The Ceilidh Country Dancers welcomes all new members, regardless of skill level. Classes teach everything from basic steps and formations to entire dances. A Very Brief History Scottish Country Dancing has been likened to American square dancing, but, in truth, it is more likely that sqaure dancing sprang from Scottish roots. Many of the formations are similar, as are many of the musical tempos. But Scottish Country Dancing traces its beginnings back to eighteenth century Scottish gatherings and celebrations.
Many steps have French influences, drawing from the ballet forms of early years.
They formed the Scottish Country Dance Society in 1923. Their purpose was to preserve and to encourage participation in Scottish Country Dancing through classes, workshops, scholarship, and balls. To this end, they and their fledgling organization undertook the research and standardization of their beloved Scottish national dance. His daughter, Princess Elizabeth, was patron and, as Queen Elizabeth II, she continues her support today. Austin Scottish Country Dance Society.