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Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 46 issues entitled "RSCDS Newsletter -Toronto Association" May 1997 - December 2004. 46 issues entitled "Set and Link" January 2005 - May 2011. Incomplete
RSCDS Archivist
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 46 issues entitled "RSCDS Newsletter -Toronto Association" May 1997 - December 2004. 46 issues entitled "Set and Link" January 2005 - May 2011. Incomplete
RSCDS Archivist
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2011
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Vancouver Brnch Newsletter (later The White Cockade)
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Vancouver Branch
Scottish Country Dancing: Profile of dancers, movivation, organisation
A thesis, by Raphaelle Orgeret presented to the University Jean Moulin Lyon for a Masters degree. The thesis examines Scottish Country Dancing from the aspects of motivation, organisation and dancers' perspective.
RSCDS Archivist
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2012
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A review of the Society's activities for 2012
RSCDS
An in depth analysis of the Scottish Dance Music genre. Includes compositions by the author. Published by Jane Bett, Cambridge 2012
Norman Bett
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
Glencraig Scottish Dance Band
A quarterly publication listing Scottish Country dances and their location and details.
Delf Branch
Helensborough- photographs taken at Helensborough branch 60th anniversary celenrations
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2013
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Book 47 - 12 Dances to Celebrate the 90th Anniversary
Contains the music and instructions for 12 Scottish Country Dances with an introduction to the book by the late Dr. Alastair Macfadyen, President of the RSCDS.
Dances: Bill Clement MBE (Jig); Linea's Strathspey (Strathspey); Flight to Melbourne (Reel); Aging Gracefully (Strathspey); Vintage Simon (Jig); The One O'clock Canon (Reel); Memories of Mary Ann (Strathspey); Welcome to Ayr (Jig); The Kissing Bridge (Reel); It wisnae me (Strathspey); Glastonbury Tor (Reel); The Mentor (Strathspey).
RSCDS
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
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
Review of Society activities for 2013
RSCDS
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2014
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Country Dances Leaflet and Other Dances 1964 - 1998
Descriptions of leaflet dances 1 - 32 published between 1964 and 1998; 5 Dances for 1965; 4 Dances for 1978; 5 Dances for 1982; The Scotia Suite; Perth 800.-38. All without music.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Imperial Book of Scottish Country Dances Volumes 1-3 Combined Edition
Descriptions of dances originally published in three volumes by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Volume 1 1966 contains dances devised by Edna Russell and Jack McConachie. , Volume 2 1971, Volume 3 1977 contain dances which where placed 1-3 in competitions arranged by the ISTD in memory of McConachie. All without music.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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
A review of the Society's activates for 2014
RSCDS
Publish three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Edinburgh Branch
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Book 48 15 Scottish Country Dances
Instructions and music for: Newburgh Jig(J); The Rutland Reel (R); The Golden Years (S); Monica's Way (J); Rye Twist (R); City of Belfast (S); Sunshine and Sweetie's Jig (J); The Tri-Mariner (R); A Summer Meeting (S); The Festival Man (J); The Fireworks Reel (R); Rougemount Castle (S); Lady in Red (J); Farewell to Helensburgh (S); McLeod's Wedding (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
RSCDS celebratory event in support of the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. All RSCDS Branches were encouraged to promote a local event. Advertising brochure for Falkirk Branch's event held in the Town Hall June 21st 2014. Illustration shows from L to R: Peter Wood (RSCDS Youth Team), member of Indian Folk Dance group, Fiona Hyslop (MSP), member of Indian Folk Dance group, Elizabeth Harry (Edinburgh Branch).
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
Diaries of teaching and examination tours, 1983 - 1993;
Lowe Research: Correspondence, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, photocopies of dance programmes, photographs and publications;
File relating to Dance Master Francis Peacock;
Correspondence relating to 'Dance With Your Soul'
Alastair MacFadyen
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Western Australian Branch
Review of the Society's activities for 2015
RSCDS
A musical tribute to the life of William Hannah by Luke Daniels with the assistance of Neil Ewart, Ian Carr, and John Paul Gandy. The enclosed booklet contains a brief biographical review of William Hannah and his work. The CD contains 12 tracks and was produced by Wren Records (CDTRAX369)
Luke Daniels
Petronella to the Prince of Wales
An account of the Dundee Branch of the RSCDS 1925-1955
Helen Lawrenson
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
John and Ruby Wilkinson Interview
Personal reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Orla O'Brien
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dance and Music
Interview with Phyllis South Queensland Branch
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Brian Hacker
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 54 issues 1976-2015. Published about 3 times annually
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Country Dances Books 25 to 30
Descriptions of dances published in Books 25 to 30 but without music.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Dance Diaries of Christina McKellar April 1919 to February 1927
A transcription of the diaries of Christina McKellar by her son Gordon Simpson. The diaries record the dances that she attended in the Cairndow and Strachur area of Argyll during the period 1919 to 1927.
The diaries contain details of the dances she danced and her partners.
Gordon Simpson
23 Dances without music devised by Tom Kerr
Tom Kerr
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
Video Interview with Noeiel Tarca Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Noriel Tarca about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Interview with Sally Maunder Queensland Branch
Personal reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Video Interview with Colin Pickering Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Colin Pickering about his thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Lily Davison Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Lily Davison about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Maureen Morris Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Maureen Hogden about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Book 49 12 Scottish Country Dances
Instructions and music for the following dances: Neil M Grant (J); Orpington Caledonians (R); Midsummer Common (S); The First Rain of Spring (J); Miss Eleanor (S); The Ruby Rant (R); Round and Roundabout (Rundumadum) (S); Flora's Fancy (J); The Library of Birmingham (S); John Cass (J); MacDonald of Keppoch (M); The Countess of Dunmore's Reel (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Country Dancer April 2015
News from Coates Crescent 4
From the Chair and Committee Reports 6
Young Dancers' Page 8
A Love Letter to Scottish Dance 9
Th e youth scene in Scotland through Canadian eyes
RSCDS T-Shirt Competition
But Does She Dance? 10
Retiri ng Secretary/ Executive Officer Elizabeth Foster looks back
Dancing with Hugh Foss 12
A former student of Hugh Foss remembers him
Dancing Cheek to Cheek: 13
A Glimpse of Scottish Dance
An inside view of filming wit h the BBC
Interview with Margaret Bennett 14
SCD and the RSCDS from a folklorist's point of view
The Kandahar Reel 15
Showing the Joy of Dance: 16
Demonstration Teams
Two experienced team leaders explain their approach
Won't You Join the Dance ...Project? 18
Joseph Bell applies new tech nology to SCD
Two Unusual SCD Events 19
In My Opinion 20
Bobby Brown Music Scholarship
A Gallery of Scottish Country Dance T-Shirts 21
From around the World 22
Overheard on the Web 27
Reviews 28
Obituaries 29
Day School Diary 30
Scottish Country Dancer October 2015
From the Chairman and 5
Management Committees
Who's Who? 7
Young Dancers Page 8
Report on a new branch and other youth-related events
24-hour Ceilidh Challenge 9
Report on the STV Children's Appeal
Spring Fling - London 2015 10
Celebration of Culture 11
Metis dancers and Scottish country dancers celebrate together
Interview with Raphaelle Orgeret 12
CeilidhKids - now aged eight and a half 14
The World of Scottish Country Dancing 16
On camera
Digital Communication 18
Michael Greenwood and Tom Halpenny describe the Society's increasing involvement in Social Media
Overheard on the Web 19
The Story of Parliament - and the RSCDS The Archive
Review of the history of York and N Humberside Branch, RSCDS from 1976-2015
Malcolm Brown (editor)
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
Interview with Sam and Heather Heron Queensland Branch
Personal reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Brian Hacker
Interview with Gill Gooch Liverpool Branch
Reflections and Observation on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Video Interview with Mechthild and Andrew Timmins Adeleaide Branch
Video Interview with Andrew Mechthild about thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Jean lumsden Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Jean Lumsden about herr thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Mary Hogden Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Lily Davison about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Margo Mernitz
Video Interview with Mary Hogden about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Video Interview with Neville Pope, Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Neville Pope about his thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Interview with Janett MacSporran Dunfermline Branch
Personal recollections and observations about Scottish Country Dancing and its music.
Bernie Hewitt
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
One booklet of 10 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
Reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Angus McIvor
Oral History interviews conducted by Rachel Winton. Interviewees: Rosemary Tilden, Mary Barker, Owen Meyer, Wilson Nicol
Rachel Winton
Interview with Jo Dickensen Liverpool Branch
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Liverpool Branch
Interview with Joyce Stewart Liverpool Branch
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dancing
Liverpool Branch
Video Interview with Angie Chang Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Angie Chang about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Aberdeen Branch
Video Interview with Arthur Littlejohns Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Arthur Littlejohns about his thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Elizabeth and Les Berry Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Elizabeth and Les Berry about their thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
A review of the Society's activities for 2016
RSCDS
Scottish Country Dancer Vol 23 October 2016
RSCDS future events 2 News from Coates Crescent 4 Reports from the Chairman and Conveners of Management Committees 6 Who’s Who in the RSCDS – Finance & Advisory Government Committee 8 Interview with Robbie Shepherd 9 From around the World – reports from our regional correspondents 12 The World of Scottish Country Dancing 16 The Patron’s lunch 18 Edinburgh Scottish Dancers 19 The Countess of Dunmore 20 Spotlight on … York and North Humberside Branch 21 The RSCDS and the media 22 Robert Mackay – 40 years at Summer School 22 Young Dancers’ page 23 Dancing in a French nursery school 24 A new class in Aberdeen 24 Kiama Ceilidh and Australian Winter School 25 Reviews 26 Letters to the Editor 27 Obituaries 28 A dancing weekend in Vichy Tribute dance in memory of Alastair MacFadyen 29 Day School Diary 30
RSCDS
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
Notes on Scottish Country Dances
Notes for a talk on the historical aspects ot the country dance with some anecdotal information about several dances.
Ion C B Jamieson
Scottish Country Dancer Vol 22 April 2016
RSCDS future events 2 News from Coates Crescent 4 Quiz 6 Who’s Who at 12 Coates Crescent 7 The staff at HQ introduce themselves Voting at the AGM 7 Reports from the Chairman and Convenors 8 of Management Committees Young Dancers’ Page 10 From around the World 11 Reports from our regional correspondents New Zealand Summer School 15 Duncan Laidlaw reports on a successful event The World of Scottish Country Dancing 16 The AGM 2015 and Winter School 2016 17 Celtic Connections 18 Campbell Tyler Reflections on a dancing trip to Scotland 19 John Carswell reports on a new venture A Branch … 20 Canberra and District Branch … and a Club 21 Chiswick SCD Club An Experiment in E-publishing 22 Kate Kinnear The RSCDS at the Scottish Learning Festival 22 Irene Bennett Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Joint Dances 23 Lesley Ross describes a joint venture between branches Reviews 24 St Leonard’s School Gold Accreditation award 25 Global Youth Week 26 Letters to the Editor 27 Obituaries – Lord Mansfield and members 28-29 Sadly Missed In my Opinion – The Power of Tradition 29 Malcolm Brown Day School Diary 30 April – November 2016
RSCDS
Scottish Country Dancing in Vancouver- A History
A detailed history of Scottish Country Dancing in Vancouver, 1930-1964 and of the Vancouver Branch of the RSCDS from its formation in 1964 until 2015. The text is well illustrated with photographs relating to Scottish Country Dancing and Branch activities and members.
Rosemary Coupe
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
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
Dundee Courier 280716 report on Summer School
A report on Summer School 2016 by Aileen Robertson of the Dundee Courier
Dundee Courier
Family Biographies
Dances and Balls in the Borders
Notes on Elwyndale
Ion C B Jamieson
Biography of Ion Jamieson; Biography of J A Jamieson (Father); Copies of family wedding photographs
Jane Watkinson
Johnsonville Scottish Country Dance Club (NZ)
Website has a brief history of the group. There are some member profiles and a picture gallery of events.
Johnsonville Scottish Country Dance Society
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Book 50 Spring Fling 12 Scottish Country Dances
Instructions and music for: The Spring Fling Reel (R); Les Remparts d Seville (J); There's Something about Thirty (S); 192 Miles Home (J); Tge Doonhammer Delight (R); Mathilde is a Delight (S); The Wandering Wallaby(J); Double Trouble Triangles (R); Shadow (J); A Trip to Applecross (J); Dancing Spirit (J); La Baratte your Way Home (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
An article about the health benefits of dancing. Published by the British Heart Foundation in their magazine "Heart Matters", Autumn 2016
British Heart Foundation
Notes on the Border Country Dances
A collection of notes for a talk. Personal views regarding the origin of the country dance related to the Scottish Borders and is mode of performance, followed by a description of the dances which were demonstrated as part of the talk.
Ion C B Jamieson
Published quarterly containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Canberra Branch
A book of dances for children and young folk. Instructions and music for: The Edinburgh Toy Shop (J); The Somerset Children's Reel (R); Save the Children (J); Fair Enough (J); Summer on the Beach ((R); And for the Young Ones (J); Holyrood Strathspey (SJ); New Year Jig (J); Hello-Goodbye (S); Pluto's Head (R); Come What May (J);Bohemian Reflections (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Country Dances Books 19-24
Descriptions of dances published in Books 19-24 but without music.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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
Scottish Country Dances Books 31-38
Descriptions of dances published in Books 31-38 but without music.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Descriptions of dances (with music) originally published or included with the "Scottish Country Dancer" magazine between 2005 and 2009. 2nd reprint.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Country Dancer Vol 25 October 2017
RSCDS future events 2 News from Coates Crescent 4 Chairman and Convenors Reports 6 From Around the World 8 CD timings 11 First Timers at Winter School 11 A Historic Trip to Paris in 1950 12 Bill Little Retires 14 Branch Anniversaries 15 The RSCDS in Pictures 16 Pinewoods 18 Australian Winter School 18 Summer School 19 In our Opinion 20 Focus on Technique 20 Back to Our Roots in Glasgow 21 Basecamp to HQ! The Bonn Weekend 22 Young Dancers 24 Letters to the Editor 25 Reviews 28 Sadly Missed 29 Day School Diary 30
RSCDS
Glencraig Scottish Dance Band
A booklet of 30 country dances with music celebrating Pretoria Branch's 45th anniversary
Pretoria Branch RSCDS
Queen Victoria Public School (Canada)
A description (with illustrations) of the 22nd season of SCD and Ceilidh dancing at Queen Victoria Public School)
Archivist RSCDS
Scottish Country Dancer Vol 24 April 2017
New Society President 3 News from Coates Crescent 4 From the Chairman 6 Education and Training Committee 6 Youth Services Committee 7 Membership Services Committee 7 From around the World 8 Mrs Elma McCausland MBE 11 Mrs Mary Ross BEM 11 Belfast Branch 11 Kilmarnock and District Branch 12 Birmingham Branch 12 The Stooshie 13 The AGM from a French Perspective 13 Nathaniel Gow’s Dance Band 14 The Society in Pictures 16 Tribute to Alastair Aitkenhead 18 Focus on Technique 20 In my Opinion 20 Spotlight on Iberia 21 Young Dancers’ Page 22 Global Youth Week 23 Scottish Schools 24 Edinburgh Branch in Barcelona 25 Summer School Social Class 26 Letters to the Editor 27 Reviews 28 Sadly Missed 29 Day School Diary 30
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
Published three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Country Dancer Vol 26 April 2018
RSCDS Events 2
News from Coates Crescent 4
Chairman and Convenors’ Reports 6
From Around the World 8
Introducing Chris Milne 11
Membership Numbers 11
Our Inaugural Meeting 12
20 Tips for a Good Dance Programme 14
50 Years Ago 14
Young Dancers 15
The RSCDS in Pictures 16
Anniversaries 18
Recruiting Successes 20
In my Opinion 22
Scottish Schools 23
Spotlight on London 24
Turning around Asilomar 25
Letters to the Editor 26
Sadly Missed 29
Day School Diary 30
RSCDS
Scottish Country Dancer Vol 27 October 2018
RSCDS Events 2 News from Coates Crescent 4 Chairman and Convenors’ Reports 6 From Around the World 8 Interview with Lorn Macintyre 11 Winter School in Australia 14 Recruiting Success in New Zealand 14 Scots in Argentina 15 The RSCDS in Pictures 16 The First Five Years 18 In My Opinion 20 Spring Fling 21 Spring Fringe 21 Scottish Schools 22 Young Dancers 23 Anniversaries 24 News 24 Letters to the Editor 25 Reviews 28 Sadly Missed 29 Day School Diary 30 More News 30
RSCDS
That Strain Again - Melodies for Scottish Dancing
A selection of Reels (32), Strathspeys (32), Jigs (33) and Waltzes (5) by John Barnes with notes regarding the origin of some of the tunes.
Published by the Cassela Press, Dublin 2018
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Video of the dances described in item GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-280 located at f5.280
Maureen Chevens