The Red Thistle Dancers were founded in 1973.  We have been regular participants in the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival since 1977 and were honorees in 1991.  We have performed in the Dance Mosaic in Palo Alto, in concerts and full-length theater productions, outdoor events and fairs, international festivals, schools, parties, fundraising events, weddings, and conventions. To arrange a performance or for more information, please click here.
	Country Dancing Scottish Country Dancing is the ballroom dance of Scotland.  It consists of energetic jigs and reels and graceful strathspeys.  Our repertoire includes dances dating from the 18^th century to original dances devised by our own dancers. (RSCDS San Francisco Branch)
Highland Dancing Highland Dancing, the oldest form of Scottish Dancing, is highly technical and vigorous.  Dances like the Fling, the Sword Dance, and Seann Truibhas that were traditionally performed by men are now performed by women as well.  The elegance of Scottish ladies’ solo dances complements the strength and power of the men’s dances.

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