English & Scottish Dance
English and Scottish Country Dancing
Meeting Dates: Most 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Turman Sports Complex, 401 Kyle Weeks Rd., Willis, VA
Adults and children 10 years old and up welcome
Send questions to: [email protected]
NOTE: Location may change for the summer for English/Scottish country dance classes. Please contact me first: [email protected]
Next classes Willis 2025:
July - No dance classes
August - No dance classes
Sept. 13, 27
Oct. 11, 25
Nov. 8, 22
Dec. 13, 27
Scottish Country Dancing
Meeting Dates: 3rd Fridays
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $5/per dancer
Upcoming dates: July 18, Aug. 29th (Note: This is a 5th Friday)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 1701 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, VA
Next Classes Roanoke 2025:
July 18
Aug. 29 (Note: This is a 5th Friday.)
Sept. 19
Oct. 17
Nov.21
Dec. 19
Be sure to visit the page "May I Have This Dance?" as it has information pertaining to upcoming balls and events. Also follow our Facebook page: Floyd Historical Dancers to stay up-to-date on the latest.
If you have ever watched the dance scenes in the movies of Pride and Prejudice or Emma, then you have seen glimpses of English country dancing. In the 1700s American colonists were dancing the same ones as being danced in England at the time. The Regency Era corresponds to our Federalist period. The dances share many similarities with the Scottish country dances. Some of the dances are lively and many others are slower and elegant. Most dances are done in longways sets with partner, although it is not necessary to bring a partner as we change partners throughout class so as to include everyone. Dancers should wear comfortable footwear and clothing. These dances are enjoyed worldwide! Dances are taught by a patient and experienced instructor.
To stay abreast of dates and possible changes as well as to receive information on dance events, historical attire, balls, and other related items, sign up for my email list: [email protected]. Also follow us on Facebook. (Floyd Historical Dancers)
A good link with a brief history of English country dancing and a description of the many figures. Another helpful link on figures.
Watch the videos below. They are both "The Hole in the Wall" but the first one is casual and the second one is very practiced and in Regency Era attire. The third one is a performance of Jameko, also known as "Jamaica."
We also dance Scottish country dances and a few videos can be seen below.
Meeting Dates: Most 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Turman Sports Complex, 401 Kyle Weeks Rd., Willis, VA
Adults and children 10 years old and up welcome
Send questions to: [email protected]
NOTE: Location may change for the summer for English/Scottish country dance classes. Please contact me first: [email protected]
Next classes Willis 2025:
July - No dance classes
August - No dance classes
Sept. 13, 27
Oct. 11, 25
Nov. 8, 22
Dec. 13, 27
Scottish Country Dancing
Meeting Dates: 3rd Fridays
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $5/per dancer
Upcoming dates: July 18, Aug. 29th (Note: This is a 5th Friday)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 1701 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, VA
Next Classes Roanoke 2025:
July 18
Aug. 29 (Note: This is a 5th Friday.)
Sept. 19
Oct. 17
Nov.21
Dec. 19
Be sure to visit the page "May I Have This Dance?" as it has information pertaining to upcoming balls and events. Also follow our Facebook page: Floyd Historical Dancers to stay up-to-date on the latest.
If you have ever watched the dance scenes in the movies of Pride and Prejudice or Emma, then you have seen glimpses of English country dancing. In the 1700s American colonists were dancing the same ones as being danced in England at the time. The Regency Era corresponds to our Federalist period. The dances share many similarities with the Scottish country dances. Some of the dances are lively and many others are slower and elegant. Most dances are done in longways sets with partner, although it is not necessary to bring a partner as we change partners throughout class so as to include everyone. Dancers should wear comfortable footwear and clothing. These dances are enjoyed worldwide! Dances are taught by a patient and experienced instructor.
To stay abreast of dates and possible changes as well as to receive information on dance events, historical attire, balls, and other related items, sign up for my email list: [email protected]. Also follow us on Facebook. (Floyd Historical Dancers)
A good link with a brief history of English country dancing and a description of the many figures. Another helpful link on figures.
Watch the videos below. They are both "The Hole in the Wall" but the first one is casual and the second one is very practiced and in Regency Era attire. The third one is a performance of Jameko, also known as "Jamaica."
We also dance Scottish country dances and a few videos can be seen below.
