strathspey Archive: RSCDS Magazine (was Re: First post)

Sorry, Agnes, I read the article inside as well and I still have no idea what was in Andrea's mind. Was it:

The cover photo of an all-male set dancing in battle dress trousers, combat boots and T-shirts? Don't see what's so odd about that; it's in the grand tradition of Reel of the 51st Division.

The dancers using a non-RSCDS grip for turns? The RSCDS has published photos of dancers birling before both in the magazine and on the web site, even though birling per se isn't "sanctioned" in the manual.

Is it surprising that the RSCDS would acknowledge that Scottish dancing includes more than the RSCDS style and repertoire? The RSCDS has already done this by including non-RSCDS dances in its list of 150 core dances.

The report that the RSCDS was in negotiations with the devisers(ors) to publish The Kandahar Reel?

So what gives?

Clueless in Ohio,

Lee

Beavercreek, OH, USA

-----Original Message-----
>From: Agnes Macmichael <agnes.macmichael@sky.com>
>Sent: May 2, 2010 11:00 AM
>To: strathspey@strathspey.org
>Subject: Re: First post
>
>I know what was on his mind, but did not think it was necessary. I think
>the front page is self explanatory! But then if you are still not sure, I
>am certain all will be clear when you read the article inside.
>Agnes
>West Lothian
>
>On 2 May 2010 15:55, Norma or Mike Briggs <briggslaw@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Finally got my magazine yesterday, and I still have no idea what was in
>> Andrea's mind.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> Briggs Law Office
>> 1519 Storytown Road
>> Oregon WI 53711-1925 USA
>> +1 608 835 0914 (voice)
>> +1 608 237 2379 (fax)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Martin Sheffield <francoscot@gmail.com>
>> To: strathspey@strathspey.org
>> Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 8:54:03 AM
>> Subject: Re: First post
>>
>> The only unusual thing I noticed in the latest magazine (received in
>> France,
>> although I am no longer a member!)
>> was the cover picture of a bunch of soldiers practising some kind of
>> wrestling. No kilts, no musicians, some onlookers.
>>
>> Martin
>>
>

My sentiments exactly re the Reel of the 51st Division.
And you are right. IMHO, that the soldiers were dancing the new dance
devised by them.
I am sure you are familiar with life as it is in the 21st century! and don't
need it spelt out to you.
Agnes
West Lothian

On 2 May 2010 16:36, Lee Fuell <fuell@mindspring.com> wrote:

> Sorry, Agnes, I read the article inside as well and I still have no idea
> what was in Andrea's mind. Was it:
>
> The cover photo of an all-male set dancing in battle dress trousers, combat
> boots and T-shirts? Don't see what's so odd about that; it's in the grand
> tradition of Reel of the 51st Division.
>
> The dancers using a non-RSCDS grip for turns? The RSCDS has published
> photos of dancers birling before both in the magazine and on the web site,
> even though birling per se isn't "sanctioned" in the manual.
>
> Is it surprising that the RSCDS would acknowledge that Scottish dancing
> includes more than the RSCDS style and repertoire? The RSCDS has already
> done this by including non-RSCDS dances in its list of 150 core dances.
>
> The report that the RSCDS was in negotiations with the devisers(ors) to
> publish The Kandahar Reel?
>
> So what gives?
>
> Clueless in Ohio,
>
> Lee
>
> Beavercreek, OH, USA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Agnes Macmichael <agnes.macmichael@sky.com>
> >Sent: May 2, 2010 11:00 AM
> >To: strathspey@strathspey.org
> >Subject: Re: First post
> >
> >I know what was on his mind, but did not think it was necessary. I think
> >the front page is self explanatory! But then if you are still not sure, I
> >am certain all will be clear when you read the article inside.
> >Agnes
> >West Lothian
> >
> >On 2 May 2010 15:55, Norma or Mike Briggs <briggslaw@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Finally got my magazine yesterday, and I still have no idea what was in
> >> Andrea's mind.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >>
> >> Briggs Law Office
> >> 1519 Storytown Road
> >> Oregon WI 53711-1925 USA
> >> +1 608 835 0914 (voice)
> >> +1 608 237 2379 (fax)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: Martin Sheffield <francoscot@gmail.com>
> >> To: strathspey@strathspey.org
> >> Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 8:54:03 AM
> >> Subject: Re: First post
> >>
> >> The only unusual thing I noticed in the latest magazine (received in
> >> France,
> >> although I am no longer a member!)
> >> was the cover picture of a bunch of soldiers practising some kind of
> >> wrestling. No kilts, no musicians, some onlookers.
> >>
> >> Martin
> >>
> >
>
>

For whatever it's worth, I found the picture of present day soldiers dancing
the Kandahar Reel quite useful as a talking point in my classes at the
Public Schools. The grade 6 and 7 class boys were 'let's do it' minded. I
did actually get them to do the Reel of the 51st for the whole class as the
Kandahar Reel is not yet public fare. (having covered the Reel of the 51st
story as part of the magazine cover discussion)

Jack in Beautiful British Columbia

----- Original Message -----
From: "Agnes Macmichael" <agnes.macmichael@sky.com>
To: <strathspey@strathspey.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 8:47 AM
Subject: Re: RSCDS Magazine (was Re: First post)

> My sentiments exactly re the Reel of the 51st Division.
> And you are right. IMHO, that the soldiers were dancing the new dance
> devised by them.
> I am sure you are familiar with life as it is in the 21st century! and
> don't
> need it spelt out to you.
> Agnes
> West Lothian

Copy all, Agnes. Thanks.

Lee

-----Original Message-----
>From: Agnes Macmichael <agnes.macmichael@sky.com>
>Sent: May 2, 2010 11:47 AM
>To: strathspey@strathspey.org
>Subject: Re: RSCDS Magazine (was Re: First post)
>
>My sentiments exactly re the Reel of the 51st Division.
>And you are right. IMHO, that the soldiers were dancing the new dance
>devised by them.
>I am sure you are familiar with life as it is in the 21st century! and don't
>need it spelt out to you.
>Agnes
>West Lothian
>
>On 2 May 2010 16:36, Lee Fuell <fuell@mindspring.com> wrote:
>
>> Sorry, Agnes, I read the article inside as well and I still have no idea
>> what was in Andrea's mind. Was it:
>>
>> The cover photo of an all-male set dancing in battle dress trousers, combat
>> boots and T-shirts? Don't see what's so odd about that; it's in the grand
>> tradition of Reel of the 51st Division.
>>
>> The dancers using a non-RSCDS grip for turns? The RSCDS has published
>> photos of dancers birling before both in the magazine and on the web site,
>> even though birling per se isn't "sanctioned" in the manual.
>>
>> Is it surprising that the RSCDS would acknowledge that Scottish dancing
>> includes more than the RSCDS style and repertoire? The RSCDS has already
>> done this by including non-RSCDS dances in its list of 150 core dances.
>>
>> The report that the RSCDS was in negotiations with the devisers(ors) to
>> publish The Kandahar Reel?
>>
>> So what gives?
>>
>> Clueless in Ohio,
>>
>> Lee
>>
>> Beavercreek, OH, USA
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> >From: Agnes Macmichael <agnes.macmichael@sky.com>
>> >Sent: May 2, 2010 11:00 AM
>> >To: strathspey@strathspey.org
>> >Subject: Re: First post
>> >
>> >I know what was on his mind, but did not think it was necessary. I think
>> >the front page is self explanatory! But then if you are still not sure, I
>> >am certain all will be clear when you read the article inside.
>> >Agnes
>> >West Lothian
>> >
>> >On 2 May 2010 15:55, Norma or Mike Briggs <briggslaw@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Finally got my magazine yesterday, and I still have no idea what was in
>> >> Andrea's mind.
>> >>
>> >> Mike
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Briggs Law Office
>> >> 1519 Storytown Road
>> >> Oregon WI 53711-1925 USA
>> >> +1 608 835 0914 (voice)
>> >> +1 608 237 2379 (fax)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> ________________________________
>> >> From: Martin Sheffield <francoscot@gmail.com>
>> >> To: strathspey@strathspey.org
>> >> Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 8:54:03 AM
>> >> Subject: Re: First post
>> >>
>> >> The only unusual thing I noticed in the latest magazine (received in
>> >> France,
>> >> although I am no longer a member!)
>> >> was the cover picture of a bunch of soldiers practising some kind of
>> >> wrestling. No kilts, no musicians, some onlookers.
>> >>
>> >> Martin
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>

Life in the 21st century? Somebody please spell it out for me . . . is it something about the war in Afghanistan? I'm fairly sure it has nothing to do with oil-spills, snow stopping the Eurostar, worldwide economic crises, earthquakes, UK or US politics?

Seriously clueless in Wisconsin,

Mike

Briggs Law Office
1519 Storytown Road
Oregon WI 53711-1925 USA
+1 608 835 0914 (voice)
+1 608 237 2379 (fax)

________________________________
From: Agnes Macmichael <agnes.macmichael@sky.com>
To: strathspey@strathspey.org
Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 10:47:21 AM
Subject: Re: RSCDS Magazine (was Re: First post)

My sentiments exactly re the Reel of the 51st Division.
And you are right. IMHO, that the soldiers were dancing the new dance
devised by them.
I am sure you are familiar with life as it is in the 21st century! and don't
need it spelt out to you.
Agnes
West Lothian

On 2 May 2010 16:36, Lee Fuell <fuell@mindspring.com> wrote:

> Sorry, Agnes, I read the article inside as well and I still have no idea
> what was in Andrea's mind. Was it:
>
> The cover photo of an all-male set dancing in battle dress trousers, combat
> boots and T-shirts? Don't see what's so odd about that; it's in the grand
> tradition of Reel of the 51st Division.
>
> The dancers using a non-RSCDS grip for turns? The RSCDS has published
> photos of dancers birling before both in the magazine and on the web site,
> even though birling per se isn't "sanctioned" in the manual.
>
> Is it surprising that the RSCDS would acknowledge that Scottish dancing
> includes more than the RSCDS style and repertoire? The RSCDS has already
> done this by including non-RSCDS dances in its list of 150 core dances.
>
> The report that the RSCDS was in negotiations with the devisers(ors) to
> publish The Kandahar Reel?
>
> So what gives?
>
> Clueless in Ohio,
>
> Lee
>
> Beavercreek, OH, USA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Agnes Macmichael <agnes.macmichael@sky.com>
> >Sent: May 2, 2010 11:00 AM
> >To: strathspey@strathspey.org
> >Subject: Re: First post
> >
> >I know what was on his mind, but did not think it was necessary. I think
> >the front page is self explanatory! But then if you are still not sure, I
> >am certain all will be clear when you read the article inside.
> >Agnes
> >West Lothian
> >
> >On 2 May 2010 15:55, Norma or Mike Briggs <briggslaw@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Finally got my magazine yesterday, and I still have no idea what was in
> >> Andrea's mind.
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >>
> >> Briggs Law Office
> >> 1519 Storytown Road
> >> Oregon WI 53711-1925 USA
> >> +1 608 835 0914 (voice)
> >> +1 608 237 2379 (fax)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: Martin Sheffield <francoscot@gmail.com>
> >> To: strathspey@strathspey.org
> >> Sent: Sun, May 2, 2010 8:54:03 AM
> >> Subject: Re: First post
> >>
> >> The only unusual thing I noticed in the latest magazine (received in
> >> France,
> >> although I am no longer a member!)
> >> was the cover picture of a bunch of soldiers practising some kind of
> >> wrestling. No kilts, no musicians, some onlookers.
> >>
> >> Martin
> >>
> >
>
>