About the Assembly
Glasgow & Edinburgh
The Glasgow & Edinburgh Assemblies met to dance mainly those dances loosely termed ‘Playford’ – ie. English country dances from 1650-1830, with a few recently composed dances in the same idiom. The atmosphere was friendly and informal, with the main emphasis on enjoyment of dancing and dances; gentle instruction in style was provided for those interested
Lanark
The Glasgow & Edinburgh Assemblies are no longer running. However, keen dancers, new and old, now meet monthly at Christ Church in Lanark on Tuesday afternoons still run by Nicolas and danced to the recordings of The Assembly Players.
Workshop Weekend
Every year a visiting Teacher was invited to come (usually in March or April) and run a weekend comprising morning and afternoon Workshops on Saturday and Sunday. An informal dance took place on the Saturday evening.
The Assembly Ball
A country dance ball was held annually at the end of June or at the beginning of July. The 36th and final Annual Ball was held in 2019.