RSCDS Western Australia Branch

The group of dancers from RSCDS Western Australia Branch that celebrated on the weekend as well as a photo of Audrey Saunders who wrote the dance on the program The Swan and the Tay (published in the Perth 800 book) with our branch chairman Chris Vittorio. The RSCDS Dance Scottish

RSCDS Western Australia Branch Dance Around the World 2024
The RSCDS Dance Scottish

A few weeks ago, the Tuesday class managed 18 dancers including Gale's daughter Raelwyn who was visiting from London. I gathered she is not dancing often but picked fitted min like a pro. The benefit of youth. It was great to have her join us.
Last week on Friday, 12 dancers took to the floor. We seemed a little challenged by the Fairbridge Reel which was written by John Brenchley and originally published in The Swan River Collection (1992). We also did Polharrow Burn in 3 couple set. It made me realise that a number of 5 couple dances could work with only 3 couples.

Another great evening of dancing last night at Melville with 14 dancers so some dances danced as a 7 couple sets. Dances included
- Da Rain Dancin' which includes the formation interrupted set to corners and partner, and
- The Prince of Sutton Coldfield with the formation Hello-Goodbye Poussette
Both formations were new to me, and it was great to have the challenge.
We also danced a new dance A Balloon Flight Over Northam devised by Donna.

Last Tuesday (20th Feb) we welcomed 12 dancers to the class in Melville. Audrey was teaching. With 12 dancers and being a hot night sets were often of 3 couples which danced alternately. Joining us for the evening from Darwin was Majston Wright who coached us through one of his own dances "Arafura Reel". Great to have you.

Some Irish set dancing for a little something different this afternoon, lots of smiles around the room. Thanks Gaye!