Programme for the Tribute and Dance for Dr. Alastair MacFadyen
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Leaflet lists the order of events, the Speakers and the dance programme.
Glasgow Branch RSCDS
Programme for the Tribute and Dance for Dr. Alastair MacFadyen
Leaflet lists the order of events, the Speakers and the dance programme.
Glasgow Branch RSCDS
Obituaries for the Earl of Mansfield
This bookl gives a topical commentary on mid-nineteenth-century ballroom dance. There is a description of the French quadrille. A review of round dances: the polka, waltz and mazurka is given. Steps and figures for the Quadrille, mazurka-Quadrille are provided along with figures for the Cotillion. Illustrated with 11 plates: design by Gavari , engraving by Lavielle. By Henri Cellarius, Paris, 1847
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
23 Dances without music devised by Tom Kerr
Tom Kerr
Scottish country dance Index 1978 and 1988 editions
An index of Scottish country Dances classified by number of bars , formations and source. Compiled by Keith H Napeier, Syndny Branch, RSCDS. Published by Mission Publications of Australia, Lawson, NSW
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A MS (ca 1752 ) written by John McGill, Dance Master. The Manuscript lists Minuets and Reels used at his school in Dunse, steps for the Hornpipe and Gige, and twelve country dances viz: The Cameronians March; Because he was a Bony Lad; Jock the Drummer; Lady Macikintoishes Reel; Ephy Macnab; Old adge and young; The Cadgers in the Canongate; Kilkubright; Jack Hoomes Reel; The Colonel;; Just as I was in the morning; My Wife's a wanton wie thing; The Dustie Millar; The Short Appron; The Carl he cane o'er the Craft; Jokie's lost his DearieThe Malt man; The Dutch Supper; The Lads of Dunse; Steer the Gile
Includes is a photocopy of "Notes and Queries " Vol 12 July - September 1855 which discusses dance steps with particular reference to this MS
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A Ms in the form of an aide-memoire possibly 18th/19th C. Contains abbreviated instruction for 51 country dances and the French Cotellion
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The introduction is a detailed commentary on English Country Dance covering the history, style and music. 125 country dances from the period 1651 - 1820 are listed with a modern interpretation of the dance instructions and music. Compiled by Graham Christian and published by The Country Dance and Song Society, Easthampton, MA USA
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The booklet contains 10 dances with music published by the Leicester Branch to celebrated their 15th Anniversary.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The booklet contains 7 dances with music, for Children. Arranged by Doro Carter. Music by D H Wassell. Published by J Saville and Company , London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The booklet contains 9 dances with music, for small children by Sylvia Carson. Music by Olive Hensen. Published by J Saville and Company , London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
three Solo Dances written by John Reid of Newtyle: Jacky Tar Hornpipe; Flowers of Edinburgh; Irish Jig. A description of the Hornpipe steps is included.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Highland Dancing - A Guide to Judges, Competitors and Teachers.
Guidance for the execution of Steps and: Sword Dance, Reel, Seann Truibhas , approved at a conference held in Edinburgh 1925. A list of participants is included.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A collection of tradition Scottish fiddle music including a tutor and a brief history of each tune. The Introduction contains a biography of the Hardie family of Fiddle makers and brief biographies of Niel and Nathanial Gow, William Marshall, Simon Fraser, J Scott Skinner, and J M Henderson. There is additionally a section entitled "Forms in Traditional Music".
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A Ms in the form of an aide-memoire fro the period 1710-30. Contains abbreviated instruction for 12 country dances .
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A booklet of 30 country dances with music celebrating Pretoria Branch's 45th anniversary
Pretoria Branch RSCDS
A book which aims to give a constructive treatment of dance with particular respect to its relationship to health, vigour and beauty. With 61 photographs and illustrations. By Luther H Gulick, published by Doubleday, Page and Company, New York 1911
RSCDS
An illustrated commentary on early English Country Dances , interpreted by Ceil Sharp et.al. The Book gives instructions and music for 103 dances originally publish by John Playford. There are notes regarding the background to the dances and the music.
By Keller and Shimmer and published by The Country Dance and Son Society, Haydenville, MA
Country dance and Song Society
New Zealand Journal of Physical Education No.15
Published by the Physical Education Society of New Zealand (Inc), Dunedin, July,1958. This issue of the Journal contains an extensive report and analysis of the introduction of SCD into the Physical Education syllabus of Kokopu Primary School, Northland. The report describes the search for suitable dances and music; the progress made and the reaction of the pupils to the learning process. The report ends with a summary of the benefits , both physical and mental, of learning SCD.
RSCDS
6 dances by John Drewry (5) and Bill Libby (1) with music, published by The Prince Edward Island Scottish Country Dancers. 3 dances; Midwinter, Abegweit, Marylou's Reel to mark the Canada Winter Games 1991. 1 dance; the Road to The Isle in support of the PE Island Tourist Theme for 1991. 3 other dances: The Rossington Strasphey, The Jolicure Jig and The Graelynda Strathspey.
RSCDS
The booklet written by Shirley Andrews and Peter Ellis and published by the Australian Bicentennial Authority describes how to celebrate two hundred tears of dancing in Australia by reconstructing an authentic Colonial Ball. The booklet includes a selection of programmes from the 19thC and also suggestions for programmes which include modern bush dancing. Dance instruction and basic dance technique are included.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Eleven dances with music written by or for members of the branch: Bannockburn 700 (J); City of Stirling Reel (R); Miss Shearer's Strathspey (S); The Treasurer (J); Janet's Cup of Tea (S); Argyll's Farewell to Stirling (R); Jim's Haberdashery (J); The Silver Castle Reel (R); The Walkers of Avonlea (S); Birls Allowed (J); The Reel Archie (R)
Stirling Branch RSCDS
A teaching manual for teachers of young children, teenagers and young adults. The text contains: Notes taken from J C Milligan's talks; Teaching Aids for junior or beginner teachers; Hints and Ideas for children's and teenager cla.sses; Section on suitable Music for junior classes (written by Frances E Wilson); Notes regarding participation in SCD Festivals; Selection of suitable dances for young people; Singing Games; History of Strathcona Junior Dancers (illustrated)
Jean B Douglas
Twenty-Three booklets (I to XXIII) containing 468 dances devised by Marie Boehmer of Kitchener-Waterloo Branch, Canada.
In 3 Parts
Archivist RSCDS
The East Ivanhoe Book of Scottish Country Dances
Booklet contains 17 dances (without music) devised by members of the East Ivanhoe SCD Group.
East Ivanhoe Scottish Country Dance Group
The Catriona Williamson Book of Ten Scottish Country Dances
Booklet contains 10 dances (without music) devised by Arthur Williamson
Arthur Williamson
The Dancing Brogla Collection Volumes 1-3
Three booklets of dances (Volumes 1-3) without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. 49 dances comprising Jigs, Strathspeys and Reels.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
One booklet of 10 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
The Clan Mackenzie Collection of Scottish Country Dances
One booklet of 18 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. Published by the author.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
The Auckland Collection of Scottish Country Dances
One booklet of 8 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. Published by the author.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
Ruby Anniversary Book of Scottish Country Dances from Connecticut
One booklet of 20 dances without music devised by teachers from New Haven Branch
New Haven Branch RSCDS
Fifty Figure and Character Dances for Schools
By Elizabeth Turner Bell. Published by Waverly Book Company Ltd, London. Contains fifty dances in 8 sections: Singing Games; Dainty Dances set to Olden Tunes; Dances Suitable for any Number of Dancers; The Seasons; Stately Measures; Dances Specially Adapted for developing graceful movements or arms, wrists, and fingers; Stories in Dance; Dances of Many Nations
Elizabeth Turner Bell
Hard Shoe Step Dancing in Scotland and The Flowers of Edinburgh
A summary record with observations of Hard shoe dancing in Scotland as it is known to have existed; with notes on Style and performance. Published by the Scottish National Dane Company, Reading. Instructions for the "Flowers of Edinburgh" are included.
Colin Robertson
Notes on the history and the collection and recording of the dance and its instruction. Collected from Mr. William Adamson by Dr. T. M. Flett
C Metherell
Instructions for five Hebridean solo dances: Over the Water to Charlie, Heilan Laddie, Tulloch Gorum, Blue Bonnets Over the Border, The First of August, The Flowers of Edinburgh, based on notes made by Jack McConachie . Published bu Caber Feidh Publications, Kings Langley.
Peter A White (Editor)
High Cutting for Highland Dancers
Methods and Exercises for High Cutting, based on notes made by Jack McConachie . Published bu Caber Feidh Publications, Kings Langley.
Peter A White (Editor)
Instructions for the dance devised by David Anderson, Dundee (19thC), modified and renamed by Jack McConachie. 1952 . Published in 1976 by Caber Feidh Publications, Kings Langley.
David Anderson
Instructions for: The Flowers of Edinburgh, Tulloch Gorum, Hebridean Laddie, Over the Water to Charlie. Published by the UK Alliance of Profession Teachers of Dancing, Blackpool.
UK Alliance of Profession Teachers of Dancing (Editor)
An in depth analysis of the Scottish Dance Music genre. Includes compositions by the author. Published by Jane Bett, Cambridge 2012
Norman Bett
A volume published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (SOBHD). It contains a brief historical overview; Detail s of Office Bearers (past and present), Independent and Honorary Members. Chapters about the Cowal Gathering. Examining Bodies, Affiliated Members and Highland Dance Teachers Association of England. A section of photographic memorabilia. Published by The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, Edinburgh, 2010.
Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing
The book presents the research and analysis of a project to identify the earliest sources of 17th and 18th century dances which have the same tunes as the airs of the songs which Robert Burns collected and wrote. Published by Sue Knight, Lochmaben.
Sue Knight
A collection of the works of Hector MacAndrew: 29 Slow Airs and Laments; Slow Strathspeys 9; Marches 13; Quicksteps 6; Strathspeys 18: Reels 26: Hornpipes 1. Also included are 5 compositions by Peter MacAndrew and I by Monsignor Thomas Wynne. The introduction contains a biography of Hector MacAndrew. Published by Champion Recordings and Publishing (Scotland), Carnwath 2002
Hector Macandrew
A reminiscence of John Reid by Jim Kilpatrick. Published in the souvenir booklet of the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust, 2nd September, 2000. An account of the life of John Reid, with an introduction by Evelyn Hood.
The Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
A suite of three dances (Reel, Strathspey and Medley) contained in a bound volume and devised by Maureen Chevens as a tribute to Mr. John Rice, Orthopaedic Surgeon.
The DVD contains a video of the dances being performed by dancers from Dublin SCD Club and the CD contains original tunes for the dances composed by Pat and Peter Clark and George Meikle. Also included are letters from Maureen Chevens which relate to the background to the suite of dances and a photograph of John Rice and Maureen Chevens
Maureen Chevens
The Carlingwark Book of Scottish Country Dances
A booklet of 30 Scottish Country Dances, devised by Bill Little, each with an original tune. Published privately.
Bill Little
A collection of new Scottish tunes in traditional style by contemporary Scottish composers. The book comprises eight section; Airs; Hornpipes, Polkas Two Steps; Jigs; Marches; Pope Tunes; Reels; Strathspeys; Waltzes. Published by Canongate Books Ltd., Edinburgh 1995
Ian Hardie (Editor)
Briefs for 100 Favorite Dances and 63 More
An Aide-Memoire for 163 Scottish Country Dances with and introduction about formations and conventions. Edited by Michael and Norma Briggs.
Madison Scottish Country Dancers
A page extracted from "The Navy and Army Illustrated" of 1896. The text describes the origin and form of "The Reel of Four", Reel of Tulloch" and "The Gillie Callum". Three accompanying illustrations show the dances being performed my members of a Highland regiment.
Not known
Thornhill Scottish Country Dancers
An illustrated leaflets about the Thornhill Dancers
Not known
Dufermline Branch 90th Anniversary Book
A collection of 16 Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys especially devised for the Branch's 90th Anniversary with a Foreward by Janette MacSporran, the Honorary Branch President.
Dunfermline Branch
The Jacobite Scottish Country Dance Club
The booklet traces the origins and activities of the Jacobite SCD Club, formed in Shettleston in the east of Glasgow in 1959. Illustrated with descriptions of various events at home and abroad.
Stuart Mackenzie
Scotland Dancing Again - narration to accompany the video
Danses A Figures Du Repertoire Des Bals
The booklet contains descriptions and music for a selection of Pavanes, Bourees, Minuets and Contredancses. It includes a contredanse dedicatedto Miss Jean Milligan ((Miss Milligan's Rigaudon).
Jean-Sylvain Berthomieu
The front and back covers of the Assembly ticket and programme
English Country Dances - Fallibroome Collection
English Country Dances (instructions and music) published by The English Folk Dance and Song Society (editor B J Bentley)
Book 1 17 dances from various sources 1713-c1800
Book 2 17 dances from "The Dancing Master" 1713-1728
Book 3 17 Dances from Johnson's Favourite Country Dances
Book 4 17 dances from various sources 1713-1799
Book 5 18 dances from various sources 1713-1790
Book 6 17 dances from various sources
English Folk Dance and Song Society
Country Dances (instructions and music) published by The English Folk Dance and Song Society suitable for indoor and outdoor recreation. Volumes 1-7
English Folk Dance and Song Society
The Ralph Page Book of Contras
22 American Contra Dances; 11 modern and 11 traditional. the dances were presented during a tour of Great Britain in 1966. Publish b the English Folk Dance and Song Society, London 1967
Ralph Page
The Caller/Teacher Manual for Contras
A comprehensive manual for teachers and callers of American Contra dance. Includes a short background history of the Contra Dance and descriptions of 101 Contra Dances.
Don Armstrong
19 recently devised ECD contributed by various callers. Selection prepared by Nibs and Jean Mathews. Published by the EFDSS, London 1973
Nibs and Jean Mathews
A collection of 17 ECD dedicated to Maritime Heritage Year. Published by the EFDSS, London 1982
Jean Butler and Dave Brown
Kentucky Mountain Square Dancing (Running Set)
A collection of 20 running set dances with an introduction by Pat Napier. The introduction contains comments on the dance style, music . the step and calling. Published by the EFDSS, London 1982.
English Folk Dance and Song Society
The English Dancing Master Reproduction
A reproduction of John Playford's "English Dancing Master" of 1651. Reprinted from the 1933 reproduction with prefaces by Hugh Mellor and Leslie Bridgewater. Published by Dance Horizons, New York.
Dance Horizons
18 dances with music taken from "The Country Dance Book Part III". Published by Novello and Co.Ltd., Sevenoaks, 1976
Margaret Grant
A personal selection of Square, Contra and Triple time dances in the "New England Tradition" with a tune for each dance. Included is an extensive introduction which gives a historical perspective and a commentary on the New England Tradition on the Boston Area. Appendix 1 grades the dances with regard to suitability and dancer competence. Two other appendices contain a detailed list of suitable recorded music for the dances. An index of included music is provided. Published by the Country Dance and Song Society of America, New York 1982.
Ted Sanella
A collection of ECD with music by Colin Hume. Published by Colin Hume, London 1980.
Colin Hume
A Memoire of Scotland, America and Dancing. Published Independently, 2018
Robin Edward Poulton
Petronella to the Prince of Wales
An account of the Dundee Branch of the RSCDS 1925-1955
Helen Lawrenson
Edinburgh Branch Research Committee Questionnaire
An explanatory booklet related to: "An Investigation into the Origin and History of Scottish Country Dances" - a research project initiated by Edinburgh Branch RSCDS
Edinburgh Branch
A Pocket Book in the style of an aide-memoire. Describes the instructions for Quadrilles, Circle Dances and Country dances.
The introduction gives advice on the etiquette of attending dances. There is advice on Quadrille and Circle dancing.
Archivist RSCDS
Ten Scottish Country Dances written by Nan Lawson. (Private publication).
Dances: The West Wynd; The Octogenarian; The Laigh Stathspey; Life Let Us Cherish; A Jig For Jennifer; Saturday Morning Jig;Sherwood Strathspey; Gleniffer Circle
Archivist RSCDS
The Foursome Reel and other Dances
Description of the dance and steps . By John A Brune. Published by Theodore Brun
RSCDS Archivist
A 40 bar Reel for 4 couples devised by Miss D Robertson for the Glasgow Battalion of the Boys' Brigade for the Boys' Brigade Fanfare of 1954. Original music composed by D. J. Fyfe. Published by James S Kerr, Glasgow.
Miss D Robertso (Dance); Mr. D J Fyfe (Music)
Five Favorite Country Dances for 1822
By Nathanial Gow Descriptions of: Kenilworth; The Pirate; Blue Bonnets over the Border; Kenmure's on & Awa; Fight about the Fireside
Nathanial Gow
The Auld House, A Scotch Ballad from The Lays of Strathean
By Caroline Baroness Nairne and Elizabeth Rainforth. Published by Paterson & Sons, Edinburgh
By Scott Douglas. Published by Mozart Allan
Scottish Dance Archives Leaflets
Scottish Country Dances by various devisors published by Scottish Dance Archives Formby, Liverpool. (Editors R Clowes and R A Donald) 198 leaflet dances designated by: tempo, type, set size and grading with index. Discussion sheets on SCD topics. Highland steps description.
Editors Scottish Dance Archives
Skye Boat Song, From Songs of the North
Published by J. B. Cramer
A 32 bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 4 couple set. Devised by Alan Macpherson in 2017 to recognise the contribution of Anna Marshall to the running of the Falkirk Branch Weekend over a period of 25 years. First performed at the 25th anniversary weekend at Crieff Hydro on 19th January 2018. Original tune by Gordon Shand.
Falkirk Branch RSCDS
Cambridge University Strathspey and Reel Club Book of Dances
A Dancers "manual " with a brief introduction to form and style together with descriptions of 29 Scottish country dances and Reels. Publshed by the University Reel Club
Archivist RSCDS
The Garry Strathspey, The Jigtime Polka and The Old Barn Jig
A 32 bar strathspey for 4 couples in a longways set by James B Cosh., Music by George Keenan and Jimmy Blair. Published by Mozart Allan. Dance instructions and recommended music.
James Cosh (Dance); George Keenan and Jimmy Blair (Music)
By James Donaldson. Published by Mozart Allan
Dance On (first issue November 2004) and published monthly, includes articles, letters, New Dances, CD reviews, Web Page reviews, and a Dance Diary
Box 1 Issues 1-27
Box 2 Issues 28-52
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 11: 1967 part one
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 11: 1967 part two
Scottish Studies Volume 16: 1972 part two
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 17: 1973 part one
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 17: 1973 part two
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 18: 1974
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
The People's Journal Album of Scottish Country Dances 4 October 1930
The illustrated album was included as a free gift with the Journal, published by John Leng and Co., Dundee and London. The introduction to the booklet is by the Duchess of Atholl and contains a description of the style and steps of SCD along with instuctions and music for; Circassian Circle ,Petronella, Scottish Reform, Triumph, Brown's Reel, The Flowers of Edinburgh, Jenny's Bawbee, Cawdor Fair, Haymakers, Foursome Reel, The Soldier's Joy, Rory O''More, Barn Dance, Highland Schottische and Waltz Country Dance.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Issue 5 July-August 2004. Two articles; Linda Gaul talks about Summer School and Wilson Nicol on Scottish Music and Dance.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Issue 11 July August 2005. Alastair MacFadyen reflects on “Summer School Fifty Years On”.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Issue 17 July- August 2006. Alan Mair on his visit to New Zealand, as RSCDS Chairman.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Article by Alan Macpherson (originally published in "Dance On" magazine) and a short biography of Margaret Mary Dow founder member and teacher in Dundee Branch. Includes a description of Miss Dow’s Strathspey.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Fette et Jeux du Berry Festival du Nohant 1959
Leaflet and programme, including French newspaper cutting reporting on the participation of the Clan Hay Dancers in the Festival de Nohant. A souvenir booklet for a "Grand Scottish Concert" held in the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 9th August, 1958 in in aid of the Delgatie Castle (Clan Hay Centre) restoration fund. The booklet contains shot histories of Delgatie castle and the Clan Hay.
Clan Hay Dancers
Scottish Traditions of Dance News July 2002 Issue
News magazine of the STDT. Contains a report on "Dancing Days are Happy Days a tribute concert to Bobby Watson aand a profile of Robert Cormak of the Orkney Traditional Dance Association.
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
An illustrated booklet produced to accompany a concert and exhibition tribute to Bobby Watson, held in the Aberdeen Arts Centre on 21/4/2002. The booklet contains: a biography of Bobby Watson with illustrations; Programme ; details of the performers.
The Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
Helensburgh Advertiser Report on Day of Dance 12 March 2015
A report by Gillian McPhee on the Helensburgh and District's Schools Day of Dance with pictures of the event.
Helensburgh Advertiser
Perthshire Advertiser 17 Nov 2015 Report on RSCDS AGM
A report on the RSCDS 2015 AGM held in Perth. Mainly photographs taken at the event.
Perthshire Advertiser
The Scotsman 12 April 2016 Report on Country Dancing in Schools
A report on the teaching of Scottish Country Dancing in Schools. Photographs
The Scotsman
Kilmarnock Standard 28 November 2014 report on East Ayrshire School's Day of Dance
A report on the Day of Dance for East Ayrshire Schools organised by Kilmarnock Branch RSCDS
Kilmarnock Standard