Beginners Malvern Scottish Dancing

Beginners

This is our information page for the beginner/intermediate classes held in the 1st half of the evening.

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Most of the dance videos have a link to the instructions for the Dance.
Look at the RSCDS or Scottish Dancing web sites for short videos on the the footwork and formations that we will be covering.

Autumn Term 2025

11th December

* Birl Hold

Dances

Atholl Reel, Scotch Mixer, The Barmkin, Gypsy Thread, Rakes of Glasgow, Espie McNabb, Highland Fair, The Ayr Promenade

4th December

Dances

Leap Year, Reeling Drummers, Gramachie, New Year Jig

27th November

* Right Shoulder Reel of 3 and an example around chairs

Dances

Reeling Drummers(Strathspey and Reel), New Year Jig

20th November

* Strathspey Setting Step and Moira Stacey's Tutorial Video

* Corners

Dances

Reel Challenge, Gramachie, Countess of Sutherland Reel

13th November

* Mirror Reel of 3 on side

Dances

Waratah Weaver, Reel Challenge (Strathspey and Reel), Anna's Homecoming, Watson Reel

6th November

* Advance and Retire

* Chase

* Figure Eight on the side

* Step Up

Dances

Atholl Reel, Rakes of Glasgow, Waratah Weaver, Espie McNabb

30th October

* Allemande

Dances:

Leap Year, Rakes of Glasgow, The Barmkin, Lady Catherine Bruce's Reel

23rd October

* Cross, Cast and 1/2 figure of Eight

* Full Figure of Eight

Dances:

The Dhoon, Birks of Invermay, Alice's Request

16th October

* Strathspey Travelling Step "Moira Stacey's" Tutorial Video and RSCDS Stirling

Dances:

The Merry Reapers, Galloway House, The Barmkin

9th October

* Rights and Lefts

* Polite Turn

Dances:

The Ayr Promenade, Watson's Reel, Highland fair, Le Papillon

2nd October

* Pas de Basque Setting "Moria Stacey's" Tutorial Video and RSCDS Stirling Branch video

* Promenade

* Cross and Cast

Dances:

Leap Year, The Ayr Promenade, Espie McNabb, The Merry Reapers

25th September

* Travelling Step "Moria Stacey's" Tutorial Video and RSCDS Stirling Branch video

* Turn partner

* Cast

* Hands Round

* Lead Down

* Hands Across

* Bow and Curtsey

Dances:

Reel for Jeannie, The Merry Reapers, The Dhoon, Leap Year

18th September - Open Evening

Dances:

The Strathcona Reel, Leap Year, Reel for Jeannie, The Dhoon, Highland Welcome

Beginners

Autumn Term 2025

Link to Beginner's Lessons 2024/25