Committee

Here is a little information about our Committee, to help get to know us better. If there are any questions, please feel free to approach any of us.

President: Alastair Mackie

 

Vice-President: Abdelhamid Alhassi

I am a 3rd year PhD student, studying communication engineering , I joined NS when I came here so about 3 years ago. NS was my escape from studying .. I love the people there and they make me feel like home .. it is the first time I’m staying in a place without having to call my mom crying because I want to go back .. I have never actually done any dancing before, and I never thought that I like dancing. But after being in NS, I became addicted to dancing, 5 hours a week at least!!! I now I do step and country. You can just play around , enjoy yourself meet loads of new people , either from Edinburgh or from all around the world, and they have bagpipes, I love bagpipes, they are the first thing I listen to in the morning.

 

Treasurer: Anne Schmidt

Hi, I’m Anne and I am studying Architectural History in second year. Before coming here I had never done ceilidh dancing or any other dancing for that matter. Being dragged along to the Fresher’s Ceilidh by one of my Scottish friends, I really enjoyed dancing and joined the society. What I like the most about this dancing is that you make friends really easily because you have to find partners, if you want to or not. The openness of the society helps with that a lot. So if you fancy a try, come along. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them!!

 

 

Secretary: Siri Pantzar

As you can see above my name is Siri, but unless you can pronounce it with a palatal tap – that is, the Finnish way – , you can call be Dani. Everybody else does. I am the secretary of this society, which, when I informed it to my friends, provoked a lot of comments about heels, short skirts, tights and sitting on someone’s lap. These are not my duties, even though I do enjoy sitting on someone’s lap, as well as scratching heads and massaging. I’d like to think that my main duty is getting to know all of you existing or potential society members and making sure you all feel like you fit in – and if this can be done by organising events, then it’s not even far of the truth. I’m on my way to become a second year humanities student, and New Scotland has been with me right from the start of my uni career. It’s amazing here. Come and say hi!

 

Steward: Roanna Mackay

 

PR Officer: Kati Venho

I am the Publicity (read ‘PUB’) Officer of the committee, an eager first-year student of Social Policy and Economics. My native land is that of sauna, “sisu” (strength/spirit) and santa claus (although we call him the ‘yule goat’), but my fascination towards other cultures is like Mary Poppins’ bag. With New Scotland I’m killing two birds with one stone – don’t think I’m some sort of a vulgar bird killer, I love birds… – because apart from enjoying one of the best things Scottish culture has to offer, I get to do it in the most international crowd. Loving to dance, play and have a good laugh, I find New Scotland the ideal society. Therefore, I am very enthusiastic about keeping it that way and perhaps even making it better (if possible), so if you have any doubts, worries, ideas or a joke you’d like to share, I’m your man (not literally)! p.s. I’m from Finland, if you’re wondering..

 

Ordinary Members:

Ulrike Werner
I am not at uni anymore, but a fully grown up (not), working person. Therefore you probably won’t find me around the university buildings. I originally joined New Scotland to learn Step and Highland dancing, but found out I’m too clumsy for either and gave the up pretty quickly. I did stick to Country dancing though, which is the only dancing I ever managed to do and enjoy. I love the socializing in New Scotland, the away events like Freshers’ Weekend, IVFDF, dances at other universities, the countless parties, etc…

 

 

 

Kristin Lynch

Eibhlin Macphail

 

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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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