Dannsa Information

Dannsa are now 3; Caroline Reagh, Sandra Robertson and Fin Moore. Frank McConnell (www.planbcreative.org) and Mats Melin, two of our original core members, are dancing their own paths in Conon Bridge and Limerick, respectively. We thank Frank and Mats for their generosity, of both skill and fun, they shared with us in the formative years of Dannsa. Caroline, Sandra and Fin are very excited about the future; the projects we have in the pipeline and the ones still to emerge. The newly-formed Dannsa Ceilidh Band have been on the road recently with additional dates to come in August(link to forthcoming events)We provide an evening of ceilidh dancing interspersed with pieces performed by Dannsa. We begin with some of the favourites, Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Virginia Reel with everyone joining in. If you don't know the dance we will remind you. We do the dances you want and are interested in the particular version of a dance in your area. Come along to meet, listen, observe and dance, go home with good tunes lingering in your head and the inspiration that dance can bring. Have a Ceilidh with the Dannsa Ceilidh Band (link to photo and info, names). We have just finished filming our first tutorial DVD for learners and intermediates. The DVD is still being edited and should be ready for release in November. It has lessons on Strathspeys, Reel and Jigs as well as a few performances from the past. Chaidh cuisean gl mhath anns na sgoiltean Gàidhlig am bliadhna. We delivered almost 50 workshops in Portree, Dingwall, Tollcross, Edinburgh and Newtonmore Primary schools to children aged between 3 and 12. Dannsa offers dance workshops as part of their work. These workshops can be tailor made to suit the circumstances. Caroline and Sandra are established dance teachers with the Educational system. We can teach all forms of Scottish dance: Highland, Hebridean, Step dancing, Scotch Reels, Scottish Country Dancing and Ceilidh Dance.