Stockbridge Reelers

Our Intermediate Course begins on 23rd February, where we revise our core reels so that everyone is confident dancing them with flair and without the need for walkthroughs. In addition, we will introduce 6 more reels. They are huge fun, and some of them are rarely, if ever, found anywhere else. If you have experience at Reeling and are interested, please contact Jo at [email protected]

Learn 10 Scottish Reels for 2026!

Join our relaxed and friendly group for 6 Workshops & ‘First Reel’ Ceilidh for Beginners.
Monday 5/12/19/26 January and 2/9 February 2025, with the ‘First Reel’ Ceilidh on 16th.

The Stockbridge Reeler’s 2026 Beginners Programme will start on Monday 5th January (8-10pm) at the LifeCare Centre and continue every Monday night until Monday 9th February. We will learn 10 popular Scottish Reels including the Dashing White Sergeant, 8’some Reel, Strip the Willow and Duke of Perth. These will enable all to confidently take to the dancefloor at weddings, ceilidhs and highland balls.

The programme culminates with the ‘First Reel’ Ceilidh, dancing all 10 reels/jigs to a live band on Monday 16th February (8-11pm).

No previous experience required, just a willingness to learn and basic physical fitness. Casual dress with comfortable shoes.

Your first session is free, so please do come and join us! The cost is £30 for the 7 week package if you continue. You will learn quickly and you can learn many more reels if you stay on after the Beginners Programme in our regular ongoing Monday night practices.

Contact Jo Leitch on [email protected] to register your interest.
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What a super Early-Summer Ceilidh last week! We had a great time, dancing 16 different reels to music by the Glencraig Band.

Monday 14th April Interim Ceilidh 💃🕺 (8-11pm) dancing to the excellent Steve Carcary Ceilidh Band.
(Please contact us if you will be a newcomer to our group)

Rig is Highland Casual: Open-necked shirts. If you have them, kilts/trews for men and tartan sash/’splash of tartan’ for women. Or just smart casual! Wear comfortable footwear, some people bring water, face towel, maybe change of shirt as it can get hot in there over fifteen reels/jigs. Walkthroughs will be minimal.

BYOB/BYO food if you need them and please take away all litter and empty bottles/cans. The charge is £5 per head and Dance Cards will be available on the door.

Gay Gordons
Dashing White Sgt
8'Some
4''Some
Hamilton House
(Break)

Mrs MacLeod of Raasay
Duke of Perth
Reel of the Royal Scots
Machine Without Horses
Mairi's Wedding
Irish Rover
(Break)

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
Inverness Country Dance
Kandahar Reel
Reel of 51st Highland Division

Join hands for Auld Lang Syne

Everyone had a great time last Monday at our 'First Reel' Ceilidh, which was the culmination of our beginner's course. Dancing was to the excellent Steven Carcary Band. The group continues each Monday evening 8-10pm - introducing new reels/jigs as we go 💃🕺

New Year, New Hobby!

Come and join us on Monday when we start our Beginners course. Contact Jo at [email protected] to register your interest

Come join us and learn 10 Scottish reels; your first session is free! Register your interest at [email protected]

Learn 10 Scottish Reels for 2025!

Join our relaxed and friendly group for 6 Workshops & ‘First Reel’ Ceilidh for Beginners. Monday 6/13/20/27 January and 3/10 February 2025, with the ‘First Reel’ Ceilidh on 17th

The 2025 Beginner’s Programme will start on Monday 6th January (8-10pm) and continue every Monday night until Monday 10th February. We will learn 10 popular Scottish Reels, enabling all to confidently dance at weddings, ceilidhs and highland balls; these reels are among the most widely danced at such events in Scotland.

The programme culminates with the ‘First Reel’ Ceilidh, dancing all 10 reels/jigs to a live band on Monday 17th February.

No previous experience required, just a willingness to learn and basic physical fitness. Casual dress with comfortable shoes.

Your first session is free, so please do come and join us! The cost is £30 for the 7 week package if you continue. You will learn quickly and you will learn a further eight reels if you stay on after the Beginners’ Programme in our regular ongoing Monday night practices.

Contact Jo Leitch on [email protected] to register your interest or send a message

A huge 'thank you' to everyone who made our Year-End Ceilidh a highly enjoyable evening 🥳 The Glencraig band were excellent and it was wonderful to see some familiar faces return. Special thanks to the group of students whose liveliness contributed greatly to the merriment

First teaching session of 2024!

If you have friend's, family, colleagues in Edinburgh send them along to Stockbridge Reelers.

Enjoying a Monday night's turn...