Scottish Dancing in and around Canberra
See the Calendar Page for events throughout 2009
Download flyers showing details of all SCD groups in Canberra in 2009: A4 3-fold 2-sided    A4 1-sided
"Roots" - four articles detailing the early history of Scottish Dancing in Canberra, by Dr Tom Middlemiss, is now available in the "Articles" page

The Canberra Ball
A special occasion to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns
In The Great Hall of University House, Australian National University
with music by Stringfiddle
Saturday 29 August 2009 (Drinks 7.00pm, Grand March 7.30pm). Tickets $40. Visitors are especially welcome.
Programme          Recap Sheet
1. Joie de Vivre  (8x32J) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 39; 2. Riggs of Corn  (6x32R) 2C (3C set) Glasgow Assembly; 3. The Silver Tassie (8x32S) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Leaflet; 4. The Wild Geese (8x32J) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 24; 5. Frae A’ The Airts (8x32M [16S+16R]) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Leaflet; 6. The Homecoming Dance (4x32R) 4C (4C set) RSCDS Leaflet 2009 ; 7. The Lea Rig  (8x32S) 2C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 21; 8. The Montgomeries’  Rant (8x32R) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 10; 9. Ayrshire Lassies (5x32S) 5C (5C set) Haynes, Carnforth 4; 10. Twa Rogueish Een (8x32J) 3C (4C set) Drewry, Rondel Bk;
approx. 9.15 pm Burns Anniversary Ceremony and Supper
11. Duncan Gray  (8x40R) 3C (4C set) Drewry, Rondel Bk ; 12. A Man’s a Man For A’ That (8x32S) 3C (4C set) Drewry, Silver City Bk; 13. Cutty Sark  (8x32J) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Bk 40; 14. Round Reel of Eight (1x88R) Sq set RSCDS Bk 27; 15. Burns Night  (6x32J) 2C (3C set) McOwen, Boston Branch; 16 The Minister on the Loch (3x32S) 3C (3C set) RSCDS 4 dances 2008; 17. The Kelloholm Jig (8x32J) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Leaflet 32; 18. Mairi’s Wedding (8x40R) 3C (4C set) Cosh, 22 SCDs plus 2
For further information contact: Elaine Arthur (02) 6254 7879 elaine.arthur@apex.net.au , Bruce Clark (02) 6288 2487 jbclark@webone.com.au , Clare Hughes (02) 6248 9090 friendly@homemail.com.au , Elizabeth Low (02) 6288 8177 cnorton@pcug.org.au
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

The Monday 'Occasional Class':. Monday 29 June, from 6 to 7 pm at St Andrew's Church Hall . Contact Elaine Arthur (elaine.arthur@apex.net.au or phone 6254 7879). Classes will resume in August - details to be announced
4 July

BRANCH POT LUCK TEA DANCE, Saturday, 4 July 2009 (American Independence Day), Dancing 3-5.30 pm; Pot Luck Tea 5.30 pm, St Andrews Church Hall, $5 plus a little food to share for a pot luck tea. 
Join us on the 4th July to sample something a little different than our usual bill of fare.  At our previous hosted dinner evenings, dining has preceded dancing.  On this occasion, we shall reverse the order of proceedings.  An afternoon of dancing to be followed by an early Pot Luck tea will also leave your American Independence Day Saturday evening free for other pursuits.    Please bring some food to share with others.  Enquiries to Elizabeth Low cnorton@pcug.org.au or Hisako Ewing ewing.i.h@gmail.com
Bracket 1:- Catch the Wind 32R 3C Bk 45; Joie de Vivre 32J 3C Bk 39; Seann Triubhas Willichan 32S 2C Bk 27; Flowers of Edinburgh 32R 3C Bk 1; Machine Without Horses 32J 3C Bk 12; 
Bracket 2 (American Flavour):- The Gopher’s Reel 32R 3C, M Boehmer, Cameo Coll VII; Trip to Gatlinburg 32J 3C Leaflet, S Tang; Saint John River 32S 4C New Brunswick Coll; Kelso Races 32R 3C Misc II; The Shenandoah River Reel 32R 3C, E Ernst, Ness House Coll Bk 3;
Bracket 3:- Miss Hadden’s Reel 32J 3C Bk 23; The De’il Amang the Tailors 32R 3C Bk 14; The Minister on the Loch 32S 3C set, 4/2008; The Kelloholm Jig 32J 3C Leaflet 32; Mairi’s Wedding 40R 3C, J Cosh
All dances will be recapped or walked through as required.      Recap Sheet
12-18 July 34th RSCDS Australian Winter School, Kiama, NSW (Sydney Branch), Winter School Secretary, Clare Haack, 0408 669 439, Website: www.rscds.org.au Email: winterschool2009@rscds.org.au
7 Aug Belconnen SCD Advanced Social - 8pm Assembly Hall, Macquarie Primary School, Bennelong Cr, Macquarie. Led by Elaine and Jack. Programme
29 Aug The Canberra Ball (see above) Programme & Recaps
11 Sept Belconnen SCD Advanced Social - 8pm Assembly Hall, Macquarie Primary School, Bennelong Cr, Macquarie. Led by Jill and David
16 Sept Branch AGM
19 Sept Marengo SCD Social, Contacts: Maurice Harcombe 63846222; Jean Williams 63827918 Programme
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