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Dance Scottish San Diego > Articles by: Ken Farinsky

Posts by Ken Farinsky

House of Scotland Lawn Show

House of Scotland Lawn Show

Posted on October 11, 2024October 17, 2024 by Ken Farinsky

If you’d like to see Scottish Country Dancing in person, we’ll be performing around 2:00pm at the House of Scotland Lawn Show on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event runs from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, in Balboa Park, San Diego, at the International Houses. There will be food and entertainment, including bagpipes and Scottish Read More

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A Primer on Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys

A Primer on Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys

Posted on March 21, 2022May 21, 2025 by Ken Farinsky

Ward Fleri has been our hero over the last two years of the COVID-19 Pandemic, hosting weekly online talks on Scottish Country Dancing. Here is a presentation he gave in February 2021 to the New York Branch on the different types of Music Used in Scottish Country Dance: Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys. This is a Read More

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San Diego Dance Book

San Diego Dance Book

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by Ken Farinsky

The Salute to San Diego Dance Book is now available! We are proud to present this new book of dances that celebrate 45 years of Scottish Country Dancing in San Diego. Each of the included dances is written by, or about, people associated with the San Diego Branch. There are 13 dances in the book, Read More

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Happy New Year from Reel of Seven

Happy New Year from Reel of Seven

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by Ken Farinsky

Please enjoy the music video below, from the Reel of Seven band! You can find more from them at the Reel of Seven website! The video can also be accessed by following This Link to YouTube. Happy New Year to everyone from the RSCDS, San Diego Branch!

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RSCDS Scroll of Honour to Marjorie McLaughlin

RSCDS Scroll of Honour to Marjorie McLaughlin

Posted on November 7, 2020November 12, 2020 by Ken Farinsky

Each year, the RSCDS recognizes members who have made a contribution to the work of the RSCDS and its Branches. The highest accolade is the award of the RSCDS Scroll of Honour. This is awarded each year to a few individuals who have made an exceptional contribution, generally to the RSCDS at large/worldwide as well Read More

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