Scottish country dancing is a form of social dancing that came into its present form in 17th century Scotland.

The dancing stresses formations (both lengthwise and square sets), progressions (allowing each couple to dance

as the center of attention), and dance step technique. Scottish country dances are danced to reels, jigs, hompipes,

and waltzes, as well as the uniquely Scottish strathspeys. Scottish country dancing has many of the same figures as

American square dancing and is said to be a forerunner of the same. In Scottish country dancing there is no caller.

Certain steps are used for various types of dances. Lessons are taught on most Friday evenings from September through

May and are open to anyone. Dance groups are growing and can be found worldwide. Everyone is welcome to come and join

the fun. The Scottish Country Dancers welcome those who have never danced before, and you don't even have to be Scottish

to enjoy a good dance around the floor!

Formal dances are held at annual Scottish Balls:

Austin Ball (picture at right)

Little Rock Ball (picture at right)

The Scottish Country Dancers also perform dance demonstrations at local events:

The Robert Burns Celebration in January at St. Stephan's Presbyterian Church,	The Celtic Heritage Festival in October at the Bedford Boys Ranch (picture at right),		St.Andrew's Celebration in November at St. Stephan's Presbyterian Church,
Dancing was taught at the annual Clan Gunn picnic in Arlington in April (pictures at right),
Demo in the Fort Worth Stockyards for the Montessori Academy of Arlington (pictures at right),