2008 November > Dancing Like the Scots Do
Scottish country dancing is a great way to burn calories and is loads of fun. You can now learn how to dance like they do in Scotland right here in our own community. In early October, SNAP visited one of 10 weekly two-hour lessons being led by experienced instructor Ian Paterson at Swansea Town Hall. In these classes they teach you the basics and get you started on the fun, fitness and friendship of this unique style of dance. No partner is required so all you have to bring is yourself, or a friend if you prefer. If you're not sure you'll enjoy it they've made it worry-free by allowing anyone to try two classes before paying. The classes are held every Wednesday evening. For more information, visit www.rscdstoronto.org
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| John is the extra foot, Glenna the coordinator and Ian Paterson the teacher of Scottish country dancing at Swansea. |
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| Debra, Ann, Sheila, Eleanor, and Gary take their places in a typical line formation familiar to this style of dance. |
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| Lynda and Debra having a wonderful time and getting a great workout. |
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| John and Liz practice the Scottish Strathspey, a slower dance step. |
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| Ian Paterson teaching his class the "Blue Bonnet," one of the many dances taught in the series. |
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| Instructor Ian Paterson (left) in his "Flower of Scotland" Tartan and accompanied by John, who lends a helping foot. |
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| A group learns the basic steps and warms up. |
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| Ann, Sheila, Lynda and Liz getting ready to learn some Scottish country dancing techniques. |
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| Glenna MacDonald, the Swansea Town Hall Scottish country dancing representative. |
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| Ian teaching his returning student Rosalind some dance steps. |
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| Eleanor and Ursula lead the group. |
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| Sarah and Sarah take a break from dancing and school. The University of York students are studying marketing and chose Scottish country dancing as their marketing project. |
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| Eleanor, John, Debra, and Ursula pose for a photo with their instructor, Ian Paterson. |
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| Elizabeth signs up with Glenna MacDonald for some fun Scottish country dancing lessons. |
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| Ian Paterson teaches a circle of students some Scottish jigs and reels. |
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| Liz and Ursula exchange Strathspey steps. |
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| The Swansea Town Hall Scottish country dancing class. |
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| John, Glenna and Ian Paterson make a great trio in the art of Scottish country dancing. |
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