Join the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) Twin Cities at our Grand Ball and Dinner in the historic Sokol Hall in St. Paul. We are excited to welcome fiddler Paul Woodiel and a special guest pianist hailing all the way from Oslo, Norway.
Paul Woodiel's diverse freelance career finds him equally at home playing in concert halls, theatres,recording studios, advertising jingles, and community social dances. His mentor Leonard Bernstein called him "A first class performer who combines spirituality with intellect." He has played RSCDS events for more than 30 years with pianist Susie Petrov and piper/flutist Chris Layer under the moniker "Local Hero." Paul is delighted to perform in MN for the first time since 1988, when he toured as the solo fiddler in the 25th Anniversary Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof.
| Friday, 13 April 2018 | |
| Ball Practice I |
Messiah Episcopal Church 1631 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 7:30pm to 9:30pm |
| Saturday, 14 April | |
| Ball Practice II | 1:00pm-3:00pm, Sokol Hall 383 Michigan St., St. Paul, MN |
| GRAND BALL |
Sokol Hall 383 W Michigan St, St Paul, MN 5:30 pm -- Doors open, socializing 6:00 pm -- Dinner is served 7:00 pm -- Grand March and Dancing There will be a silent auction as a fundraiser to subsidize the cost of the ball weekend. If you have items (or service) to donate, please contact Miriam Strahn (miriam.lablady [at] gmail.com.) |
| After-Glow Party | There will be a party following the ball at the home of Cindy and Tim Davey in south Minneapolis. Directions available at the ball. Please bring food and/or drink to share. |
| Sunday, 15 April 2018 | |
| Brunch | Please join us for a potluck brunch, beginning at 10:30am at the home of Amy and Dean Muldoon. Directions available at the ball. Please bring food and/or drink to share. |
Ball: Dinner and Dancing: $50.00
Ball: Dinner Only (non-dancer): $40.00
Ball: Dancing Only (no dinner): $40.00
Dinner entrée options: Honey-ginger grilled chicken breast, or vegetarian Indian curry. Dinner also includes apricot and spinach salad, roasted baby red potatoes, and layered cakes.
Register by April 4th for the above rates.
Prices increase by $10 after April 4th.
Registration here (Online or via printed form/mail)
Ball registrar: Maggie Voth, e-mail: registrar [at] rscds-twincities.org
Hospitality may be available for out of town guests in the homes of local dancers. Please indicate your needs on the registration form or, if you are registering online, email Cindy Davey: Davey001 [at] comcast.net
Bill Brown, e-mail: drbillbrown [at] hotmail.com
Download ball dance instructions
Links to individual dances below include crib notes and,in most cases, videos.
| 1. | Mrs Stewart's Jig | J32 | 3/4L | Ligtmans: RSCDS XXXV |
| 2. | The Highland Lass | R32 | 3/4L | Playford: RSCDS XXX |
| 3. | Midsummer Common | S32 | 3/4L | T&L; Ibbotson: RSCDS XLIX |
| 4. | Rory o'More | J32 | 2/4L | RSCDS I |
| 5. | Hana Strathspey | S32 | 3/4L | Gray: Tweeddale 4 |
| 6. | The Australian Ladies | R32 | 3/4L | Campbell: Glasgow Ass. |
| Interval | ||||
| 7. | Alan J Smith | J32 | 3/4L | Smith: RSCDS XLV |
| 8. | Glen Orrin Strathspey | S32 | 4S | A&I; Jamieson: Glen Orrin |
| 9. | Orpington Caledonians | R32 | 3/4L | Brenchley: RSCDS XLIX |
| 10. | The Chequered Court | J32 | 3/4L | Brown: RSCDS XLII |
| 11. | The Braes of Breadalbane | S32 | 3/4L | Skillern: RSCDS XXI |
| 12. | Bratach Bana | R32 | 3/4L | Drewry: Bon Accord |
| Interval | ||||
| 13. | The Grassmarket Reel | R32 | 3+3RR | Wilson: Magazine |
| 14. | Asilomar Romantic | S32 | 3/4L | Cuthbertson: San Francisco 2 |
| 15. | The Cranberry Tart | J32 | 3/4L | Glasspool: 7 Year Itch |
| 16. | The Mercat Cross | S32 | 3/3L | Dickson: Dunedin 3 |
| 17. | Pelorus Jack | J32 | 3/4L | Skelton: RSCDS XLI |
| 18. | Bauldy Bain's Fiddle | R32 | 3/4L | Dickson: Lothian |