BD |
| Richmond Beginner’s and Improvers Class * see updates on page for class venue | Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm | Richmond TW9 1DH |
| Families in London Dance Scottish | Selected Saturdays | Clapham SW11 1EQ |
| Technique Class for advanced and very advanced dancers | Selected Sundays 11.00am – 1.00pm | WC1N 1DN |
| Future Dances | ||
| Summer Wednesday Dance | Wednesday 1 June 2022 | |
| AGM and End of Season Dance | Saturday 11 June 2022 | |
| Open Air Dancing | Saturdays 13, 20, 27 August 2022 | |
| New Season Dance | Saturday 17 September 2022 | |
| Autumn Wednesday Dance | Wednesday 26 October 2022 |