More than 100 people descended on the Shanklin Hotel for the annual Isle of Wight Scottish Country Dancing Weekend School earlier this month.
Dancers from France, Switzerland, Spain and Germany, as well as from all 4 home nations, were present at the event.
Teachers Helen Russell, from York & North Humberside Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and a past society Chairman, and Andrew Nolan from Edinburgh Branch who also plays piano for Scottish Country Dancing, were inspiring and challenging, providing clear and excellent instruction during morning classes for the 2 groups.
One of the local attendees said:
“I learnt so much. This group is such fun, and you have made us feel so welcome!”
Many guests attended just for the social dances (or as non-dancers) in order to keep in touch with the friends they’ve made through Scottish Country Dancing over the years.
The renowned Craigellachie Scottish Country Dance Band from the south of England played for the 2 evening dances and provided the musicians for the classes, giving some wonderfully uplifting music. So many people commented what fabulous music it was to dance to.
If you want to learn Scottish Country Dancing there will be a Beginners and Improvers workshop run by local teachers and a musician at 10:00 on Saturday morning 17th May 2025 at Gurnard Village Hall.
