:: Classes

Wee ones: Introduction to all forms of Scottish Dance: learn basic steps for reels and jigs. A light-hearted fun program meant to foster a love of dance through solo and group work. Starting at 3 years of age.

Beginners: Introduction to Highland & Scottish Country Dancing. Learn basic steps for reels and jigs. Learn different music tempos for all basic steps and formations.

Junior-Intermediate: These classes are slightly more intense. In addition to reels and jigs, dancers will be introduced to more complex patterns in strathspeys and hornpipes and more intricate formations. Great emphasis will be placed on technique in both solo and group dancing.

Parents: A Scottish Country Dance class for Mum and Dad. Find out how your child can dance a double figure of eight. What do they mean when they say 'we learnt' the pousette and tournée today'? A fun, 10 week course offered each Autumn and Spring.

Senior: dancers who have completed previous classes. For highly motivated teens and young adults interested in performing. Background in all forms of Scottish Dance and attending Medal Test Classes. Travel to festivals and performances overseas will be included in this class.

All dancers registered have equal opportunity to perform; there are no additional fees or classes to belong to a performance group. There are no auditions. The dancers will enjoy dancing for the fun of movement, at the same time learning a disciplined skill that will carry them through their lives. There are equal opportunities for Workshops, Festivals and Tours. They will learn good self-esteem, confidence and will have many opportunities to perform.

Dancers in this school have travelled the globe through their education in dance with Sandra Crosby and the Inverglen Scottish Dance School. Their Scottish Country Dancing, the fine ballroom dancing of Scotland, will carry them through their lives. You may find Scottish Country Dance Associations from Scotland to Japan, Germany to Hong Kong. Dancers of all ages join in to celebrate at any social gathering.