The Branch has been developing a series of videos to demonstrate for its members some of the newer /more complex dances to be found on dance programmes. These are now available on its YouTube channel. The following are direct links to those we have recorded:
Videos of all of the dances from our Anniversary Book on our YouTube channel.
Dance No. 1 Young at Heart 32-bar jig 3 couples in 4 couple set https://youtu.be/8eO6ukxYo7Q
Dance No. 2 September in Skye 32-bar strathspey 3 couples in 3 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/soYdZIwTAYE
Dance No. 3 Farewell to Portrush 32-bar jig for three couples in a 4 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/8mp_ZzUuhxc
Dance No. 4 The Wardrobe 32-bar reel 3 couples in 4 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/4ZqzIPA7QzM ;
Dance No. 5 Set in Roosendaal Medley 2×32-bar strathspey and 2×32-bar jig 4 couples square set https://youtu.be/E-UpzE3fUJc ;
Dance No.6 Rainbow’s End 32-bar reel for three couples in a four couple longwise set https://youtu.be/GVq4QkV6SgA
Dance No. 7 The Orchards of Co. Armagh 32-bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 3 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/wh_zNXH7_e8
Dance No. 8 A Glint in the Eye 32-bar jig for 4 couples in a 4 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/yYtUeLds4Nk
Dance No.9 Snow in Summer 32-bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 4 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/QgWKANqOPJg
Dance No. 10 Platinum Skies 32-bar reel 3 couples in 4 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/-HVxSheDHSQ
Dance No. 11 Comber Car Park: 32-bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 3 couple longwise set. https://youtu.be/wksFWSdc3zQ
Dance No. 12 Bunker Hill 48-bar jig 4 couples square set https://youtu.be/fZJ20AGb7mw ;
Dance No. 13 The Lonely Honeybee 32-bar reel 3 couples in 4 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/3w3D68zo_qU
Dance No. 14 Humours of California 32-bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 4 couple longwise set https://youtu.be/PHBbWnBC824
NEW YEAR’S HONOURS 2017 Order of the British Empire Medallist of the Order of the British Empire
We are delighted that ELMA MCCAUSLAND has been awarded MBE for services to Scottish Country Dancing - for information see the members page.
The Branch celebrates Elma’s honour with her and is pleased to share a dance devised by Lucy Mulholland “Elma McCausland MBE” with original tune by Marian Anderson specially composed for Elma and recorded along with the tune “Cecil McCausland” by Nan Main also appropriate for the dance as an alternative tune. Cecil was Elma’s devoted husband and companion of many years who was also a much loved member and exceptionally talented dancer of Belfast Branch, who contributed to its demonstration team and activities in his own inimitable style. It is also on video here
FOR ST ANDREWS BALL 2nd DECEMBER 2016
Peggy Spouse MBE A 32 bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 4 couple set, devised by John Wilkinson, and published in Book 46.
The Dream Catcher A 96 bar strathspey for 4 couples in a square set, devised by Eileen Orr and published in Book 45.
Follow Me Home An 8×32 bar jig for 3 couples in a 4 couple set
OTHER RECENT VIDEO RECORDINGS BY BRANCH MEMBERS
Rosalie’s Birthday Reel 88 bar reel in a square set devised by Hazel Convery, Dublin (this is on the 5oth Anniversary dance programme of Dublin club on 29th May 2016)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr4_enMwi0s
The Saltire Society Reel 8x 32 reel for 4 couples R Goldring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw6yjQP2PQQ
Enniskillen Dragoons 4×32 jig Scottish Country Dance, 4C set Tom Izbicki Jean Patrick Collection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6TPiS5QO2M
Torridon Lassies 8×40 J youtu.be/f9q5cT8u0BM
The Dumfries Lad 3×32 S youtu.be/KQRUGT2wcdY
Burns Bicentenary Strathspey 4×32 S youtu.be/J1ptbhD0jnM
DANCES FROM BOOK 48
City of Belfast https://youtu.be/dfpPDV8WhRA
The Festival Man https://youtu.be/HvXjIDySvjI
The Golden Years https://youtu.be/g41pWyeu7YU
The Newburgh Jig https://youtu.be/fpkG04R9VoU
DANCES St Andrews Ball programme 28th November 2015
The Pele Tower https://youtu.be/C4rHL5HkrfE
Kilkenny Castle https://youtu.be/3mbqi10L4Cc
Inchmickery https://youtu.be/T66ORmdoDw4
Gardeners’ Fantasia https://youtu.be/r7k0sHLLq0o
OTHERS
City of Stirling https://youtu.be/qrqFekgriNc
For other information about demonstration activities see below:
Some demonstration team members with Ralph McLean at “The Gaitherin” recording October 2014 for BBC NI
Our experienced team of dancers provide short dancing displays at both indoor and outdoor events such as local festivals and fund raising concerts, annual shows or other functions. The demonstration team can perform for a short display as part of a programme or host a longer session where we combine the demonstration of Scottish dancing with some simpler dances and Ceilidh dancing for people who wish to join in and experience some of the Scottish dance culture.
The team is in demand at various church and other social organisations, for young and old alike. For example we are regularly asked to entertain overseas students, where the young people really enjoy watching and joining in Scottish dancing; and the team is also in great demand for entertaining residents in care homes. The lively music and spectacle of the dance movements appeal to all age groups.
The demonstration secretary will discuss with you what you see as your organisation’s particular needs and get details of the length of time required, the type of audience/ whether or not it is demonstration only or has audience participation etc.
Please send your enquiry by email to: demsec@rscdsbelfast.org
Cribs of unpublished dances which have been requested
The Jaccaranda Tree by the late Betty Smith, former Branch teacher and Chairman (kindly shared with the Branch by Linda Cooper)
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