Photos from our Summer Charity Dance  

19th August 2023  at the Davis Hall, West Camel

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St Michael’s Scottish Country Dancing Club began in September 1982 in St Michael’s Hall in Yeovil (hence the name) and the first committee meeting was held in October.  Joy and Peter Newman were leading founder members; Harold and Sheila Barnes were the first RSCDS trained teachers

Now we are a group of dancers in the Yeovil, South Somerset and Dorset area, who meet weekly (since 1982) and enjoy Scottish Country Dancing.

Research has shown that dancing has numerous benefits, especially for adults. Learning a dance means being able to perform a series of complex motor sequences to music- which tests memory, spatial awareness, balance, co-ordination, attention and emotional expression. In one study, dancing three times a week was associated with a lower risk of dementia. Other studies have shown improved memory recall in adults dancing  twice a week for six months.

Basically it also brings Joy to all of us  when the music and  steps are timed right,  and everyone joins in and enjoys being together.

 Maggie Westley, our Chairman, spoke about our club on BBC Radio Somerset: Listen Here

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We welcome new beginners, when you can come along and give it a try and your first two visits are FREE. You don't need a partner, Scottish dancing is very sociable. Just wear soft shoes, please. We also welcome local dancers from other clubs and  those on holiday in  the area.

"Scottish Country dancing makes us Happy" is so true 

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Below: Photo by Gary Duffield : 

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