There were 265 different dances on the programmes, however some were more popular than others.
On 12 programmes, the most popular dances were The Montgomeries' Rant and Follow Me Home.
At the top of the table The Montgomeries' Rant and Quarries Jig retained their popularity, but were joined at the top by Follow Me Home which was on 5 programmes last year.
Bedford held 5 social dances and the Annual Ball (the Ceilidh has not been included in the analysis).
You had the opportunity to do seventy nine different dances.
Culla Bay, Gang the Same Gate, Napiers Index and The Saltire Society Reel were on two programmes, the remainder just on one.
SEPTEMBER SOCIAL Helen Rose
This year has been designated the year of the Homecoming. In celebration of homecoming, dances for the September Social have all been chosen as having an association with Robert Burns.
The Homecoming Dance R Oh Whistle and I`ll come to ye, my lad J
Burns Night J Farewell to Scotland S
Green Grow the Rashes S Roslin Castle R
Highland Rambler R Linton Ploughman J
The Exciseman L Duchess Tree S
Bridge of Nairn S Celtic Cross R
Tam o`Shanter R The Isle J
DANCE POPULARITY - 2008/2009 SEASON. Helen Rose
Over the last season I have looked at 35 dance flyers which have been available in the fairly local dancing area. The dances were not necessarily in the area we travel to dance in and we were unable to attend them all. Analysis includes any extras on the programme.
Quarries Jig was on 11
Polharrow Burn and Neidpath Castle were on 10
Mairi’s Wedding was on 9
Six dances were on 8
Seven dances were on 7
Six dances were on six programmes,
Nineteen on five,
Twenty four on four,
Thirty three on three,
Thirty three on two,
and finally one hundred and thirty four only on one programme.
| ADVANCED CLASS | Sunday September 6th 7.30-9.30pm | Ravensden Village Hall |
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| Please note the Advanced Class is starting a week early to practice for the Presidents Evening | ||
| GEORGE`S CLASS | Monday September 7th 8.00-10.00pm |
Edith Cavell Lower School, Manton Lane, Bedford |
| ANDY`S CLASS | Tuesday September 8th 7.30-10.00pm |
The Moravian Church Hall, Howard Ave, Queen`s Park, Bedford |
| HIGHLAND CLASS | Sunday September 20th 7.30-9.30pm | Ravensden Village Hall |
| September 27th 2009 | Social |
| November 21st 2009 | Supper Dance |
| January 9th 2010 | Ceilidh |
| February 14th 2010 | Social |
| March 27th 2010 | Supper Dance |
| May 15th 2010 | Summer Ball |
| June 27th 2010 | Social and AGM |