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Annual Dance

Dancing on the Quay

The Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club offers a warm welcome to all who would like to experience the joys of Scottish country dancing:

Beginner and intermediate/experienced dancing classes are offered on Monday evenings September through April. Class hours are 7:30 - 10:00 PM. During the last half hour, both classes join together for social dancing. Classes are held at Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC.
Scottish country dancing, also known as "the ballroom dancing of Scotland", is energetic, enjoyable and sociable. It is performed in "sets" similar to square dancing. As a non-competitive recreational activity, it is quite distinct from Highland Dancing. It is good for the body, the mind, and the soul.
No experience is necessary to begin, and one doesn't need to be Scottish!
You do not need to bring a partner. For sociability's sake, dancing with many different partners is encouraged.
Music consists of reels, jigs and strathspeys, primarily played by fiddle and accordion bands, but occasionally played on bagpipes. You can't help but dance when you hear this music!
Dress for class should be chosen for comfort and ease of movement: skirt or dress for ladies, and casual pants or kilt for men.
Footwear generally consists of ghillies or ballet slippers, but any light shoe may be worn to begin with.
Perhaps you are not sure if Scottish country dancing is for you? To make it easier for you to decide, your first two classes comprise a free trial period.

Classes resume Monday September 8, 2008

The Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club (BSCSC) was formed in 1972. The club has two qualified dancing teachers: Rosemary Coupe (intermediate/experienced), and Cathrine Conings (beginners). The BSCDC hosts an annual dance in March. For many years, the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra has provided the music for this event. Club members also enjoy dancing at many Scottish country dance events held throughout the lower mainland. All members of the BSCDC also belong to the Vancouver Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS). The RSCDS is a worldwide organization that provides essential resources, trains teachers and sets standards for this dance form.

The Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club has an Entertainment Team that is available to perform at community events, retirement homes and health care facilities.