New for Autumn Term
The Autumn term brought some changes to our Scottish Country Dancing group. We have a new teacher this term following the departure of Catherine, our lovely teacher of many, many years.
We said a fond farewell to Catherine in July and at the same time welcomed Phyllis, one of our long standing members as our new teacher. Phyllis is an accomplished dancer and happy to share her expertise with our group who range from complete beginners to more advanced dancers and every stage between.
This term we have welcomed four new members to our group.
Pat, one of our new members, recruited at the AGM/Open afternoon shared her experience.
“I recently moved to this area leaving behind a very large u3a so it was a priority to get signed up to new groups, one of which was Scottish Country Dancing.
Having explained that I had done nothing like it before and I have two left feet I was still greeted with enthusiasm to join. A week later I turned up with some trepidation but found myself among a lovely welcoming group, male and female, all ages and experience. Each week our lovely teacher explains the dance then demonstrates the moves, finally switching on the music – OH! Will I remember all that? Now which way was it?
I can remember the feeling of panic, but I can also remember getting it right and everyone cheering and laughing. What a fun group they are, even the long timers make mistakes. It is good exercise for the brain and the body, nobody becomes a ‘wallflower’. You join all the dances as a group. The encouragement I get makes me look forward to the following week”.
Pat
Thank you Pat for your enthusiastic summary of your first experience of Scottish Country Dancing.