Highland Classes

Highland Beginners: Thursdays, 6 pm – 7 pm, 48A Lower, The Pleasance. Taught by Philip Ritchie

Highland is the style most people associate with Scottish dancing. Come along to our beginners’ class and learn the famous Highland fling and the Sword Dance. You’ll be able to dance both after very short time!

Highland Intermediate: Thursday, 7 pm – 8 pm, 48A Lower, The Pleasance. Taught by Seonaid Scott.

Highland Advanced: Thursday, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Ochil Room, The Pleasance. Taught by Marina Sharp

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    Events on May 19, 2012
    • Summer Dance
      Starts: 19:30
      Ends: May 20, 2012 - 00:00
      Location: St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place
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    Events on May 20, 2012
    • BBQ in Portobello
      Starts: 00:00
      Ends: May 21, 2012 - 00:00
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    Events on May 21, 2012
    • Step Beginners Class
      Starts: 19:00
      Ends: May 21, 2012 - 20:00
      Location: Braid Room, Pleasance
    • Step Intermediate Class
      Starts: 20:00
      Ends: May 21, 2012 - 21:00
      Location: Braid Room, Pleasance
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    Events on May 22, 2012
    • Trip class technique
      Starts: 19:00
      Ends: May 22, 2012 - 20:00
      Location: Ochil Room, Pleasance
      If you have already danced Country for a term or more and feel you are coping well come along to the intermediate classes to continue at a higher level. You will learn new, more unusual figures and work on your technique. This is especially important if you want to continue to performing level and join our dem team. If you are unsure whether you are at an appropriate level to join the Intermediate class, please contact the teacher, or speak to your current class teacher.
    • Trip class choreography
      Starts: 20:00
      Ends: May 22, 2012 - 21:30
      Location: Highland Room, Pleasance
      This is an Advanced level class for people who have reached a level higher than Intermediates. It is aimed at perfecting technique and runs at competition level standard. This class is appropriate for those who have been taught to an Advanced level, and those who are currently being taught at Intermediate level (e.g. attending our Intermediate Class), but feel they are ready to advance to a higher level.

      Attendance at Demonstration Class is by invitation only. Please speak to your current dance class teacher or contact us at nscds@ed.ac.uk if you are interested in joining the class. We are always keen to hear from anyone who would like to join.
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    Events on May 24, 2012
    • Beginners+Intermediate Highland Class
      Starts: 18:00
      Ends: May 24, 2012 - 19:00
      Location: Ochil Room, Pleasance
    • Advanced Highland Class
      Starts: 18:30
      Ends: May 24, 2012 - 20:00
      Location: 48A Lower, Pleasance
    • Extended Social Dancing (class)
      Starts: 19:00
      Ends: May 24, 2012 - 22:00
      Location: St Peter's Church, Lutton Place
      Ceilidh dances are fun and easy to learn, and no experience is necessary for this class. The dances are suitable for everyone and quick to learn.

      The class is taught by rotating teachers to give you the chance to learn different styles and tricks. The classes are organised by Jenny MacDonald.
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    • Step Beginners
      • Monday, 19:00 - 20:00
    • Step Intermediate
      • Monday, 20:00 - 21:00
    • Trip Class (Intermediate Country / Dem)
      • Tuesday, 19:00 - 21:30
    • Combined Highland (Beginners and intermediate)
      • Thursday, 18:30 - 19:30
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      • Thursday, 18:30 - 20:00
    • Extended Socials
      • Thursday, 19:00 - 22:00

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