Scottish Country Dancing
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
Friday 16 and Saturday 17 March 2012
MUSIC HALL, UNION STREET, ABERDEEN
Adjudicators: Ann Taylor, Buckie and Fiona Turnbull, Barnard Castle
1. No person may compete in more than one team in any one class.
2. A team must have 4 couples.
3. Mixed teams must consist of 4 men/boys and 4 women/girls.
4. Competitors in all classes must intimate on the entry form the name of the dance selected. No change of dance will be allowed.
5. Except in SCD12, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 26 each team to dance EIGHT times. Where two dances are set, couples one and two should dance the first dance and couples three and four the second dance.
There will be a chord at the start and finish of both dances.
6. In all classes where an age qualification is stated, the age to be taken as at 1st March 2012.
7. OWN CHOICE dances must be selected from Books published by the RSCDS (not branches).
8. OWN CHOICE dances in SCD11 and 13 must be 32 bars.
OWN CHOICE dances in SCD17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 must be no more than 40 bars.
9. An official accompanist is available for all classes with the exception of classes 15 & 16.
These teams should provide their own music. A CD player will be available. A piano will not be available.
10. THE TEACHER OF A TEAM MAY INDICATE TO THE ACCOMPANIST THE SPEED REQUIRED FOR THE DANCE.
11. In the event of a single entry in any one class, an award will be given only if the competitor gains 82 marks or more. A full adjudication will be given each time.
12. Certificates will be awarded as follows:-
90 marks and over Honours
86-89 marks Very Good
82-85 marks Good
13A. Only First, Second and Third places will be announced by the adjudicator but copies of the adjudicator‟s remarks are available to each team. These together with the Certificates should be collected at the end of the class.
13B. SCD13 – Written adjudication will be given but no marks awarded. First place only will be announced.
13C. SCD15 and 16 – These classes will not be marked. Helpful comments will be given.
14. The adjudicator‟s decision is final.
15. The use of Recording and Video Equipment and Cameras of any kind is Not Permitted in the hall. This is because of legal and copyright restrictions.
16. Would teams from outwith Aberdeen please state on entry forms the earliest possible arrival time and also if your team(s) would be available to dance on a Saturday if necessary.
PLEASE NOTE
Changing facilities are extremely limited and it cannot be guaranteed that mixed teams will be offered separate rooms.
It is recommended, where possible, that all dancers arrive dressed ready to perform.
QUALIFICATIONS
SCD1 Teams of girls of primary school age from villages or rural districts served by schools with not more than 4 teachers
Test Dances – A or B
(A) Davy‟s Locker Reel Gr No 4
(B) The Merry Reapers Jig Gr No 3
SCD2 Mixed teams of primary school age from villages or rural districts served by schools with not more than 4 teachers
Test Dances – A or B
(A) Mr Michael Bear’s Reel Gr 2 No 5
(B) Waratah Weaver Jig Gr 2 No 4
SCD3 Teams of primary school girls under 10 years of age
Test Dances – A or B
(A) Hedwig‟s Reel Reel Gr 2 No 9
(B) The Brudenell Jig Jig Gr 2 No 3
SCD4 Teams of primary school girls aged 10 years and over
Test Dances – A or B
(A) Bonnie Geordie‟s Wig Reel MMM No 6
(B) Another Woodland Wander Jig Gr 2 No 14
SCD5 Mixed teams of primary school age
Test Dances – A or B (A) The Honeymoon Reel Gr No 8
(B) The Highland Fair Jig Gr No 6
SCD6 Teams of primary school children any combination of boys and girls under 10 years of age
Test Dances – A or B
(A) A Reel for Jeannie Reel Bk 40 No 1
(B) The Charlestown Chaser Jig Gr 2 No 2
SCD7 Teams of primary school children any combination of boys and girls
Test Dances – A or B
(A) High Road to Wigton Reel MMM No 31
(B) The Merry Oddfellows Jig MMM No 55
SCD8 Teams of girls from individual primary schools
Test Dances – A or B
(A) Mary Erskine Hornpipe Gr 2 No 15
(B) La Flora Jig Bk 27 No 10
SCD9 Teams of children from individual primary schools any combination of boys and girls
Test Dances – A or B
(A) Clydeside Lassies Reel MMM No 17
(B) Mrs Stewart Sinton’s Reel Jig Gr No 12
SCD10 Teams of girls who are in full time education at Secondary Schools
Test Dances – A or B
(A) Catch the Wind Hornpipe Bk 45 No 5
(B) The Nurseryman Jig Bk 37 No 7
SCD11 Teams of secondary school students any combination of boys or girls
Test Dance – Own Choice (32 bar dance) excluding (A) or (B) in Classes 10 and 12
SCD12 OPEN CHALLENGE – Teams of young people aged 11 and under 16 years of age
Test Dances – Both dances to be performed – See Rule 5
Couples 1 & 2 dance (A) and couples 3 & 4 (B)
(A) The Missing Turn Reel Bk 46 No 5
(B) Knotwork Jig Bk 44 No 2
SCD13 THE BUTCHART CHALLENGE – Teams of adults and young people in any
combination over 10 years of age. The trophy will be awarded to the team showing the best team work and the true social spirit of Scottish Country Dancing.
Test Dance – Own Choice (32 bar dance)
SCD14 Teams from youth organisations or clubs any combination of boys or girls
Test Dances – A or B
(A) Longfield Reel Reel Gr 2 No 17
(B) Espie McNab Jig MMM No 23
SCD15 OPEN CLASS
Groups of children of Primary or Secondary School age whose teacher is inexperienced in Scottish Country Dance. This class may be entered for a maximum of two years. There is no restriction on the combination or number of children taking part. Own Music to be provided – CD or own musician and instrument (a piano will not be available in the hall).This Section will not be marked but helpful comments will be given.
Test Dance – A maximum of four minutes will be allocated to show dancing to
Reel or Jig tempo.
SCD16 OPEN CLASS
Groups of children of Primary or Secondary School age who have been dancing for less than one year. There is no restriction on the combination or number of children taking part. Own Music to be provided – CD or own musician and instrument (a piano will not be available in the hall).
This Section will not be marked but helpful comments will be given.
Test Dance – A maximum of four minutes will be allocated to show dancing to Reel or Jig tempo
SCD17 Women’s teams not under 16 years of age
no member of which may hold the Preliminary Test, the Teacher‟s Certificate, Unit 1, 2, 3 or 5 of the RSCDS or be in attendance at a class for same.
Test Dance – Own Choice
SCD18 Mixed teams not under 16 years of age
no member of which may hold the Preliminary Test, the Teacher‟s Certificate, Unit 1, 2, 3 or 5 of the RSCDS or be in attendance at a class for same.
Test Dance – Own Choice
SCD19 Teams of women and men any combination not under 16 years of age
no member of which may hold the Preliminary Test, the Teacher‟s Certificate, Unit 1, 2, 3 or 5 of the RSCDS or be in attendance at a class for same.
Test Dance – Own Choice
SCD20 Women’s teams not under 16 years of age
Test Dance – Own Choice – any Jig or Reel and Strathspey
BOTH DANCES TO BE PERFORMED – SEE RULE 5
SCD21 Mixed teams not under 16 years of age
Test Dance – Own Choice – any Jig or Reel and Strathspey
BOTH DANCES TO BE PERFORMED – SEE RULE 5
SCD22 Teams of women and men any combination not under 16 years of age
Test Dance – Own Choice – any Jig or Reel and Strathspey
BOTH DANCES TO BE PERFORMED – SEE RULE 5
SCD23 Women’s teams not under 55 years of age
Test Dance – Own Choice – any Jig or Reel and Strathspey
BOTH DANCES TO BE PERFORMED – SEE RULE 5
SCD24 Teams of women and men any combination not under 55 years of age
Test Dance – Own Choice – any Jig or Reel and Strathspey
BOTH DANCES TO BE PERFORMED – SEE RULE 5
SCD25 Women’s teams or teams of women and men in any combination not under 16 years
of age connected with a church, community centre or adult voluntary organisation
Test Dance – Own Choice – any Jig or Reel and Strathspey
BOTH DANCES TO BE PERFORMED – SEE RULE 5
SCD26 OPEN CLASS – Not under 16 years of age
Test Dance – The Foursome Reel Reel Bk 3 No 11
NOTE: The trophy donated by Foveran School P.T.A. will be awarded for the most spirited entry from Classes SCD1 and SCD2.
Assistance with the dances will be given to competing schools or organisations on request. Please contact Miss Lesley Martin, telephone 01224 638800.