Useful Resources for Dancers and Instructors
Scottish Country Dance Database (SCDDB)
This database holds information on over 21,000 Scottish country dances, formations, publications, albums/CDs, musical recordings, and credits the people behind them all.
RSCDS Index to Formations and Movements
The Index has three main sections:
- Alphabetical list of formations;
- Alphabetical list of formations with the RSCDS dances that include this formation; and
- Alphabetical list of RSCDS dances with formations in sequential order with bar numbers.
The Index is available in the “Members Only Content” section of the RSCDS website. Log in, then look under Membership Services Committee and click on Index to Formations and Movements.
RSCDS YouTube Channel
Videos of interest such as Steps and Technique videos and demonstrations of RSCDS Book dances.
RSCDS YouTube Archive
A treasure trove of older videos.
“Reel Scottish Dancing” Video
An instructional video suitable for both new and experienced dancers. It covers how to dance reels, jigs and strathspeys. The Steps are walked out and shown in slow motion and the most frequently used formations demonstrated with many walked through. 34 dances which appear frequently on dance programmes are demonstrated. See the YouTube description for lists of the steps, formations and dances covered.
Length: 1hr 30min
Understanding Pillings and Keith Rose diagrams
Have you ever wondered how to decipher those complicated looking diagrams? Watch Sharon Barker’s presentation on understanding Scottish Country Dances using Pillings and Keith Rose diagrams.
Length: 48min