President: Graham Stanley
Secretary: Sue Stanley
Contact Details: Secretary
Telephone: (03) 9592 9441
Email: Graham
Teachers: Elspeth Pyper Patsy Marks
ESTABLISHED: 1967
Purpose: It’s all about ‘FUN’
Scottish Country Dancing was developed hundreds of years ago so Scots could have fun.
AND It’s still Fun !
Fun is one of the six great things about Scottish Country Dancing.
The six GREAT things are:
1. It’s GREAT physical exercise;
2. It’s GREAT mental stimulus;
3. You meet GREAT people all enjoying dancing together;
4. It’s danced to great music;
5. It’s great value for money; and
6. It’s great fun.
HISTORY of SCD at ST. JOHN’S:
The Group was started by Elspeth Pyper who was one of the first Royal Scottish Country Dance registered instructors in Victoria.
What began as a parish activity for the local youth, quickly grew into a thriving social activity.
She has continued leading and teaching at St. John’s for over forty years. Elspeth has been responsible for instructing many of today’s teachers and St. John’s is
regarded as one of the best places to begin Scottish Country Dancing.
Over forty years on St. John’s is still a strong,respected, and vibrant group within the Scottish Dance fraternity.
Day and evening classes are held each week and in addition Group Socials
and other events (also attended by members of other groups) are held several times throughout the year.