Saturday, 7 December 2024
with music by Thistledown
Join us at Olivet Congregational Church (1850 Iglehart Ave, St. Paul MN) for an afternoon of fun, beginner-friendly* dances, live music, and light refreshments. The dance will be followed by a potluck dinner at the home of a member.
Live music will be provided by Thistledown: Anne Benson (Flute, hammer dulcimer), Sherry Ladig (piano), Pat O’Loughlin (squeezebox, percussion, etc.), and Ken Steffenson (fiddle).
Attending your first Scottish country dance ball? Here’s some tips on SCD etiquette and what to expect at a ball. Please be aware that at our events we use non-gendered role terms when recapping dances, i.e. “larks” and “robins”, when role terms are necessary. We will remind folks what those terms mean and are happy to help explain and clarify dance instructions as needed.
Please be aware of and prepared to comply with the RSCDS-Twin Cities Branch COVID-19 Safety Policy Please bring a mask and be prepared to wear it if requested.
Tickets and Registration
Register online or print the registration form (coming soon) and mail it or bring it to Monday night class with a check
Standard ticket price – $30.00
First time attending a Scottish country dance ball – $25.00
Music and refreshments only (non-dancer) – $10.00
Schedule
| FRIDAY, 6 DEC | |
| 7pm-9pm | Ball practice at Zorongo Flamenco, 3715 Minnehaha Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55406 Please enter through the door on 37th Street across from The Howe’s parking lot. (we will walk through most of the dances on the program) |
| SATURDAY, 7 DEC | |
| 1:30pm | Doors Open at Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave., St. Paul, 55104 |
| 2pm | Festive promenade and dancing There will be shortbread and tea during the break |
| 6:00pm (approx) | Potluck dinner at the home of a member (directions available at the dance) — Please bring a dish to share |
2024 Fàilte Ball Dance Program
| Name | Type | Shape | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Borrowdale Exchange | R32 | 3T | Haynes: Carnforth 2 |
| The Ferry Louper | J32 | 3/4L | Goldring Graded 1 |
| Lady Glasgow | S32 | 3/4L | MMM |
| The Royal Deeside Railway | R32 | 3/4L | Arrowsmith: RSCDS XL |
| Scottish Reform | J32 | 2/4L | RSCDS III |
| MacDonald of the Isles | S32 | 3/3L | Haynes: RSCDS 30 popular, Vol 2 |
| Merry Lads of Ayr | R32 | 3/4L | RSCDS I |
Interval | |||
| Kendall's Hornpipe | J32 | 2/4L | RSCDS Graded |
| The Silver Tassie | S32 | 3/4L | Drewry: RSCDS Leaflets |
| The Edinburgh Castle Reel | R32 | 3/4L | RSCDS Children |
| Trip to Gretna Green | J32 | 3/4L | (unknown) |
| The Dundee Whaler | S32 | 4/4L | Clowes: Ormskirk Mem. |
| The Deil amang the Tailors | R32 | 3/4L | RSCDS XIV |
*PLEASE NOTE: Although we consider this event to be “beginner-friendly,” we do assume that dance participants have some previous exposure to Scottish country dancing (a few classes at least) and familiarity with the terminology. Please contact us at info [at] rscds-twincities.org if you have any questions about your ability to participate.