Scottish Country Dance of the Day

National Dance Day in the United States falls on the last Saturday of July.   It was founded and officially recognized in 2010 to promote dance education and physical fitness.

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For extra fitness (physical or mental), why not try one of the following Scottish Country Dances which are known either for their difficult choreography or physical demands on the dancer.

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Here is a list of some dances often mentioned by Scottish Country Dance teachers  as particularly "challenging" dances.

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In no particular order:

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• Genevieve's Jig

• The Golden Pheasant

• Argyll's Bowling Green

• The College Hornpipe

• Push About the Jorum

• Alewife and Her Barrel

• The Marchioness of Blandford's Reel

• Belhaven

• The Celtic Brooch

• La Russe

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For a study on how dancing of any kind can keep you physically and mentally sharp (well known to Scottish Country Dancers), click the keep calm poster.   

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Happy Dancing!