It’s a very social activity as you do not dance with just one person at a time - instead, the whole set is involved. Set to Scottish country music, it is also lively.

Weekly classes have been running at Nobel International School near Lagoa for around 30 years. Sessions last two hours and generally start with a quick chat before the dancing begins. There are usually between 12 and 16 people at any one session. There are generally more ladies than men, which is not a problem - ladies who dance as men wear a tartan sash.

Scottish Country Dancing is very active and good exercise. It exercises the brain as you have to remember the movements. It is a very social activity and gives us a chance to meet like-minded people.

All are welcome to join the classes, whether you’ve experienced Scottish Country Dancing before or are new to it. Help is given to beginners, and more experienced dancers will dance with them. The classes are currently made up of retirees, mainly Brits, but there are also Canadian, Danish, Dutch and South African members.

No special clothing is required, simply wear whatever feels comfortable - shorts, cut-offs, trousers, skirts, etc. The only stipulation is that soft flat shoes are worn to avoid doing damage to other dancers’ feet.

The classes take place on Monday evenings from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. There is a charge of €2.00 per session, which pays for the rental of the gym, and if there is anything left at the end of the year, it goes towards a dinner.

If you are interested in joining, contact Mardie Cunningham as follows:

Email - rosevale45@gmail.com

Phone +351 964 278 432