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Instruction Videos
A useful set of instructional videos by the Lower Hutt SCD group,(New Zealand) demonstrating a large range of dance figures.
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Check out the videos of Gaye Collin's dances here

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Publish Dance(s)

This service is offered to those who wish their dances (full description) to be published on this website.

LATEST PUBLICATIONS
"Peter's Promenade"
"Monday's Meander"
"Time Square"
3 dances devised by Peter Holmes (Ribble Valley RSCDS)

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Scottish Country Dance Database

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Brief Scottish Country Dance Notes