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New Dancers’ Celebration 2020 7:30 pm New Dancers’ Celebration 2020 @ Paraparaumu Memorial Hall Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm Hosted by Waikanae Club Music by Aileen Logie, Hilary Ferral and Jason Morris The dances will be walked through once Download the 2020 New Dancers Celebration Programme 2 Download the 2020 New Dancers Celebration Crib[...] | ||||||
Musicians Tea Dance 2020 2:00 pm Musicians Tea Dance 2020 @ Hutt Intermediate School Hall Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm New Zealand’s Scottish Country Dancing musicians are gathering in Lower Hutt at Labour Weekend to share ideas and make music together. Come and dance to a variety of musicians and bands from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston[...] |
Hosted by Waikanae Club
Music by Aileen Logie, Hilary Ferral and Jason Morris
The dances will be walked through once
Download the 2020 New Dancers Celebration Programme 2
Download the 2020 New Dancers Celebration Crib Sheet
Download the instructions to Sophie’s Sand Castle
Things to know
- There is plenty of parking, both around the hall, and on the surrounding streets
- When you arrive, please scan the QR code at the door (we have one specially for the dance), or sign the register
- There will be plenty of sanitisers, so try to use them, or wash your hands regularly
- There will be water available, but please bring a water bottle if you prefer
- With Level 1 in mind, we will be using paper plates and cups
- Those of you coming who are not new dancers, please bring a small disposable plate of pre-cooked food
- We encourage everybody to wear name badges if you have them
New Zealand’s Scottish Country Dancing musicians are gathering in Lower Hutt at Labour Weekend to share ideas and make music together.
Come and dance to a variety of musicians and bands from Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch!
MC: Jeanette Watson
All welcome. Please bring a small plate for afternoon tea and your own cup.
Download the 2020 Musicians Tea Dance Programme
Music by Saltire Band
Download the 2020 Carterton Annual Dance Programme
Dances at the Wellington Region Hogmanay on 31 December will be walked.
However, this is an additional opportunity for people to try the less familiar dances ahead of the main event.
Download the 2020 Wellington Region Hogmanay Programme
Music by the Saltire Scottish Dance Band
Download the 2020 Wellington Region Hogmanay Programme
Download the 2020 Wellington Region Hogmanay Crib Sheet
Most dances walked.
Pre-registration
Due to Covid-19 and to avoid queues on the night, pre-registration and payment is requested.
Details of how to pay are on the registration form.
Please bring a small disposable plate of cold finger food (no heating available).
On the front lawn
Student Common room if wet – access via Stout Street door
Download the 2021 Summer Dancing Poster
On the front lawn
Student Common room if wet – access via Stout Street door
Download the 2021 Summer Dancing Poster
On the front lawn
Student Common room if wet – access via Stout Street door
Download the 2021 Summer Dancing Poster
On the front lawn
Student Common room if wet – access via Stout Street door
Download the 2021 Summer Dancing Poster
A one-day practical course for people with piano skills who would like to explore the role of the pianist in a Scottish Country Dance band. Not just for dancers – this is also your chance to bring your friend/family member into your world!
The course will cover:
- The role of the piano in a SCD band
- Bow-and-curtsey chords
- Vamping styles for reels, jigs and strathspeys
- The ‘shape’ of a SCD set of tunes
- Next steps
Pianists don’t need to be top-flight soloists. This is a very different approach: most of the time we’re not playing the tune. Some music theory is useful, especially understanding major and minor chords. There will be plenty of practice time, pianos/headphones provided.
Bring: Lunch (tea/coffee provided); A digital piano/keyboard if you have one
Register: email Lynne Scott or phone 021 846596
Lynne is the RSCDS NZ Branch Music Adviser