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Daytime dancing for advanced dancers 12:45 pm
Daytime dancing for advanced dancers @ St John’s Anglican Church Hall
Mar 12 @ 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
With a variety of local tutors, these sessions provide independent dancers with the opportunity for dancing in the afternoon with people from other clubs as well as their own. It is for those who would[...]
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General daytime dancing 12:45 pm
General daytime dancing @ St John’s Anglican Church Hall
Mar 19 @ 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
With tutor Catherine McCutcheon, the focus of these sessions is on popular dances, including some from upcoming dance programmes. Although the dances will be walked and taught, they will best suit those of intermediate level[...]
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Daytime dancing for advanced dancers 12:45 pm
Daytime dancing for advanced dancers @ St John’s Anglican Church Hall
Mar 26 @ 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm
With a variety of local tutors, these sessions provide independent dancers with the opportunity for dancing in the afternoon with people from other clubs as well as their own. It is for those who would[...]
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Oct
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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 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
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Oct
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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 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

 

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Nov
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Carterton Annual Dance 2020 @ Carterton School Hall
Nov 7 @ 7:30 pm

Music by Saltire Band

Download the 2020 Carterton Annual Dance Programme

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Dec
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Wellington Hogmanay dance walkthrough 2020 @ St David’s Multicultural Church Hall
Dec 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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

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Dec
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Wellington Hogmanay 2020 @ Knox- St Columba's Church Hall
Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm

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.

Register online here

Details of how to pay are on the registration form.

Please bring a small disposable plate of cold finger food (no heating available).

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Jan
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Wellington Region Summer Dancing 2021 @ Old Government Building
Jan 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

On the front lawn

Student Common room if wet – access via Stout Street door

Download the 2021 Summer Dancing Poster

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Jan
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Wellington Region Summer Dancing 2021 @ Old Government Building
Jan 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

On the front lawn

Student Common room if wet – access via Stout Street door

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Wellington Region Summer Dancing 2021 @ Old Government Building
Feb 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

On the front lawn

Student Common room if wet – access via Stout Street door

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Feb
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Wellington Region Summer Dancing 2021 @ Old Government Building
Feb 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

On the front lawn

Student Common room if wet – access via Stout Street door

Download the 2021 Summer Dancing Poster

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Feb
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Piano Playing for Scottish Country Dancing @ Lynne's Studio
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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

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