NettetSo do we! Cambridge University Strathspey & Reel Club (the Reel Club, for short) is a society devoted to Scottish country dancing. We offer classes for all abilities during term time, host and regularly travel to balls and evening dances, and perform at celebrations of Scottish traditions. NettetThe dance originated around the early 1700's in the valley (Scottish Strath) of the River Spey in Scotland. Strathspey was originally synonymous with a Reel, but since the …

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Nettetstrathspey, slow Scottish dance for four or five couples, a variety of country dance. Its music, in 4/4 time, is characterized by frequent use of the “Scotch snap,” a short-long … NettetAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy netherlands all time xi

Strathspeys Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

NettetScottish country dances are categorised as reels (including hornpipes ), jigs, and strathspeys according to the type of music to which they are danced. The first two types (also called quick-time dances) feature fast tempos, quick movements and a lively feel. The third type (strathspey) has a much slower tempo and a more tempered, stately feel. NettetThis dance was devised by Tim Todd Wilson in 2001 and published, in a collection of 22 dances and 12 tunes, by the “Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers Scottish Country, Highland, and Step Dancing Performance Group of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area” to celebrate their 21st anniversary. On the subject of music, Tim says: “I have no … NettetThis is a demonstration of a Scottish Country Dance by the Arkansas Scottish Country Dance Society, Little Rock, AR. This was performed at the Little Rock "... netherlands allowance