Historical
Notes
Scottish
Country Dancing as we know it today, has its roots in the
French Royal court and was brought to Scotland by Mary ,
Queen of Scots, in the sixteenth century. Since then it
has developed into a style which is unique to Scotland and
is hugely popular from the Northern Isles down to the border,
and even further South.
The
Gallivanters
make great
efforts to demonstrate some of the more popular dances and
make every Ceilidh Dance into a party.
Some
Definitions
Gallivanter
- noun -
an incredible flirt, a gasconader.
Gallivant
- verb
- to jaunt, go about idly or for pleasure, show, to
philander, act the gallant, to make love to, to keep company
with.
Galliard
- noun
- a brisk lively dance
So,
come gallivanting
with
the Gallivanters!
