RSCDS - Twin Cities Branch 23rd Annual Fàilte Ball

Saturday, 7 December 2019

Previous Fàilte Balls: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018
What is It?: "Fàilte" means welcome in Gaelic, and all Scottish dancers, beginners and experienced, are most welcome*! The Fàilte Ball is intended to be a gentle introduction to the ball scene for newer dancers, and a fun night for all. Enjoy light refreshments, live music, and dancing in a semi-formal setting. All dances will have been taught at Monday night classes in October and November. Never been to a ball before and not sure what to expect? Check out our guide for the neophyte ball-goer and then grab your ghillies and join us on the dance floor.

*PLEASE NOTE: Although we consider this event to be "beginner-friendly," we do strongly recommend that dancers 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.

»Download 2019 Failte Ball Flyer/Registration Form (or use online registration below)

»Download dance notes (PDF)

Place: Howe Campus of Hiawatha Elementary School
3733 43rd Avenue S., Minneapolis
Schedule:
1:30pmDoors Open
2pmFestive promenade and dancing
5:30pm (approx)Potluck dinner at the home of Chandi and Jacob McCracken-Holm
Music: Thistledown (Anne Benson, Sherry Ladig, Pat O'Loughlin, and Ken Steffenson)
Tickets: $25.00
A discount of $5 is offered to students and those who are attending their first Scottish country dance ball.
Tickets for non-dancers are $10 (includes light refreshments and live music).

Online Registration
Name(s)
 If you prefer not to pay online you can also register by completing a printable Registration and sending it, along with a check made out to RSCDS Twin Cities Branch to to Maggie Voth, 3084 Mildred Ave, Roseville, MN 55113. Please be sure to indicate whether you need hospitality.

Accomodations: We do our best to find hospitality for out-of-town guests. Please contact Stuart McKernan, email: stuart.mckernan [at] gmail.com . Indicate how many people, how many beds are needed, and any special needs.
Other Activities:

  • There will a ball practice on Friday evening, December 6th, 7pm-9pm, Messiah Episcopal Church, 1631 Ford Parkway, in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul.
  • There will be an potluck dinner following the dance at the home of Chandi and Jacob McCracken-Holm
For Further Information: Contact Stuart McKernan (stuart.mckernan [at] gmail.com)

Program:

»Download a PDF version of the dance instructions

Follow the links to find instructions and videos of some of the dances
1. Lomond Waltz W32 1RR Botham: Collins SCD
2. EH3 7AF J32 3/4L Goldring: RSCDS XL
3. Wisp of Thistle S32 3/4L Kent: RSCDS XXXVII
4. Selkirk Reel R32 3/4L Stern: Let's All Dnc 1
5. Pint o' Ale is Fain J32 3/4L McMurtry: Devil's Quandary
6. Lady Jean Murray's Rant S32 2/4L Rutherford: RSCDS X
7. Duke of Perth R32 3/4L RSCDS I
INTERVAL
8. Ecclefechan Feline J32 3/4L McMurtry: Petit Chat
9. The Saint John River S32 4/4L Edwards: Collins SCD
10. Thornycroft R32 2/4L Goldring Gr2
11. Mrs Stewart's Jig J32 3/4L Ligtmans: RSCDS XXXV
12. Fair Donald S32 3/4L RSCDS XXIX
13. The Deil amang the Tailors R32 3/4L RSCDS XIV


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