Scottish Country Dancing Instructional Video Preview with the Red Thistle Dancers Part 1

Short preview sampler of “Scottish Country Dancing with the Red Thistle Dancers,“ an instructional and performance video series available from . With detailed narration by Director Jennifer Kelly, basic steps, technique, figures and progressions are all demonstrated in both close-up and overhead views by The Red Thistle Dancers in a variety of traditional and period costumes. These videos presents the basics of Scottish Country Dancing in a clear and succinct format, ideal for use by teachers and classes. Steps and figures are broken down by the dancers for easy understanding with additional commentary. In addition to steps and figures, complete dances are included which further demonstrate the figures and progression within the set. Scottish Country Dancing with the Red Thistles - Part 1 (Excerpt: Promenade) from the video instructional series by The Red Thistle Dancers. Learn all basic and intermediate figures and steps, such as: skip change of step, pas de basque, casting, chasing, advance and retire, back to back, rights and lefts, promenade, allemande, turn corner partner, grand chain, in quick time and strathspey tempos. Part 2 continues with highland setting steps, Schottische, coupe pas de basque, Glasgow Highlanders setting steps, figures of eight, reels of 3 & 4, set and link, traveling pas de basque, poussettes, wheels, the knot, the rondel, the targe, the tournee and more! Visit our website at for more information. This series available in both DVD and digital download formats.