Diamond Jubilee Dance Book 1946-2006
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- 2006
RSCDS Birmingham
George Meikle and the Lothian Scottish Dance Band
Diamond Jubilee Dance Book 1946-2006
RSCDS Birmingham
George Meikle and the Lothian Scottish Dance Band
The Vallin Suite Collections 4 and 5
JVM Productions
Colin Dewar & his Scottish Dance Band
Scottish Tradition The Fiddler and his Art
Tangent Records TNGM 141 S1 and S2: Selection of Slow Airs, Reels, Strathspeys, Waltzes and Marches
Recorded and documented by the School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh
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Gordon Walker
Detains of Bands and Musicians who played for dancing in the Borders 1859-ca 1990
Ion C B Jamieson
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Muriel Johnstone
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Bonnie Rideout
STDT Commentary on Traditional Dancing
An article from the "Scotsman" newspaper unknown date but year 2000. The article is a commentary by Liam Paterson, coordinator of the STDT, about traditional dance and the work of the STDT
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
Dundee Branch
Luke Brady
Let's Dance. Bobby Murray Plays Scottish Country Dance Music
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Bobby Murray
Minute book of the General Purposes Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Let's Celebrate - Live from Ballintuim Village Hall
Highlander Music Ltd
Ian Hutson & his Scottish Dance Band
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Peter Macfarlane (fiddle) & Lilian Linden (piano)
Golden Jubilee Book of Dances (Berkhamsted Strathspey & Reel Club)
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Barbara Manning (violin) & Ken Martlew (piano)
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The Occasionals
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Marian Anderson & her Scottish Dance Band
Willie Macpherson. The Elgin Fiddler
An instructional video introducing Scottish social dances. The video shows how to do 13 popular ceilidh dances and the steps required. The dances demonstrated are: Gay Gordons; Circle Waltz; Canadian Barn Dance; St Benrard's Waltz; Strip the Willow; Military Two Step; Pride of Erin; Highland Schottische; The Lancers (Five figure version)
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Streaming Pictures
Willie McRoberts's SCD Band
Cutting from The Stirling Observer, 21/7/1994. Photograph show the Stirling Branch demonstration team and musicians outside the Guildhall, where they were participating in an event organised by the Stirling Tours and Guiding Organisation.
RSCDS Archivist
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Robert Whitehead & The Danelaw Dance Band
Obituary for Frances M Gordon RSCDS Archivist 1991-94 by Jean Martin
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Ian Thomson Scottish Dance Band
Birnam CD
Gordon Shand and his Scottish Dance Band
McBain's Scottish Country Dance Band. Basingstoke Ball Live 1971
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McBain's Scottish Country Dance Band
Dances From The Collections of Mary Isdale MacNab Volume 2
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Muriel Johnstine Ensemble
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Scotscores and Chris Duncan Music
Minutes of Youth Committee; Under 16's sub-Committee and Young Scottish Dancers Association
Topics discussed include: Comments from branches, under 16s membership terms, and outreach opportunities.
Minutes and papers of the 75th Anniversary Sub Committee
The 75th Sub Committee was set up to organise preparations for the Society's 75th anniversary celebrations. Topics discussed include: the production of commemorative items, celebratory events and a visit from The Queen.
Dances From The Collections of Mary Isdale MacNab Volume 1
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Muriel Johnstine Ensemble
This is a companion instructional video to "Step We Ceilidh". The video shows how to do an additional 17 popular Scottish social dances and ceilidh dances and the steps required. The dances demonstrated are: Eva Three Step; Virginia Reel; Kelvingrove Twostep; Stern Polka;Mississippi Dip; Pat-as-Cake Polka; Pinewoods Twostep; Veleta Waltz; The Old Lancers; Swedish Masquarade; Duke of Perth; Britannia Twostep; La Va; Waltz Country Dance; Bluebell Polka; Inverness Circle; Lomond Waltz
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
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Neil Barron & his Scottish Dance Band
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Robert Whitehead & The Danelaw Dance Band
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Colin Dewar Quartet
Minutes and papers of the Public Relations sub-Committee
Minutes and papers of the Public Relations Sub Committee of the RSCDS, after March 1997 the committee was renamed the Marketing Committee and after May 2001 was known as the Marketing and Public Relations Sub Committee.
Tartan Capers - Scottish Country Dances
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The White Cockade
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Murial Johnstone's Scottish Dance Band & Colin Dewar Scottish Country Dance Band
Selected Craigievar Dances devised by Bill Forbes
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Nicol McLaren and the Glencraig Scottish Dance Band
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minutes of the Strategic Planning Sub Committee
Signed minutes.
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Robert Whitehead & The Danelaw Dance Band
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Drummond Cook's Scottish Country Dance Band
Scottish Country Dancing Volume 1 Ceilidh Dances
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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Country Dancing Volume 2 Country Dances
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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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David Cunningham & his Band
A collection of some of the best traditional and modern highland dances and popular ladies' step dances. Sixteen dances and graded highland steps are demonstrated. The dances demonstrated are: Scottish Lilt; Highland Fling; The Shepherd's Crook; Seann Truibhas; Blue Bonnets; The Glasgow Highlanders; Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnny?; Deeside Lilt; Hielan' Laddie; Argyll Broadswords; Flowers of Edinburgh; Earl of Errol; Miss Forbes; Come Ashore Jolly Tar; Blue Bonnets Over the Border; Foursome Reel and Tulloch
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
An instructional video which is suitable for both experienced dances and those new to this dance style. The video explains how to dance reels, jigs and strathspeys and includes a helpful commentary. The Steps are walked out and shown in slow motion and the most frequently used formations demonstrated with many walked through. 34 dances which appear frequently on dance programmes are demonstrated.
Details of the Steps, Formations and the Dances are listed in the Notes Section (below)
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
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Colin Dewar Quartet
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
Murial Johnstone and her Band play for Roy Goldring Dances
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Murial Johnstone
Dances Devised by Ann Dix Volume 2 - Reel Friends
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Ann Dix
Scotland Dancing Again - narration to accompany the video
This video tells the story of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - through 27 of its dances . It is illustrated with extracts from the Society's Archive. The text or the narration is provided in a separate booklet.
Written and presented by Dr. Alastair MacFadyen, Past President of the RSCDS.
Independent Video Productions
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Dierdrie Adamson Quartet
The Scotia Suite of Scottish Country Dances
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society & The Royal Scottish Geographical Society
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
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2002
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Colin Dewar & his Scottish Dance Band
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Marion Anderson and Murial Johnstone
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Archivist RSCDS
A book of 32 original Scottish Country Dances (2nd Edition) by Loreto De Angelis, published in Rome 2022
Archivist RSCDS
New publication for 2021 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Sir Walter Scott. A modern interpretation by the Membership Services Committee of dances from "Heart of Midlothian" leaflet of 1820 and of two dances from "Five Favorite Country Dances for 1822" leaflet published by Nathanial Gow. The original instructions for the dances are provided.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
30 compositions by Felix Burns published by The National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs, 2003. The booklet also includes: a short biography of Felix Burns; a contribution from Leo Burns (son); and a listing of all known compositions.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2003
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
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
Thane Multmedia Ltd
27 dances published by the RSCDS and 1 other are shown
RSCDS
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2005
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Marian Anderson & her Scottish Dance Band
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2004
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Issue 11 July August 2005. Alastair MacFadyen reflects on “Summer School Fifty Years On”.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2006
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
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
Scotland's Social Dances Part 1
Instructional DVD covering four different forms of Scottish Social Dancing: Old Time, Ceilidh, Sequence and Country.
Part 1
Dances shown are:
Quicksteps:
Anniversary Two Step, Boston Two Step, Gay Gordons Two Step, Over the Top, Dinky One Step, Marine Four Step, Honeymoon Parade, Gypsy Tap, Southern Two Step, Flirtation Two Step, Lancelot Two Step, Jazz Twinkle, Mayfair Quickstep.
Swings:
Viennese Swing, Glyn-Gary Swing, Chicago Swing, Ragtime Swing.
Waltzes:
Hesitation Waltz, Lilac Waltz, Ruby Waltz, Waltz of the Bells, La Rinka, Sweetheart Waltz, The Veleta, Birthday Waltz, Owen and Catherine Harrison’s Waltz, Victory Waltz, Waltz Catherine, Newe Kilarney Waltz.
Foxtrots and |Saunters:
Balmoral Blues, White Heather Foxtrot, Harry Lime Foxtrot, Yearning Saunter, On Leave Foxtrot, Melody Foxtrot, Red Rose Saunter, Saunter Together.
Latin:
Square Tango, Royal Empress Tango, Tango Serida, Sally Ann Cha Cha, Rumba Rosalie.
Independent Video Productions
Scotland's Social Dances Part 2
Instructional DVD covering four different forms of Scottish Social Dancing: Old Time, Ceilidh, Sequence and Country.
Part 2: Ceilidh, Scottish Country and Quadrilles
Dances shown are:
Ceilidh:
Gypsy Thread, Waves of Tory, Strip the Willow (Square), Levi Jackson Rag.
Scottish Country Dances:
Shiftin’ Bobbins, Reel of the 51st Division, Postie’s Jig, Duke of Perth, Irish Rover, Black Mountain Reel, Nottingham Lace,
Quadrilles:
La Russe, Waltz Cotillion (Half), First Set of Quadrilles (6 figures)
Independent Video Productions
Thane Multmedia Ltd
The CD of 12 dances was produced to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Branch. The booklet contains instructions for the dances.
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St Andrews Branch RSCDS
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2007
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2008
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2009
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
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
Review of the Society's activities for 2010
RSCDS
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2010
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Mealluaine Dance Band
An Interview with Dr. Alastair Macfadyen
Anita Mackenzie interviews Dr. Alastair Macfadyen, Past President of the RSCDS, about his life and times in Country Dancing
IVP
RSCDS
Tullochgorm
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2011
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Published three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
RSCDS Archivist
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
A Booklet of dances commemorating the Delaware Valley Branch of the RSCDS 50th Anniversary. The Booklet contains descriptions of dances (with music) created by members and former members of the Branch. A short history of the Branch is inclded.
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