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NOT-FOR-PROFIT OF THE MONTH
Kilsyth Scottish Country Dance Group Inc
We do have an interesting story about our logo, one we would like to share. In 2012 a letter was written to Kilsyth Council in Scotland asking for their permission to use their Coat of Arms, this was refused. An article appeared in the local Kilsyth Chronicle Scotland about this dance Group in Melbourne Australia and it was read by a Mr William Chalmers. He contacted the Melbourne RSCDS Branch and the Secretary passed on his details to us.
William designed our logo which incorporates the old Coat of Arms of Kilsyth, Scotland and he followed up with a description of what it entailed:
• Top right hand side - Crossed Swords: reminds us of the Battle of Kilsyth, August 1645
• Top left hand side - the open Bible: explains many of the historical events in Scotland’s history
• Bottom left hand side - symbolises the weaving in the town and hardships of the men and women
• Bottom right hand side - Glenny lamp, depicts the coal mining industry
• The design of the logo is embedded within the Kilsyth Tartan. Centre top we have the Australian flag and centre bottom, the Lion Rampant.
We are a non-profit Group and our aim is to teach Scottish Country Dancing (SCD) within the community. It is the social form of dancing in Scotland and it is danced the world over. Reels, Jigs and Strathspey’s are the three tempo’s used for Scottish Country Dancing. SCD is usually danced with 6 or 8 dancers, who form into sets (this is not solo dancing). Five basic steps are used to form a variety of formations that go into making the dance.
Classes are held: Venue:
Monday evenings commencing 6th March, 8pm-10pm.
Croydon Senior Citizens Hall, Civic Square, Croydon
Contact:
Eleanor Email: eallan@bigpond.net.au
SCD can Boost your Social Life, Great Fun Exercises both Mind and Body.
No special clothes just soft shoes Low-cost Entertainment No Partner Necessary
This is a General class, Beginner’s are made welcome. If you like the Scottish music and your feet tap along to it why not come, join in the fun and give Scottish Country Dancing a go - all would be welcome.
Upcoming Event: Family Fun afternoon Ceilidh Dance
Date: Sunday 30th April. 2023 Time: 2.00pm Venue: Croydon Senior Citizens Hall, Civic Square, Croydon
Bookings essential for catering purposes
Contact: Eleanor email: eallan@bigpond.net.au
After class we have a lovely cup of tea/coffee and a chat before heading home and at the Ceilidh the Group provide a lovely afternoon tea.
You don’t have to be Scottish to come along to either the General class.
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