South Wales Branch
Scottish country dancing in South Wales
Displays of Scottish Country Dancing
by small teams of dancers for residents of care homes, members of church groups, youth clubs, Brownies, Beavers, and where possible encourage audience participation.
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Community-based events
free of charge and open to the public, such as family picnics with dancing in the open air in local parks or castle grounds.
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Fitness and wellbeing of Scottish Country Dancing
often in conjunction with Wellbeing Co-ordinators in local authorities and health trusts.​
Dancing "Postie's Jig" at Nazareth House
"What a lovely experience you provided for us: residents who rarely physically engage were clapping hands, and in some instances shaking tambourines and sleigh bells. We loved that you and your dancers took time to get to know ‘us’, and shared tea and cake with us. Big thank-you!"
​Ceilidhs and one-off tasters
all the fun of a ceilidh plus light hearted sessions in the community to learn the basics of Scottish Country Dance.
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Newcomers’ classes
in local venues to follow-up the taster sessions.
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Supporting others
supporting organisations and charities wishing to put on fund-raising events.​
Ready for "The Flying Scotsman" at Seventh Day Adventist Church
​Festivals and events
displays of Scottish Country Dancing and providing information alongside other dance groups at local Festivals and other public events, such as at the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
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St Andrew’s Day and Burns Night
dance events in the community to mark special days, haggis at Burns Suppers is always popular.
Festivals and events
It's not just dancing,
the poems of Robert Burns add amusement.
Dancing
"The Gay Gordons",
a fun ceilidh dance
