Sabine Baring-Gould was enthusiastic about dancing, particularly the old
country dances, and this enthusiasm, coupled with the need to marry off nine daughters, led him to build the ballroom at Lew House.
Our teachers did not know, or certainly did not indicate they knew, that the dance was actually a modified version of the classic English
country dance, "Sir Roger de Cloverly." To our teachers--and to us--it was an authentic 'American' dance.
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Country Dance." International Encyclopedia of Dance.
Anyone who would like further information about the Knowle Scottish
Country Dance Club can call 01564 776919.
The main thesis of the book, that the almains of the repertoire of the measures were precursors of the
country dance, is unconvincing.
People are anxious to learn the old dances, according to the Royal Scottish
Country Dance Society.
GREAT FUN Open-air dancing at Wallington Hall at an annual event of the Royal Scottish
Country Dance Society
"This year the children opened the gala with a
country dance to the tune of The Grand Old Duke of York."
There will be a display by the Royal Scottish
Country Dance Society.
22 DGNHAS Members'Night, Cumberland Street Day Centre, Dumfries, 7.30pm 25 Dumfries
Country Dance Club, St Mary's/ Greyfriars Hall, 7.45pm.
WE don't promise any John Sergeant clones, but fans of a certain popular TV dance show will find plenty of live entertainment at the annual Scottish
Country Dance Festival at Emmanuel College, Gateshead, tomorrow, February 14.
Knowle Scottish
Country Dance Club meets up every week and is currently looking for new members.