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News in pictures
In April Hamilton and Clydesdale Branch celebrated its 75th anniversary with a civic reception and then a ball to the music of Gordon Shand and his Band in the Banqueting Hall of South Lanarkshire Council Offices. Provost Russell Clearie presented a rose bowl to the Branch to commemorate the event, which was acccepted by Branch Chairman, Alison Roberts. The photograph shows (left to right) RSCDS Chairman Alex Gray, Kate Gray, Branch Secretary Catherine Valentine, Russell Clearie, Alison Roberts, Jean Macdonald and Branch Treasurer Ian Macdonald.
A small group of The Strath Hunter Junior Dancers in Australia have just completed Level 1 and Level 2 of their Achievement Certificates. Here they are proudly showing their certificates beside the Loch Ness Monster. Nessie looked on while they danced her dance for their Preliminary Level. Other junior groups can find the dance in the Second Graded Book which is now available from Coates Crescent or the website.
Two of the dancers who gathered from all parts of the globe at the RSCDS Summer School in St. Andrews with the intention of dancing, enjoying the music and making new friends. All this was made possible by an excellent array of teachers and musicians. The evening social dance programmes were challenging but fun and the music course was one of the best so far.
Here's what you had to say about Summer School: “Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience” Charles Robertson, Dorset “Best week ever, already making arrangements to return next year” Jack Pressley, North America “Everything A+” Frank Hopper, Newport “Thank you to the organisation, teachers and musicians for a very enjoyable week” Michelle Ots, France “Many thanks for all the camaraderie” Mary McConnell, North Carolina “This course has been wonderful” Matthew Clements, Bath
Why not join us next year and experience all that Summer School has to offer?
STOP PRESS Alastair MacFadyen (RSCDS President, with the white hose) and Alan Macpherson (on the right, who devised The President's Quadrille, Book 46 ) with the Summer School week 4 demonstration dancers just after the team had performed the dance in the Younger Hall at St. Andrews.
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Summer School 2011 is looking to introduce a youth class for 12-15 year olds. If this is of interest to you, or someone you know, please register now with HQ for more details. Also new in 2011 a taster day for RSCDS members and non-members
