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Annual Tea Dance: August 11th 2012, Putaruru College Hall. Soup and Buns 5.30. Dancing to start 6pm.
Jam Tea Dance: July 8th 2012, Amisfield School Hall. Dancing from 2pm followed by a light dinner.
The Club meets from 6.30pm each Thursday from February through to December.
Junior dancers finish at 8pm with others continuing until around 10pm.
In the school holidays junior dancers do not meet and Club nights begin at 7:30pm. Club finishes for the night
around 10pm but the children's classes end at 8pm.
We have a good representation of children and adults all eager
to learn more of Scottish Country Dancing. You definitely don't have to be Scottish to enjoy Scottish
Country Dancing and it's a great form of exercise - jigging instead of
jogging. It's a great family leisure activity, improving fitness
and co-ordination in both young and old. It's also a great way to make new
friends. You may think you have two left feet but the lively
music and skilful tuition will soon get them tapping. There's no need to
bring a partner, both men and women are very welcome. Women can just as
easily dance the male part and vice versa, as the moves are generally
similar. Scottish country-dances are danced in groups of six or eight people
and you're generally expected to have a different partner for each dance. Some of the steps and formations may be familiar, others.... the
Strathspey, the grand chain, the skip change.... will soon be learnt and
you'll find yourself not only dancing but having fun and keeping fit. Wear something comfortable. As you go on, you may want to buy ballet
slippers or ghillies, but in the meantime soft-soled shoes are fine. No heels
please. There is no need to wear a kilt or a white dress and sash, these are
usually reserved for formal occasions and many choose not to wear them at
all. Scottish Country Dancing is the original ballroom dancing
of Scotland but is not confined to the indoors. During summer there's outdoor
dancing at various venues. Come Scottish Country Dancing - this is Ceilidh social dancing -
fun and friendship. If you're new to Tokoroa, or if you've been here a while and would
like to try a new pastime perhaps you'd like to join us too - we'd love to
see you. Tokoroa Scottish
Country Dancing Club Graeme Hall
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