Covid update August 2021
Please read BHS Branch classes and events - precautions due to Covid or [Word]
The committee has drawn these up to allow us all to feel as confident and comfortable as we can to allow us to dance normally, ie normal sized sets, no masks and hands taken as dictated by the dance.
GENERAL CLASS
Held at 8.00pm-10.00pm on Wednesdays at
St Mary’s Church Hall, Park Road, Camberley GU15 2SR
This is a general class, it caters for all abilities from intermediate level to advanced and follows the RSCDS criteria.
The class starts with a warm up followed by step and formation practise and dances to illustrate points of technique. After a tea break there is less emphasis on technique and typically dances from forthcoming dances are taught finishing with an old favourite and a cool down. This is a friendly class and newcomers are always made very welcome.
Covid precautions currently apply as detailed at the top of this page. Please bring your own refreshments as none will be provided at the initial classes
Autumn term is on Wednesdays from 8th September to 15th December 2021. 15th December is a party night.
After Christmas term is 12th January to 25th May except 20th April for Easter. The last night is the Branch AGM
RSCDS members £3.00, non-members £4.00. Try to bring a cup if you want coffee or tea.
Teacher: Mervyn Short, 01903 782413.
Class Facilitator : Christine Knox, 07818 650635.
BEGINNER’S CLASS
No confirmed class at this time
ADVANCED CLASS
Held at 8:15pm-10:15pm approximately every two weeks.excluding the first Monday of each month at
St Sebastian’s Memorial Hall, Honey Hill, Nile Mile Ride, Wokingham RG40 3BA
A class for advanced and very advanced dancers. Attendees should be fit and able to sustain a reasonable energy level for the whole class. Attendees are expected to know the basic figures and have an appreciation of the tempo of the music, good phrasing, a sound linking of all formations and dance with good teamwork.
The class will be taught by three teachers as shown in the schedule below. We are very pleased to say that Judith Muir will continue to play. The class will follow the standard format i.e. warm-up, step practice, formations, more challenging dances and a cool down.
Covid precautions currently apply as detailed at the top of this page. Please bring your own refreshments as none will be provided at the initial classes
RSCDS members £4.00, non-members £5.00. Try to bring a cup if you want coffee or tea.
Teachers: Mervyn Short, Anne Carter and Pat Houghton
Musician: Judith Muir
Contact: Deborah Draffin, 01344 776831.
| 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Sep 13th | Mervyn |
| Sep 27th | Mervyn |
| Oct 11th | Anne |
| Oct 25th | Anne |
| Nov 8th | Paul Plummer |
| Nov 22nd | Anne |
| Dec 13th | Mervyn |
| Dec 20th | Mervyn |
| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Jan 17th | Anne |
| Jan 31th | Pat |
| Feb 14th | Pat |
| Feb 28th | Mervyn |
| Mar 21st | Anne |
| Mar 28th | Pat |
| Apr 11th | Pat |
| Apr 25th | Pat |
Courses and Awards
Most classes run by the Branch do not lead to any award, they are simply so people can try to improve their dancing style.
The RSCDS run a programme of examinations and tests. These include Medal Tests for young dancers, Dancing Achievement Awards (DAA) for adults, and Teacher Certificates. Please see Courses. If you are interested in any of these please tell our Branch Secretary so we know when there is some demand.
The RSCDS runs Summer and Winter Schools, see Event Information, which are well worth going to. It is possible to book for a Dancing Achievement Award test at these. Note that different grades are done in different weeks.
Children's Classes
Fun for boys and girls on Saturday mornings, see Notice. St John’s Children’s and Young Dancers’ Scottish Country Dancing Class is run by St John’s Scottish Country Dancing Club. Run by a certified teacher, contact Deborah Draffin, 07561 445654.
Held at 9.30am - 11.30am on Saturdays during term time at
Crowthorne Parish Hall, 50 Heath Hill Road South, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7BN
Next term starting Saturday 18th September 2021