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Scottish
Country Dancing is the traditional ballroom dancing of Scotland
(and one of its best kept secrets). It's not the sword dance and
fling as performed by the Highland dancers. Rather it is a social
dance whose winding patterns are reminiscent of interlacing Celtic
knotwork, and whose circle, lines and square formations came from
the Lowlands and other parts of Britain.
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Scotland's 400-year alliance with France came the elegance of the
French court dance, and from the vitality of a mountain people came
the lively movement and lightness of foot. Like Scotland's unique
musical heritage, Scottish Country Dancing reflects the country's
rich cultural heritage.
Plan to come on
Saturday night to the Scottish Country Dance Gala in Williams
Gymnasium at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk--from the grand
march to the colorful evening wear to the flying kilts-- it is
spectacle you won't want to miss.
An opportunity to
dance or observe is also provided on Saturday and Sunday at MacRae
Meadows at the Country Dancing platform, located just outside
the main gate.
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