Scottish Dancing Instructional Videos

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The St Andrew’s Society of Seoul teaches a variety of dance and categorize by difficulty.

  • Anyone can lesrn these on the spot!

  • Includes a few more elements, but are short and repetitive. Having confident dancers in the group helps!

  • If it’s your first time, find a confident partner who can help guide you. It’s also recommended to be the 3rd or 4th couple in the set so you can watch others before giving it a go!

  • Contains various elements and more practice to effectively execute.

  • Requires the most amount of practice due to various complex elements and fast pacing.

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  • Virginia Reel

    Virginia Reel

    Set up: Make two lines facing each other. Men on the left, women on the right. (Hint: Face the music to determine sides!)

    1st 8-count: Everyone in line hold hands. All advance toward the center and retire.

    2nd 8-count: Repeat 1st 8-count.

    3rd 8-count: Turn partner with the right hand.

    4th 8-count: Turn partner with the left hand.

    5th 8-count: Turn partner with both hands.

    6th 8-count: Dos-a-dos with partner.

    7th 8-count: 1st couple goes down the dance and back

    8th 8-count: 1st couple cast down to the end, followed by other couples, and make an arc.

    9th 8 count: 2nd and following couples go under the arc to start again in new positions.

  • The Gay Gordons

    The Gay Gordons

    Every Scot is well versed in The Gay Gordons! It’s always our first dance of the night.

  • Military Two Step

    Military Two Step

    A classic dance done at most Scottish ceilidhs and weddings!

  • Canadian Barn Dance

    Canadian Barn Dance

    A high tempo dance done around the room. There’s also a progressive version in which you switch partners throughout the dance!