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Dances for September 16, 2025

A busy and rather hot night at the Greene centre! GIBSON'S GALLOP Reel · 32 bars · 1 couple · Round the room (Progression: ChangePtnr) John Drewry (1999) Couples in a circle round the room, all facing counter clockwise. Each man has his partner on his right. 1–8 All join nearer hands with part...

First class of the term - September 9, 2025

And we're back! A very busy night with 30 dancers!! Lots of circle dances to start off with, including Linda Henderson's warmup, and: FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE (R40) Round The Room Ian Brockbank RSCDS Four Dances 2008 Circle around the room with partner on Man's right 1- 8 All circle left and back...

Last class of the term - May 13, 2025

ECCLEFECHAN FELINE (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Bob McMurtry Le Petit Chat Celtique 1- 8 1s dance Fig of 8 on own sides (1s dance in/down to start), taking nearer hands where possible 9-16 1s+2s+3s mirror (reflection) reels on own sides (1s in/down, 2s out/up, 3s in/up to start) 17-24 1s dance down (3 bar...

Tea Dance - May 10, 2024

A great turnout this year of 35 people, including lots of visitors from out of town! Live music by Henry Cobb (piano) and Allysann Mei Foehring (fiddle) joined by Laura Risk (fiddle) Spark O’Water

Dances for May 1, 2025

Tea dance prep this week – exceptionally on a Thursday – at the Greene centre! Beginner dances THE BLACK CAT’S JIG Jig · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise – 4 (Progression: 213) Devised by Carol Porter 1–8 1c lead down the middle & up 9–16 1c cross RH | cast off (2c up) ; ½ Fig8 up round 2c (2,1,3...