So that's that. After a week of not feeling 100%, and struggling to get enthused by the event, Saturday's showing of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was an excellent evening.
So often it's the case that the things you look forward to aren't as wonderful as you hope, but the events you aren't so bothered about end up being excellent. Click HERE, or go to 'Past Events', and click on the poster to see pictures from before and at the beginning of the evening (it was too dark to take shots later on during the show). This was a very successful evening with 33 attending, including several ex-dancers who now can't make it to the dance classes- thanks go to Gavin who organised the buffet and everyone else who helped, including John who very kindly assisted organising the tables in the morning. We had wondered if this was the sort of occasion people still wanted us to organise, but although not many current dancers were able, or interested, in coming, it proved itself to be a popular and highly appreciated by others - and the Tattoo was, as always, magnificent. 
Now onto the next challenge - June Jamboree anyone?​

And now it's April - what happened to March? I blinked and it was gone, it's such a busy life we lead and there's so much going on; time simply flies I just can't keep up.
Happy Easter - for those of us celebrating this week, and Καλο Πασχα (Kalo Pascha ) to those of us celebrating next week. 
First off - thanks to everyone who has enquired how we are and sent their best wishes re. the hostilities yonder. To be honest we feel frauds because, although there was a bit of initial excitement, you honestly wouldn't know there was anything going on (though we know there is) it is totally carrying on as normal over here - unless you happen to be flying somewhere via Dubai of course.
The weather has been more of an issue, it's incredibly variable, which is reflected in the class numbers though we have never been without a set, sometimes even two. The classes themselves have been great fun - Monday's - supposedly 'beginner's' sessions have even sometimes morphed into advanced classes. The sessions are enjoyed just as much by more experienced dancers and sometimes they are the only ones there so we abandon the footwork and go for a few schiehallion reels & 3 couple set & links instead. 
As usual there are things being organised for the group beyond just the dance classes. Our next event is a showing of last year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Phoenix Club next Saturday (11th April) - it's only €10, including a buffet meal, so don't forget to contact us and book a place if you fancy coming along, you definitely don't have to be Scottish to enjoy the evening; We'd appreciate knowing that you want to come by Wednesday though, as this gives the kitchen time to shop! 
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