The
Reel Club
since 1947
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About us
- What is
Scottish Country Dancing?
The Reel Club
Want to make friends, get some exercise and have fun all at the same time?
The Hong Kong Highlanders Reel Club is the place for you!! Come along
and try your hand at Scottish Country Dancing with us.
Fantastic!! Just tell me where to go
The Reel Club has been in existence for over sixty years, since 1947 in fact, although it only affiliated with the Hong Kong Highlanders in 1997. It was originally set up by the then minister of the Union Church with the intention of providing British servicemen with wholesome entertainment and keeping them away from less salubrious areas of Hong Kong.
Sixty years later, it is still providing people with wholesome entertainment and the chance to meet friends and dance on a regular basis. Individual members may come and go, but the regular Monday night meetings keep right on going, though we're now in a new venue, the Hong Kong Cricket Club.
The Reel Club is an affiliate member of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, a globe-spanning organisation with branches and affiliated groups in more countries than you can imagine. You will never go on holiday again without packing your dancing shoes.
What the Reel Club offers
Regular Monday night meetings from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. The first hour focuses on easier dances and after the break we go on to more challenging dances. All dances are walked through in advance. Note: outdoor shoes are not permitted in the dance room - you must wear soft-soled shoes, dance shoes or sports shoes.
Regular classes for beginners. Classes are on Monday nights from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and participants are welcome to stay on for the first hour of the regular meeting for no extra cost. The programme is specifically designed so that beginners can take part.
Occasional social dances, normally at the end of sessions.
The chance to take part in the many social events, including ceilidhs and dances, organised by the Hong Kong Highlanders. You don't have to become a member of the Highlanders to attend the Reel Club, but members get reduced rates.
Feeble Excuses for not coming along
You've never even heard of Scottish Country Dancing.
No problem. We welcome folks with all levels of expertise and here's a quick explanation.
You haven't got a partner.
No problem. Many of our members leave their partners at home. In Scottish Country Dancing, it's customary to change partners for each dance and for women to dance together if there aren't enough men.
You haven't got the proper equipment.
No problem. Scottish dancing doesn't really require any special equipment, though if you decide you like it you will probably want to buy some proper dancing shoes. And if you get really keen, you may even invest in a kilt.
You don't know how to dance.
You'll never learn if you don't give it a go.
You don't want to come by yourself and none of your friends will come.
We're a pretty friendly bunch - after you've been a few times you'll have a whole new set of friends.
You can't get away from work in time.
If you already know the basics, why not come just for the later part of the programme. Or even better, use it as an excuse to leave the office early. Have fun, get exercise and prevent yourself from dropping dead from overwork too!