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REID SCOTTISH DANCERS

06/05/08

 

Oban 2008

 

A party of 23 from the Reid Scottish Dancers, including relatives, supporters and 8 dancers, travelled to Oban to compete in the Highlands and Islands Choreography Competition.

 

This was our fourth time since 2004 and this year we entered two choreography routines. Our dance ‘The Saltire’ was in the Any Age Group in the category of a Scottish Theme. We also entered our English Choreography winner ‘Something with Swords’ in the 16 and over age group in the Broadswords category.

 

Although neither of our routines were placed we came away knowing we all performed spectacularly, at our very best. This was emphasised by the compliments we received from the other (Scottish) dancers and spectators, this was very encouraging and rewarding to hear. Along with the competitions, we thoroughly enjoyed the social aspect of the weekend, by going out for meals and generally spending time together away from the usual dancing classes back home.

All in all it was a very successful May Bank Holiday Weekend for everyone involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

30/03/08

 

Choreography Success

 

The HDTAE Festival took place last Sunday in Welwyn Garden City. As well as a traditional Highland Competition in the morning, it also hosts the only Choreography Competition held in England and it takes place every 2 years.

 

We entered 8 routines and here’s how we did,

 

¨ 12 & Under Duet, choreographed by Patricia Reid and danced by Chloe Evans and Ellen Harper, performed spectacularly in their first choreography experience.

 

¨ 15 & Under Duet, choreographed and danced by Catherine Mackintosh and Katie Forbes were placed 2nd.

 

¨ 16 & Over/Mixed Age Duet, choreographed and danced by Elysia Hockley and Helen Macfarlane were placed 1st.

 

¨ 16 & Over/Mixed Age Duet, choreographed and danced by Ashleigh Forbes and Lucy Pearson were placed 2nd.

 

¨ 16 & Under ‘Medley Team’ choreographed by Helen Buckingham and danced by Alice Hall, Catherine Mackintosh, Grace Hall, Kate MacDougall, Katie Forbes and Rihanah Hussain were placed 2nd

 

¨ 16 & Under ‘Something With Swords Team’ choreographed by Patricia Reid and danced by Alice Hall, Catherine Mackintosh, Grace Hall, Kate MacDougall, Katie Forbes and Rihanah Hussain, were placed 2nd

 

¨ Mixed Age ‘Medley Team’ choreographed by Patricia Reid and danced by Ashleigh Forbes, Elysia Hockley, Hannah Saumtally, Heather Macfarlane, Helen Macfarlane and Lucy Pearson, were placed 1st.

 

¨ Mixed Age ‘Something With Swords Team’ choreographed by Patricia Reid and danced by Ashleigh Forbes, Elysia Hockley, Hannah Saumtally, Heather Macfarlane, Helen Macfarlane and Lucy Pearson, were placed 1st.

 

The entire network of people involved in The Reid Scottish Dancers, including teachers, dancers and parents, worked incredibly hard in preparation for, and on the day of this competition, without doubt, all the hard work paid off! Congratulations to all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/12/07

 

Reid Scottish Dancers on TV

 

Three of our dancers were lucky enough to recently appear on the Alan Titchmarsh Christmas Show which was so thrilling.

 

Heather & Helen Macfarlane and Lucy Pearson spent the day at the Television studios rehearsing and recording the show. It was a great experience seeing how much work and how many people it takes to put a show together. Meeting Alan Titchmarsh and everyone who was taking part was very exciting. The girls danced with pipers from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards who were promoting their new album, other guests included the Calender Girls and Dame Judi Dench.

After the show was recorded in front of a live audience everyone retired to the famous ‘Green Room’ and the girls had the added pleasure of meeting Sir Cliff Richard.