Summer School Evening Programs
Everyone is encouraged to learn the dances for the programs at Summer School. We hope that you find many of them familiar with a few new dances thrown in for fun. We are continuing to use the designation of dances according to the RSCDS levels with wheat sheafs as our symbol this summer.
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An experienced partner would be helpful | ||
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For more confident dancers |
* = dance also appears on the Summer School Ball program
Welcome Dance
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Devisor: Vicky Zeltins
https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/68677/
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Granville Market | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS 2nd Graded Book | |||
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Crom Allt | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS 3rd Graded Book | |||
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Inverary* | S 8 x 32 | RSCDS Miscellanies | ||
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The Wandering Wallaby | J 4 x 32 | RSCDS Book 50 | |||
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The Barmkin* | R 1 x 88 Sq Set | RSCDS 2nd Grade Book | |||
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The Highland Rambler* | R 8 x 40 | RSCDS 30 Popular Dances | |||
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Memories of Mary Ann | S 3 x 32 | RSCDS Book 47 | ||
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Follow Me Home* | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 38 | ||
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Cherrybank Gardens | S 3 x 32 | Drewry Bankhead 1 | |
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Merry Mayhem | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 54 |
The Hat Dance Theme Night
Monday, July 27
Devisor: Barbara Johnston
In honour of Medicine Hat, tip your hat to a night of fun and flair. From classic to quirky, subtle to spectacular, all hats are welcome — or simply a hint of one. The music and steps you love, with a playful twist in the spirit of the theme.
https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/68678/
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The Loch Ness Monster | R 4 x 32 RR | RSCDS 2nd Graded Book | |||
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EH3 7AF | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 40 | |||
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Sandy O'er the Lea | S 6/8 x 32 | RSCDS Miscellanies | |||
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Lamb Skinnet | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 14 | |||
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Bonnie Stronshiray* | S 8 x 32 | Glasgow Assembly | ||
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Jessie's Hornpipe | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 8 | |||
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John Cass* | J 5 x 32 | RSCDS Book 49 | |
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Sleepy Maggie | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 11 | ||
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The Minister on the Loch | S 3 x 32 | RSCDS 30 Popular Dances | ||
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Mairi's Wedding* | R 8 x 40 | RSCDS 30 Popular Dances |
Social Dance
Tuesday, July 28
Devisor: Jody Kulas
https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/65913/
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The Highland Fair | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Graded Book | |||
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The Haar on Skye* | S 8 x 32 | RSCDS 3rd Graded Book | ||
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Les Ramparts de Seville | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 50 | |
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The Compliment | S 8 x 32 | Goldring: 22 Social Dances | ||
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Toast to the Mousies | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 53 | ||
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Dancing Forth* | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 54 | ||
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MacDonald of Keppoch* | M 128 (64S+64R) | RSCDS Book 49 | |
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Mark and Susie's Jig* | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 54 | |||
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Barbara's Strathspey | S 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 49 | ||
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Montgomeries' Rant | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 10 |
Musicians' Concert
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Join us for an evening of music presented by our staff musicians. This treat is always a surprise as the musicians have been given free rein to perform whatever kind of music they like. A great way to come back together after an afternoon of touring the area. And no dances to learn!
Speculative Fiction Theme Night Dance
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Devisor: Charles Liu
Step beyond the familiar and into a world of what if? — where fairies slip between sets, time bends with the music, and Scottish country dancing unfolds in imagined futures, parallel worlds, and enchanted glens. Inspired by science fiction, fantasy, folklore, and myth, this social dance invites curiosity and creativity. Costumes are welcome but optional, from subtle hints to whimsical touches, while the dancing remains firmly traditional and the atmosphere delightfully otherworldly.
https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/68679/
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The Yorkshire Rose* | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 54 | |||
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The Tri-Mariner | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 49 | |||
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Sugar Candie | S 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 27 | ||
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Flights of Fancy | J 8 x 32 | Boston 50 | ||
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Pinewoods Reel | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 53 | |
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Mrs Stewart's Jig | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 35 | |||
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Adieu Mon Ami | S 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 24 | ||
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Bratach Bana* | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS 30 Popular Dances | |
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City of Belfast* | S 3 x 32 | RSCDS Book 48 | ||
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The Left Handed Fiddler | R 8 x 32 | Leaflet |
Ceilidh
Friday, July 31, 2026
An evening of talent provided by you! Take the opportunity to share your "other" talents with friends you've met at Summer School. Acts should be 2-3 minutes in length. Start practicing now! Details about how to register will be available upon arrival at Summer School
Summer School Ball
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Devisor: Sheila Careless
An opportunity to wear your fancy clothes and celebrate the end of Summer School with a flouirsh. All the dances from this evening have been on the programs over the course of the week.
https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/65892/
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The Yorkshire Rose | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 54 | |||
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The Barmkin | R 1 x 88 Sq Set | RSCDS 2nd Graded Book | |||
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Inverary | S 8 x 32 | RSCDS Miscellanies | ||
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John Cass | J 5 x 32 | RSCDS Book 49 | |
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Bratach Bana | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS 30 Popular Dances | |
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The Haar on Skye | S 8 x 32 | RSCDS 3rd Graded Book | ||
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Mairi's Wedding | R 8 x 40 | RSCDS 30 Popular Dances | ||
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Follow Me Home | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 38 | ||
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MacDonald of Keppoch | M 128 (64S+64R) | RSCDS Book 49 | |
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Dancing Forth | R 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 54 | ||
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Bonnie Stronshiray | S 8 x 32 | Glasgow Assembly | ||
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Mark and Susie's Jig | J 8 x 32 | RSCDS Book 54 | |||
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City of Belfast | S 3 x 32 | RSCDS Book 48 | ||
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The Highland Rambler | R 8 x 40 | RSCDS 30 Popular Dances |
