Winter School

Introduction

Course 1: Sunday 20 February to Friday 25 February 2011.

Staff: Marian Anderson, Elaine Brunken, Graham Donald, Linda Gaul, Dave Hall, Muriel Johnstone, Peter Shand, Keith Smith

Course 2: Sunday 27 February to Friday 4 March 2011.

Staff: Linda Gaul, Muriel Johnstone, Jim Lindsay, Robert Mackay, David Queen, Jim Rae, Ian Robertson, Angela Young

GENERAL
The School is open to members of the Society over the age of 16, on a residential basis only.

Applicants have a choice of two courses this year and completed forms should be returned as soon as possible and before 15 July. Late applications may be considered if space is available.

ACCOMMODATION
Please note, when you are completing the application form, that most of the accommodation offered in the hotel is based on shared accommodation with either twin beds or double bed, or in a family room, sleeping three. Please indicate with whom you wish to share. If you do not do so the hotel will allocate you to a room.

There are a very limited number of single occupancy rooms. These are allocated on a 'first come first served basis'.

There are a limited number of spaces for non-dancing partners, sharing a room. Non-dancing partners may not attend classes, may attend social dances in the hotel as spectators and may apply for a ticket for the ball at Blair Castle, to be paid for on arrival.

FEES

The fee for the Winter School will be £485.00 per person if sharing a room, £497.00 for single occupancy and £430.00 for a non-dancing partner. Fees include dinner, bed and breakfast. Lunch may be purchased in the hotel if wished. Fees for dancers also include all classes and social dances, transfer (by bus) and ticket for Blair Castle.

CLASSES
It is hoped to have Scottish country dance classes at Intermediate, Advanced and Very Advanced levels. The classes offered will depend on demand. There will be classes on four mornings from 9.45am - 11.15am and 11.30am - 12.30pm. There will be optional activities on some afternoons. .

SOCIAL DANCING
There will be social dancing each evening from 8.15pm - 10pm, commencing on Sunday. Wednesday will be a more relaxed evening - a ceilidh. On Thursday there will be a ball in Blair Castle from 8.30pm - 11.00pm, the cost of this is included in the fee. Please bring formal dress if possible.

BOOKLET
A booklet detailing the classes, teachers, musicians, evening dance programmes and any additional events will be provided upon receipt of the balance of your fee.

SHOP
The shop will be open and dates and time will be confirmed nearer the time. Because of space our shop stock will be limited and we will only be able to fill branch orders if the order is received at Headquarters in advance. Other branch orders will be forwarded to Headquarters for completion.

REGISTRATION
Your room will be available from 2.00pm on Sunday 20 February for Course 1 and Sunday 27 February for Course 2. Guests should aim to arrive in time to attend the wine reception at 5.15pm before the evening dinner. Guests should vacate their rooms after breakfast on the final morning and return their keys to the hotel desk.

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I wish to apply for (Please tick)
Course 1Course 1 as a non-dancing partner Course 2Course 2 as a non-dancing partner Course 1 & 2Course 1 & 2 as a non-dancing partner

Accommodation
The School is open only to dancers attending on a residential basis. Most of accommodation in the hotel is in twin/double rooms or family rooms. Please indicate clearly below with whom you wish to share (First and Last name only)

Room Type (Please tick)
*There are a very limited number of single occupancy rooms.
Twin room Double room Family room

Dietary Requirements

Age Group (Please tick)
under 21 under 35 under 50 over 50

Classes
Class Level The following classes will be offered, subject to sufficient demand. Please select the level of class required.
Intermediate: It is recommended that dancers should have attended a SCD class for at least 20/25 weeks and have gained knowledge of basic steps and formations and simple dances. Advanced: Dancers should be able to perform all the steps proficiently and have knowledge of all formations including The Knot, Rondel and Tournee. Very Advanced: Dancers should be able to perform all the steps proficiently and consistently and have a comprehensive knowledge of all formations.

The Ball If you wish to attend the ball at Blair Castle and require transport (bus), please tick the appropriate box.

I wish to attend the ball in Blair Castle
Yes No

I wish to use the bus supplied
Yes No

Membership
NB - Attendance at Winter School is open only to members of the Society. Your RSCDS Branch

Agreement
Please confirm the following, by ticking the "I agree" box below:

I confirm that I have read and understand the information provided in the booking form.

I understand that The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is under no liability whatsoever in respect of any personal loss or injury which I may sustain and I agree to conform with any regulations which may be made. You are strongly advised to take out suitable insurance cover.

Full fees must be paid by 24th October 2010.

Application will not be acknowledged until September 2010.

If I am accepted and withdraw after 30th November, 2010, I will be entitled to a refund ONLY if my place can be filled, less an administration change of £65.00.

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