Ghillies, etc.

 Links to other Scottish Web Sites 

Around southern California

• Los Angeles Branch
• San Gabriel Valley Branch
• Caltech SCD Club
• The Clan Macleod Dancers emphasize dances that relate to the Clan Macleod of the Western Scottish Highlands and Islands

Gateways to Scottish dance, music and events around the world

• Ian Brockbank's Scottish Dance groups around the world (Edinburgh)
• Ian Thompson's Scottish Dancing Web Links (Newcastle)
• Anselm Lingnau The Strathspey server (Germany)
• RSCDS The official RSCDS web site - a wee bit limited
• The Inter-City Scot is a newsletter of Scottish Country dance events in North America
• Clans -- Explore your Scottish heritage
• The Queen Mary in Long Beach Harbor -- several Scottish events during the year
• Alan Patterson's database of dance publications and recordings
• MiniCrib -- Download a Word document with over 3700 cues. Mac/PC compatible.

Listen to traditional Scottish music on the Internet.

• Take the floor with Robbie Shepherd
• Reel Blend with Robbie Shepherd
• Andy's Ceilidh

Ghillies - soft-soled dance shoes. I don't know many local sources, which is too bad since it's something most dancers buy. The Austin branch lists a few sources. The Tartan Patch in Irvine sells Scottish wear including a line of ghillies. Sport Kilt in Signal Hill sells polyester kilts and accessories. Tell me if you know any other local sources.

Photos  -- Click to view photos in a new window

Our Teachers -- People who make it happen

LA Branch Hogmanay 2005 - A gallery of 22 photos

LA Burns Birthday 2006 - a gallery of 23 photos and some extras

Manhattan Beach class celebrates St. Patrick's day 2006 with a dance by Julia

Last Manhattan Beach class before the summer break, June 2006

LA St Andrews Ball 2006 - a gallery of 16 photos by Ray Tucker

Tri-Branch Burns Ball 2007 - a gallery of 34 photos by Ray Tucker and Bonnie

Texas with Tim and Ginger, Mar 2008 - 17 photos

Hogmanay 2008 at the El Segundo Woman's Club (23 photos)

Torrance monthly dance Mar 2009 (9 photos)

LA Branch Hogmanay 2009 - A gallery of 28 photos and a 9-1/2 min YouTube video (3 dances)

Catalina Weekend Mar 1, 2010 - A short video of the march to the Saturday Ball, dance snippets and interviews, produced by Catalina TV.

A few of those attending the Scottish weekend at
Harwood Lodge. Aug 2009. (photo by Christine G.)

Sword Dance (photo by Carol J.)

Santa Barbara Tea Dance, Aug 30, 2009

Sword Dance of Papa Stour - Harwood Version, a terrific 4 min video by Christine G.

Demo at the Manhattan Beach Community Church. Short YouTube video of Joie de Vivre. December 2009