What a week that was:-

There was some great dancing at the classes this week as we welcomed yet more new, and talented beginners to the Monday class - as well as less challenging dances we really pushed the boat out by taking on Barbara's Strathspey with its '3 couple bourrel' - not a classic beginner's dance but the makeup of the class gave a good opportunity to introduce this slightly more challenging move - emphasising the satisfaction of dancing 'next level' formations - and the fact that they were all capable of dancing them given the chance to learn properly. Tuesday also saw people rising to the challenge of slightly more complex dances - although there were plenty of simpler ones to enjoy too. Finally, this week we also had the chance to dance on Thursday as well. A generous invitation had been issued to the group to join the Stage One's member's night for a ceilidh (with the dancing led by yours truly). We had a great night of simple but fun dances with lots of people joining in. Members of the Tuesday class also performed a couple of demonstration dances - initially a Medley of 3 dances - The Montgomerie's Rant; Byron Strathspey and Highland Rambler, and later De'il Amang the Tailors, and we were also entertained with a few songs in true Ceilidh style. The cost of this excellent night was a few plates of food added to the supper table - and the combined contributions made an excellent spread which we all enjoyed. Well done to all involved.