Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Brighton Branch
Scottish dancing is sociable, energetic and fun. Learn highland (including the sword dance) or country dance with RSCDS qualified teachers. Scottish dancing is good exercise, it keeps you fit and healthy and is a great way to make new friends. It's also tremendously good value at only £4 for each evening. Come and learn to dance at RSCDS Brighton's friendly classes in Brighton and Hove, Sussex. Beginners are always welcome.
Classes resume after Christmas on 6th January 2012- for more details see classes - country or classes - highland.
Highland dancing, which includes sword dancing, is for individuals and is very popular with children. We often perform highland dancing for competitions and displays.
On the far left you can see someone dancing a highland fling, which is a highland dance. In the photograph, Rod is demonstrating a sword dance.
Scottish Country dances are set dances. They are more complex than ceilidh or barn dancing, so they involve your brain as well as your body.
On the right are people in two rows who are dancing a Scottish country dance called the Petronella.
Follow the above links to find out more about Highland dance or Scottish Country Dancing and to find links to selected YouTube videos.
I am grateful to Marucho's Folkdance Site for the two delightfully animated gif images above.
What else do you need to know?
- No kilts required, just wear loose clothes and soft shoes.
- You don't need a partner, Scottish country dances are danced in sets of six or eight people and we like to change partners for each dance.
- We run weekly practice classes in both Scottish Country Dance or Highland dancing. Come and learn steps, formations and simple dances for fun and also to prepare for forthcoming formal balls and other events.
- Our term dates are about the same as school terms but we finish a little earlier in the summer - check the classes-highland and classes-country pages for details.
