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Welcome! Our aim is to provide information to Scottish Dancing Enthusiasts, be they permanently or
temporarily based on the Cote d'Azur, or just browsing. On the site, you will find a brief history
of the club, our objectives, directions to find us, and a list of our officials. There is also a
photo gallery of past activities, a few useful links and some miscellaneous information.
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Scottish Country Dancing is probably the most popular form of folk dancing. The Royal Scottish
Country Dance Society through its events, publications and training courses ensures consistent
practice around the world. You will find the same steps, the same formations, the same technical
language used in its160 Branches and over 200 Affiliated Groups throughout Europe, (East and West),
Argentina, Australia, Cyprus, Japan, North America, South Africa. And there are hundreds of
other clubs like ours, so it is danced in most countries in the world, by all age groups too.
This means that if you leave your area permanently or temporarily, you are sure to find a club
elsewhere.
Moving rhythmically, meeting eyes, touching hands, synchronising footwork, following formation
patterns – the psychological and physical benefits of dancing are well documented. Professor Michael
Argyle pioneered social psychology at Oxford University. He authored 25 books on social issues.
Argyle pursued, during a twenty-year period, a scientific study of human happiness. And the best,
most consistent source of happiness Professor Argyle identified for himself: Scottish country dancing!
To date we have a good regular membership but we are always looking to grow and we welcome new members
of all nationalities, as well as temporary visitors to the area.
Regular Wednesday evening sessions are held, taught in French and English, and the dance season runs
from September through to June. Tuition is given in basic dancing and technique - you do not
need a partner so there is no problem to come alone if you want to.
Call one of us,
bring enthusiasm and a pair of soft shoes - you will be made very welcome!
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