Young Scottish dancers lead the way
Eleven excited, lively children from the Edinburgh Branch of the Royal Scottish
Country Dance Society (RSCDS) took to the floor last Monday evening to
demonstrate popular Scottish dances as the sunset on Edinburgh Castle. Lots of
local dancers joined in the dancing on the flagstones at the Ross Bandstand.
Organised as part of a season of outdoor dancing in the gardens, our team of
children expertly led the crowds through reels, jigs and strathspeys to the
music of local bandleader, Callum Wilson.
Specially chosen dances included the Holyrood Strathspey, a dance from the latest
book of country dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society,
which is aimed at young dancers as well as old favourite The Deil amang the
Tailors.
“Our Aim is to encourage dancers of all ages to participate and Princes Street
Gardens is a good place for children to learn that Scottish Country Dancing is
not just an interest for when you are young” said Margaret Burns, Chairperson
of Princes Street Gardens Dancers, “but a lifetime hobby enjoyed by all”.
Princes Street Gardens Dancing runs throughout the summer on Monday evenings and is a great way to get fit, whilst having fun.
Want to try it for yourself? RSCDS Edinburgh runs classes in Scottish Country
dancing starting in September for all levels and abilities. Scottish dancing is
a great way to keep fit, make friends and have fun. For more information, visit
the website http://www.rscdsedinburgh.org