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What is
Scottish
Country Dance?

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From Wikipedia
A Scottish country dance (SCD) or "reel" is a form of social dance involving groups of mixed couples of dancers tracing progressive patterns according to a predetermined choreography. 

SCD has it's roots in the courtly dances of the Renaissance. When it first became popular around the 18th century, it filled the niche that is occupied today by ballroom dances, as a fairly refined form of entertainment. Related dance forms include English country dancing and contra dancing


About the Arkansas Scottish Country Dance Society

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Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the Arkansas Scottish Country Dance Society is an affiliate chapter of the
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. We are dedicated to dancing
and teaching Scottish country dancing. Come and join in!


We are an affiliate member of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

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The Arkansas Scottish Country Dance Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1985 by individuals interested in helping foster traditional Scottish dancing and music. ASCDS is an affiliate member of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society with headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, and branches throughout the world.


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