Swing yer tartan !
The Scottish Dance Group of Ploumagoar would like to welcome you !
Are you looking for
group dancing,
catchy music,
a friendly environment ?
Would you like to get to know more about Scottish culture through dance ?
Then come and share our passion !
Our association was created in 2018 and is affiliated to the French Federation of Dance
Our objectives :
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Promote the cultural heritage of Scotland through the teaching and practice of dance
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Promote the wider culture and traditions of Scotland
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Encourage French and English speakers to meet and share
A weekly dance session is our main activity. It is led by Dominique Pawulak, a dance enthusiast who has practised Scottish dancing for more than 15 years.
We organise afternoon and evening events that are open to friends and family, or the wider public when advertised in the local press.
Of course, we celebrate two unmissable events :
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St Andrew's Day – the patron saint of Scotland - on the 30th November
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Burns Night - a night of music, dance, poetry, food and laughter celebrating the anniversary of Robert ‘the bard’ Burns, Scotland’s national poet.
Address :
salle de danse du complexe sportif, rue de la Poste, 22970 Ploumagoar.
Hours :
Tuesday evening
Doors open at 7.45 pm
Beginners' course : 8 pm -9.15 pm
More advanced course : 8.40 pm - 10 pm
All together : 8.40 pm-9.15 pm
Tariff (inclusive of Membership fee and insurance) :
Individual 70 €
Couple 130 €
Taster session free
Payment can be made in two parts
Let's dance !
What ?
We practice two types of Scottish dance : ceilidh and country dancing, traditional dances or inspired by tradition.
The dances are group dances which adopt a number of different formations (head on, circle, square, triangle…) in groups of 6, 8, 10 or more persons. We dance with a partner but also with all the other dancers in the set, accentuating the collective nature of this style of dancing.
Whereas there are not many dance steps, the formation and dance routines are both numerous and imaginative.
The music is generally ‘band music’ (small orchestra – accordion, piano, percussion, violin etc.) but also other musical configurations intended to be irresistible to dancers!
The styles include : reels, jigs, hornpipes, strathspeys, sometimes also polkas and waltzes. The rhythms are slow or fast which allows for a variety in the feel of the dancing.
Who ?
Scottish dancing can be practised at any age. They are dances that can be adapted to the dancer in that they can be walked through – the essential part is the figures and routines.
Participation in Scottish dancing can develop your sense of orientation, reactivity, balance, flexibility, brain function, musicality and timing!
And if you perform the dance steps all through the lesson, expect to notice the difference in your breathing! It’s certainly good for your health!
The main objective is the enjoyment of dancing, technique is the servant of pleasure and not the main goal.
The teaching style allows for everyone to develop at their own pace and rhythm without any impact on the more advanced dancers. The atmosphere is friendly, relaxing and enjoyable!
Every one dances!
The dance lesson
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Physical and mental warm-up to prepare for dancing
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Learning of dance steps and figures. Introduction to new dances. Listening to music
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Practice dances already introduced
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Cool down session aimed at relaxation and calm
Equipment
Light and supples shoes of any kind and loose clothing that allows for ease of movement.
For your own benefit it is best to avoid high heels, non-slip soles and boots.
Adhesion to the association supposes acceptance of the charter of dancers.
