Scottish Country Dance - Special Kilt?

**Sir William** · 13th February 15, 06:27 AM

I've always worn a kilt when doing Scottish Country Dancing, for practice, a demo, or a ball. Just seems the thing to do.

Some years ago I acquired a kilt in a washable poly type fabric which I now wear it for SCD practice. The rest of the time I wear an 8 yard wool kilt.

**Tarheel** · 13th February 15, 07:57 AM

I practice the sword dance in my backyard wearing cargo shorts. I'm old and not so lithe or sure footed. I will attempt the kilt later when I feel I have mastered more of the moves. I would expect you will have instructors that will pace the class better than I do for myself. Wear your kilt, take shorts to change into if you need or want to. Your first impression through the door while kilted, will let them know you're serious.

**Panache** · 13th February 15, 09:18 PM

Welcome to the wonderful world of Scottish Country Dancing! You will never meet finer folk.

(By the by, what you wear isn't nearly as important in SCD as the dancing!)

Cheers

Jamie

**Stitchwiz** · 14th February 15, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Welcome to the wonderful world of Scottish Country Dancing! You will never meet finer folk.

(By the by, what you wear isn't nearly as important in SCD as the dancing!)

Cheers

Jamie

Emboldening added.

I agree wholeheartedly about the fine folk you meet dancing, however I think that it is dancing with others as an enjoyable pastime that attracts good people. SCD is just one type of dancing which attracts fine people.

My husband and I met square and round dancing. Square dancing is the only activity I know of where you 'honour your partner' and 'your corner' before each and every dance. That acknowledgement goes a long way in setting the tone for square dancing. It also mirrors what we do in our relationship - we honour each other every day.

This respect for one another overflows into every aspect of our lives.

I haven't had the pleasure of attending a SCD, however, I'm sure that there is similar acknowledgement which happens at least once in the evening, if not with every dance. The old dances encourage this behaviour, and we certainly need more of this in this day and age.