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Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Scottish Country Dancing & More
March 22, 2006
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM):
WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/SCDM.htm
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IN THIS ISSUE:
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM)
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING IN TEXAS
FEATURED LINKS
CALENDAR PAGE
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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE:
TONIGHT:
We danced:
The Clansman, Sauchie Haugh, Off to Speyside, Swedish Waltz, Blairmormond and Brechin Fancy.
WEBSITE REDESIGN: NEW HOME PAGE
I've been redoing sections of the website for some time.
I've now prepared a new home page at:
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/SCDM.htm
I realize pages display differently on different computers; let me know of any suggestions.
The old page will remain up but will not be updated, so please change your bookmarks.
I've added a featured dancer of the week and I'll gradually get the member/dancer pages redone;
for this week the featured dancers are
Ed & Carol Young
and the featured musician/band of the week is:
MURDER THE STOUT
COME DANCE WITH US!
(info on calendar below)
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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING IN TEXAS
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SAN ANTONIO:
THE BLUEBONNET BALL 2006
March 25, 2006
The Bluebonnet Scottish Country Dancers
Grand March begins at 7 pm
International Folk Culture Center, Our Lady of the Lake University
Music by Mimi Rogers and Allison Hicks
Costs $25 / adult; $10 / 18 years old or younger; $5 / non-dancers
Make checks payable to: Bluebonnet Scottish Country Dancers
c/o Jon Simms, 323 Oak Bend, Lavernia, TX 78121, (830) 779-2308
jongeri@lvbears.net
Program:
Hooper's Jig 32J3 RSCDS MMM II
The Gates of Edinburgh 32R3 RSCDS XV 5
Delvine Side 32S2 RSCDS II 3
Pelorus Jack 32J3 RSCDS XLI 1
The Sailor 32H3 RSCDS XXIV 4
Culla Bay (Square Set) 32S4 RSCDS XLI 2
The Clansman 32R2 RSCDS XXXII 8
Cape Town Wedding 32S3 RSCDS XXXIX 4
Miss Mary Douglas 48J3 RSCDS X 11
Intermission
Joie de Vivre 32J3 RSCDS XXXIX 2
The Chapman 32R3 RSCDS XXIV 2
Miss Gibson.s Strathspey 32S3 RSCDS Leaflets
Equilibrium 32J3 Barbour SDA 95
Sauchie Haugh 32S2 RSCDS Leaflets
A Trip to Bavaria 32R4 Collins
The Wind on Loch Fyne 32S3 Dunedin 1(Triangle Set)
The Rock and the Wee Pickle Tow 32J2 RSCDS III 7
Mairi.s Wedding 40R3 Cosh
Extra . Black Mountain Reel 32R5 Haynes
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FORT WORTH
March 17 2006 Ceilidh Country Dancers Class
There were 10 people present at this week's class: John and Victoria McCain; Linda Neal; Vernon and Charlotte Wellman; John
Shipley; Mark & Allelia Scott; Becky Dodge; and Ellie Hayes. We had a chance to go over several dances on the San Antonio program as well as one other dance which was new to the group.
We danced the following -
Equilibrium (32J-3) from Set and Cast Off Vol 2/9 - on the San Antonio program
Cape Town Wedding (32S-3) from RSCDS Bk 39/4 - on the San Antonio program
Miss Mary Douglas (48J-3) from RSCDS Bk 10/11 - on the San Antonio program
Delvine Side (32S-3) from RSCDS Bk 2/9
The Hamilton Rant (48R-3) from RSCDS Bk 22/2
Our next class will meet from 7:30 - 10:00 on Mar 24 2006 at Ridglea Presbyterian Church, 6201 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft Worth - on
the corner of Camp Bowie and Westridge. Becky Dodge - becky.dodge@sbcglobal.net.
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AUSTIN
*Austin Scottish Country Dance Society
MARCH Dance of the Month: Equilibrium (jig; San Antonio Ball program)
25 Bluebonnet Ball, San Antonio, 7:00 pm (more information here)
28 Tuesday In-Class Social, 7:30 pm, Quicksilver Dance Studio
30 Thursday In-Class Social, 7:00 pm, Quicksilver Dance Studio
APRIL Dance of the Month: Let’s Have A Ceilidh (reel)
25 Tuesday In-Class Social, 7:30 pm, Quicksilver Dance Studio
29 UNESCO World Dance Day
*Scottish Country Dance Alliance
We meet on most Sunday evenings from 7.00 to 9.00pm at the Quicksilver Dance Studio (address & map)
and then usually adjourn for coffee at Borders at 183 & Great Hills Trail.
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CORPUS CHRISTI
Celtic Menagerie Scottish Country Dancers
Tartan Day Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi ~~ April 6, 2006
San Antonio Highland Games, San Antonio, Texas ~~ April 8, 2006
General Sam Houston Folk Festival, Huntsville, Texas ~~ April 22, 2006
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DALLAS
Dallas Scottish Country Dancers:
The Dallas Scottish Country dancers meet every Tuesday evening, year round, from 7-9 pm at the St. James Episcopal Church (old parish hall) located at 9845 McCree Rd, near White Rock Lake. (MAP) For more information, see the Classes page
And Make Plans to Attend the Following:
Apr 1, 2006 - Tartan Day at Winfrey Point, 1-5 p.m., White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX
Apr 1, 2006 - Red McWilliams at the Tipperaray Inn starting at 8 p.m., Dallas, TX
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DENTON
Denton Celtic Dancers
Classes are held every Sunday.
NOTE: Classes are canceled for Sunday May 22, 2005. There is a conflict with the room.
5-6 PM Scottish Country Dancing Experienced Dancers
6-6:30 PM Scottish Country Dancing Basics Newcomers
6:30-7 PM Scottish Country Dancing Intermediate Dances Newcomers
7-7:45 PM Irish Soft Shoe Dancing
Please contact us before you come to Irish, the schedule varies. All Dancers
7:45-8:30 PM Irish Hard Shoe Dancing
Please contact us before you come to Irish, the schedule varies. All Dancers
Classes are held at the Center for the Visual Arts in Denton, TX. The Center for the Visual arts is at the corner of Hickory and Bell. Here's a map, or go to www.mapquest.com for driving directions. The rehearsal room is upstairs. Ring the doorbell if the door is locked when you arrive.
Center for the Visual Arts
400 East Hickory Street
Denton, TX 76201
Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing that allows you freedom of motion.
Shoes: Ghillies, ballet slippers, or jazz shoes are preferable, but any soft soled shoes will work.
Classes cost $1 each Sunday you attend.
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HOUSTON
*SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (see above)
*ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY: HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH
Upcoming Events
Social Dances
April 1, location to be announced
AGM May 6. location to be announced
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FEATURED LINKS
National Geographic: The Celtic Realm
Scottish Superhero Comic Book
The creator/artist, Mat Nastos, will be attending the Sam Houston Folk Festival in April.
A portion of the proceeds from sale of the comic book will go to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum.
Downtune
(they're hoping to add an Irish subsection)
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CALENDAR PAGE
details on all items listed below can be found on the webpage at:
CURRENT MONTH
UPCOMING MONTHS
THE COMING WEEK:
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THURSDAY
Celtic Chorus of Houston
Griff's Shenanigans Cafe & Bar 7:30-9:30 pm
ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY:
HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH
General Class
(West Houston) Thursdays
7:30-9:30 p.m.
(last class Apr. 27)
Dads' Club
1006 Voss Road
Houston, 77055
Just North of I-10 Teacher: Carol Palmer
For info: Carol Palmer
713-776-8531
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FRIDAY
4th Friday
Houston Area Acoustic Music Society
Acoustic Showcase
at Hickory Hollow,
101 Heights Blvd MAP
Peggy Carter, 281-370-9495;
Music starts at 7:00.
The jam is about 9:00
Riverdance
Brown Theatre
Wortham Centre
Houston, TX
713-629-3700
8 PM
$30 - $67
Back At The Ranch
Anderson Fair, Houston, TX $10.
Doors open at 8pm
2007 Grant
www.andersonfair.com
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SATURDAY
SAN ANTONIO BLUEBONNET BALL 2006
2nd & 4th Saturdays
CONTRA DANCE:
HOUSTON AREA TRADITIONAL DANCE SOCIETY,
Schedule
Music by: No Foolin’
Calling by Keith Holmes
Riverdance
Brown Theatre
Wortham Centre
Houston, TX
713-629-3700
8 PM
$30 - $67
Audubon String Quartet
Benefit Concert
3:00 P.M.
Chapel, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Heights
(1819 Heights Blvd.)
donations accepted
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SUNDAY
Sunday, March 26th at 2:00p.m.
YORKSHIRE SOCIETY IN TEXAS, U.S.A.
MEETING
Red Lion Pub
2316 S Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77019
713-782-3030
Men of Houston Morris Dancers
Society for Creative Anachronism Dancing
BACK AT THE RANCH
7pm, $6
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 528-5999
Riverdance
Brown Theatre
Wortham Centre
Houston, TX
713-629-3700
8 PM
$30 - $67
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MONDAY
ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY:
HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH
General Class
(Woodlands) Mondays
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Community Center Building
(April 24 last session)
2235 Lake Robbins Dr.
just down from the Cynthia
Woods Mitchell Pavillion
The Woodlands
Dave Davies
936 588 4274
General Class
(League City) Mondays
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Classical Arts Dance Studio
(April 24 last session)
530 N Illinois
League City
Moon Weiss
713-465-9650
International Folk Dancing for beginners.
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS
7:30 - 10:00 pm
Oddfellows Hall,
115 E. 14th Street in the Heights.
4th Monday
Heather and Thistle Society ,
7:30 P.M.
Auditorium,
St.Thomas Episcopal School,
4900 Jackwood.
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TUESDAY
ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY:
HOUSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH
Basic Class
(West Houston)
Tuesdays
7:30-9:30 p.m.
(April 25 last session)
Dads' Club
1006 Voss Road
Houston, 77055
Just North of I-10
Teacher: Judi Hallenbeck 713-721-6743
Friday, March 28, 8pm, $15
BATTLEFIELD BAND
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
2425 Norfolk
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 528-5999
4th Tuesday
Irish American Heritage Association of Katy, Texas
Meeting
7:30pm
Municipal Utility District Building
on Cimmaron Pkwy at Hidden Canyon Rd
(just west of S Mason Rd)
in Katy, Texas
For more information or directions, please call:
Bridget Connelly . . 281-492-8780
Mike Long . . . . . . 281-395-3038
Dennis Donlan . . . 281-392-0894
OR
E-mail us at: info@texirish.com
Strings n' Things
contact Peggy Carter.
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WEDNESDAY
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
AND MORE
7-10 pm
·NEW DANCERS WELCOME
·Families welcome (children must be accompanied by parent/guardian)
·COST:
·$5 for those 14 and over; $2.50 those under 14 ($15 maximum per family) - fourth consecutive Wednesday free.
·Location:
·Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th St. (Heights), Houston, Texas
·(3rd building on left traveling east from Heights Blvd. -
·2 story red brick - entrance recessed about 15 feet from street -dancing upstairs).
MAP
PHOTO OF HALL
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Dianna
Dianna L. Shipman
diannashipman@att.net
Scottish Country Dancing and More
Houston, Texas
web page: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
phone: 713-522-1212