St Michael's Scottish Country Dancing Club
A Group affiliated to the RSCDS
Welcoming Scottish Country Dancers in the Yeovil
and South Somerset area
Summer Charity Dance August 2022 Photo by T&I Stokes
Scottish Country Dancing makes us Happy
Who We Are
Photos from our Summer Charity Dance
19th August 2023 at the Davis Hall, West Camel
St Michael’s Scottish Country Dancing Club began in September 1982 in St Michael’s Hall in Yeovil (hence the name) and the first committee meeting was held in October. Joy and Peter Newman were leading founder members; Harold and Sheila Barnes were the first RSCDS trained teachers
Now we are a group of dancers in the Yeovil, South Somerset and Dorset area, who meet weekly (since 1982) and enjoy Scottish Country Dancing.
Research has shown that dancing has numerous benefits, especially for adults. Learning a dance means being able to perform a series of complex motor sequences to music- which tests memory, spatial awareness, balance, co-ordination, attention and emotional expression. In one study, dancing three times a week was associated with a lower risk of dementia. Other studies have shown improved memory recall in adults dancing twice a week for six months.
Basically it also brings Joy to all of us when the music and steps are timed right, and everyone joins in and enjoys being together.
Maggie Westley, our Chairman, spoke about our club on BBC Radio Somerset: Listen Here
We welcome new beginners, when you can come along and give it a try and your first two visits are FREE. You don't need a partner, Scottish dancing is very sociable. Just wear soft shoes, please. We also welcome local dancers from other clubs and those on holiday in the area.
"Scottish Country dancing makes us Happy" is so true
Below: Photo by Gary Duffield :
Photos from previous dances by T & I Stokes...
Platinum Jubilee Dance 2022
Burns Night 2018.
Christmas party Dance 2018
Weekly Meetings
From September 2023 the callers have been introducing core dances , which will be talked through only. There will be one dance each week, chosen by that week’s callers, to be repeated throughout the season, with the eventual aim of dancing them without a talk or walk through.
Core dances for January to June:
Tribute to the Borders J8x32
Good Hearted Glasgow J8x32
Minister on the Loch S3x32
Maxwell’s Rant R8x32
Our next meeting will be on:
Thursday May 9th 2024 at 7.30pm until 9.30pm
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This Thursday will be a FREE evening, and includes our AGM: Details below in Social Dances
We dance in the Davis Hall, West Camel, Somerset BA22 7QX, which has a lovely sprung floor, perfect for dancing and a large car park
Howell Hill Closures 2022-25
At present there is no access to the village from the A303 via Howell Hill For more up to date information, please click the Logo
"Highland Rambler" danced at our Summer Charity dance : To play, please click the circle...
Thanks to Gary Duffield for video
Platinum Jubilee Dance 2022
Summer Charity Dance 2022 Photos by T& I Stokes
Summer Charity Dance August 2022 Photo by T&I Stokes
Summer Charity Dance 2022 Photos by T& I Stokes
Summer Charity Dance August 2022
Photo by T&I Stokes
Platinum Jubilee Dance 2022
Social Dances
Spring Dance 2022
ISpring Dance 2022
Also to look forward to:
AGM : Thursday 9th May 2024
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Our next Social dances:
Afternoon Tea Dance (the "Jam-Jar" Dance) : Sunday 14th July 2024
Summer Charity Dance: Saturday August 17th 2024
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Christmas Party Dance Thursday 19th December 2024
Day School & Evening Dance Sunday 9th February 2025
Details to follow...
Summer Charity Dance August 2022 Photo by T&I Stokes
Nottingham Lace Summer Charity Dance
Contact Us
Useful Links :
Click the underlined name to go to the website:
RSCDS Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society : St Michael's SCD Club is a group affiliated to the RSCDS
Local RSCDS Branches:
Exeter RSCDS
Local Clubs
Ashill Scottish Country Dancers
Chard Scottish Country Dancers
Weymouth Scottish Country Dancers
Other Links
Carswellian: Programme of Scottish Country Dancing in the South West
Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary
Chris and Julie Dewhurst April 15th 2023