St. Andrew's Dinner and Dance
In November of each year, Scots around the world pay
tribute to
St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. (The
official day of recognition in Scotland is November 30th.) In keeping
with this tradition, The Scottish Society of Dallas sponsors a formal dinner
and dance which is generally held the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The
evening begins with a reception which typically
includes music by "our very own" Celtic band, the
K3 Sisters.
Post dinner entertainment features live pipe band music provided by the
North Texas Caledonian Pipes & Drums
and demonstrations of Highland dancing by Fiona Alpaugh's,
Dallas Highland Dancers.
The evening concludes with dancing (a variety of music is provided for
all ages) including an opportunity for our guests to try their hand at
a number of traditional, Scottish Country Dances!
The event is usually held at a hotel
in Richardson, Texas, in the general area of Campbell Rd. and Central
Expressway. Location specifics and additional information for the next
dance (Saturday, Nov. 17th, 2012) will be posted here by late April, 2012.
 Members of
Double Portion and the K3 Sisters entertaining
guests during the reception hour at the
2011, St. Andrew's dinner and dance. (Foto by Fischer)
 Katy Potter, in her first performance with DHD adults,
entertains guests at the 2011, St. Andrew's dinner and dance.
(Foto by Fischer)
 Senior members of the
Dallas Highland Dancers performing
a fun, rolicking number called "Donald Where's Your Trousers?", at the
2011, St. Andrew's dinner and dance. (Foto by Fischer)
 Myra Ballatyne, a founding member of the Society, is
seranaded by Don Shannon, Pipe Major of the
North Texas Caledonian Pipes & Drums, at the
2011, St. Andrew's dinner and dance. The tune: "Happy Birthday To You!"
(Foto by Fischer)
|