Scottish Country Dance is the social and special occasion dancing style of Scotland.
And its heaps of fun!
Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.
New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out.
You don't need to be Scottish (most of us aren't) or bring a partner - all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat, soft shoes.
Scottish Country Dancing's origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700's, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry.
It is danced in sets of eight, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday!
It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge.
It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage.
SCD has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm.
And its heaps of fun!
Our group meets on Monday nights at Ballarat North Community Centre.
New dancers are always very welcome. Come along and try it or just check it out.
You don't need to be Scottish (most of us aren't) or bring a partner - all you need is comfortable casual clothing including a pair of flat, soft shoes.
Scottish Country Dancing's origins lie in both Scottish folk dancing and in the French Court of the 1700's, and the steps and forms evolved through the teaching of itinerate dance masters and patronage of the gentry.
It is danced in sets of eight, in two lines. Each pair progresses up and down the set, dancing a series of figures. There are dances that are centuries old and dances devised yesterday!
It is not Highland Dancing with its energetic solo leaps, but it does engage the mind and body actively and literally keeps the dancers on their toes. Best of all is that it is lots of fun as well as being a real challenge.
It is suitable for all ages and adapts well to varied fitness levels but a sense of rhythm and a moderate level of fitness are an advantage.
SCD has extended world-wide with affiliated clubs scattered across the globe where international visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm.
This is a short introductory video made by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Events and Group Activities
Ballarat Scottish Country Dance Group 70th Anniversary Social at Mechanics Institute - March 2025
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Minerva Social Sunday March 17th 2024
The Annual Minerva Social was held in the Minerva Space at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat (at the Melbourne end of Sturt St.) from 2.00pm - 5.30pm. Attendance was strong, the dancers were wonderful, and the supper magnificent!
The Annual Minerva Social was held in the Minerva Space at the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat (at the Melbourne end of Sturt St.) from 2.00pm - 5.30pm. Attendance was strong, the dancers were wonderful, and the supper magnificent!
Australia Day 2024 - perfect weather and a wonderful event to attend, with many other dance groups on display along with some musical events as well!
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Harmony Day at Sebastopol Friday 17th March 2023 We had a wonderful time dancing and leading some easy participation dances at the Ballarat Health event for Harmony Day at Ballarat South Community Hub |
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Daylesford Highland Gathering 2023
It was Scottish kind of weather, but we were warmly welcomed and were joined in some dancing with members of the amazing pipe bands competing at the event. |
