News and events
No walk - no talk evening of dancing - 27 July 2019
The
RSCDS Cape Town Branch will be holding the twelfth in our popular No
Walk/No Talk evenings of dancing on Saturday 27 July to which you are all
invited. The event takes place at Claremont Congregational Church
at 5:45pm for 6:00pm and will continue till 8:00pm,
after which we adjourn for a shared supper. The programme and cribs can be downloaded below. |
Bergvliet Social - 27 June 2019
The programme is out for the Bergvliet Social this Thursday 27 June 2019: 1. The Dashing White Sergeant R32 3+3RR RSCDS III 2. The Highland Fair J32 2/4L RSCDS Graded 3. McGregor Strathspey S32 3/3L Gilmour 4. Catch the Wind R32 3/4L Butterfield: RSCDS XLV 5. New Year Jig J32 3/4L Robson: RSCDS LI 6. The Cabrach S32 3/4L Goldring Gr1 7. Jaywalking J40 3/4L Tyler 8. Cati Ramsay R32 2/4L Gaul 9. 12 Coates Crescent S32 4/4L RSCDS XL 10. The Montgomeries' Rant R32 3/4L Castle Menzies (18C): RSCDS X 11. Best Set in the Hall J32 3/4L Greenwood: RSCDS XLVI 12. Tulloch gorm S32 3/4L Campbell: RSCDS VIII 13. Joie de Vivre J32 3/4L Maarseveen: RSCDS XXXIX 14. Mr Michael Bear's Reel R32 3/4L Phillips: RSCDS Graded 2 All welcome. Cost R30 |
Mandela Day Dance 2019 - 15 July 2019
Mandela Day on 18 July marks the birth of Nelson Mandela. Mandela Day is not just a
celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy; it is a call to action for
people everywhere to recognise their individual power to take responsibility
to change the world around them. Time: 19:45 dancing to start at 20:00 Venue: St Margaret's Anglican Church Hall, corner Kommetjie Road and 5th Avenue Dress: Informal with a touch of tartan or your favourite Madiba shirt. Men please wear your kilts and show off those knees!
What to bring: Your food gift
and books in good condition.
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| Attachments:
2019-07-15 Mandela Day Dance.pdf
RSCDS Cape Town Teaching Dancing Workshop - 11 May 2019
Have you ever considered teaching Scottish
Country Dancing?
The workshop is for experienced dancers who are considering becoming a teacher in the near future or who would like to be part of a team to relieve and substitute for the existing Cape Town club teachers. Sign-up for one of the teaching slots available or come along as a helpful dance participant (aka ‘stooge’) and find out more about becoming a teacher and learn some interesting new dances. Date: Saturday 11 May 2019 Venue: Trinity Presbyterian Church, Meadowridge Time: 09:00 for 09:15 start until 11:30 Cost: R20 RSCDS Members ; R25 Non-members The limited slots will be assigned on a first come,first served basis for both those wanting to teach a dance and those who would like to just dance and learn. Bookings: email info@scd.za.net You are welcome to select your own dance to teach, alternatively a list of suitable dances with instructions and music is available. Guidance prior to the event to help prepare and analyse your dance will be shared as well as feedback after the session. Are you interested in learning how to lead a social dance class? Have you thought about teaching for your club, school or group of local enthusiasts? If so then this workshop is also for you. It is envisaged that this will be the first in a series of workshops relating to teacher training, offering basic teaching skills. Queries? Speak to your club teacher or RSCDS Cape Town Chairman Heather Hodgson. "Scottish dancing is kept alive through the teaching of others" |
Fish Hoek Charity Dance - Monday 29 April 2019
The
next charity dance will be in Fish Hoek on Monday 29 April 2109 on International Dance Day. The
beneficiary will be "Dance for All'. The dances are mostly old favourites but also include two dances from the recent RSCDS Book 52 Workshop. Newer dances (Trip to Timber Ridge and Aviator) will be walked and taught. The
programme and crib
are available for download below. Cost: R25 We hope to see you on the dance floor later this month. |
Tartan Day Dance - Monday 8 April 2019
All Scottish country
dancers are invited to an open evening in celebration of Tartan Day
organised by Heather Hodgson with Fish Hoek Scottish Country Dance
Club. Hoping that you will be able to join us. Spectators and newcomers to Scottish Country Dancing are most welcome. Cost: R25 per person including tea, coffee and biscuits Time: 19:50 for 20:00 start Venue: St Margaret's Church Hall, Fish Hoek |
No walk - no talk evening of dancing - 13 April 2019
The
RSCDS Cape Town Branch will be holding the eleventh in their popular No
Walk/No Talk evenings of dancing on Saturday 13 April to which you are all
invited. The event takes place at Claremont Congregational Church
at 5:45pm for 6:00pm and will continue till 8:00pm,
after which we adjourn for a shared supper. The programme and cribs can be downloaded below. |
Dance through RSCDS Book 52 Workshop - 15 April 2019
The RSCDS Cape Town Branch will be offering a 2 hour workshop on Monday 15 April to be taught by experienced, RSCDS qualified teacher Heather Hodgson. The cost will be R20 for RSCDS members and R30 for non-members. This will include refreshments (tea, coffee and biscuits) as well as a handout with cribs and diagrams for the dances and formations to be taught. Venue: St Margaret's Anglican Church Hall, Kommetjie Road, Fish Hoek Time: 20:00-22:00 We will be dancing our way through the RSCDS latest Book 52. The workshop will be aimed at Intermediate to Advanced dancers. If you would like to check if you will cope and enjoy the workshop or for further details contact Heather. To book you place please email info@scd.za.net before 13 April. We hope that you can join us on the dance floor to learn and have fun together.  |
St Patrick's Day Dance Class - 18 March 2019
The
programme and crib for our Irish themed dance class in celebration of St
Patrick's Day on Monday 18 March is available for downloading below. Scottish Country Dancers from all clubs in Cape Town are invited to join us for a fun evening of dancing.  Time: 19:50 for 20:00 Cost: R25 Dress: Tartan with a touch of green All dances will be recapped and walked on request. |
| Attachments:
2019-03-18 Fish Hoek St Patricks Dance Class.pdf
Club Flyer
Looking for a fun way to get fitter, why not give Scottish Country
Dancing a try? There are classes in Fish Hoek, Claremont and
Meadowridge. Already a dancer... Please print or share this flyer with friends, family and colleagues  |
| Attachments:
Club flyer_March-2019.pdf
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