Here is a little information about our Committee, to help get to know us better. If you have any questions, please feel free to approach any of us.
President
Marie-Louise (she/her)
Hi!
I’m Marie-Louise, and I am this year’s president. I’m currently doing my PhD in Anthropology and dancing to escape that situation occasionally.
I’ve always loved dancing, and found my way into our Cape Breton Step classes, but I’ve since also tried my hands (and feet) at Ceilidh/Country dancing and Highland dance.
Feel free to say Hi at class (whichever ones I can make it to)!
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
The first step of Blue Bonnets
Favourite New Scotland Dance
A spontaneous Sailor’s Hornpipe with both Step and Highland Dancers
Secretary
Marguerite (she/her)
Hi! I am a third year student in social anthropology and I am secretary for New Scotland this year. I joined this society in my first year and clearly enjoyed it since I haven’t left since.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Reels
Treasurer
Emily Thomas
Vice President
Christoph (he/him)
Hi, I’m Christoph, currently doing my PhD and somehow ended up as vice-president of this formidable society. I’m a Ceilidh/Country guy through and through and learning this culture has made me the person of choice for anyone of my friends who feels the odd urge for a fling. If I’m not dancing or in the lab, I’m probably Innung somewhere, reading something or trying to learn the accordion.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Mairi’s wedding
Vice President
Felicity Anderson-Moore (she/her)
Hello! My name is Felicity and I am a fourth year Performance Costume student with a passion for all things dance. You can find me on Thursday evenings in Highland classes. Please feel free to chat to me about absolutely anything! The photographer is Nir Arieli.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Blue bonnets or lilt
Favourite New Scotland Dance
Belgian dance
Social Secretary
Alice Groudko (she/her)
Hi there! I am Alice, a 3rd year biology student and New Scotland social secretary this year. I absolutely admire Scottish Country and its cheerful social nature, so you are very likely to see me in Country classes. Feel free to approach me with anything, I am always happy to help, chat and listen to all the crazy ideas you have, especially those referring to socials and the society in general.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Grand chain
Favourite New Scotland Dance
Marmalade Sandwich
Publicity Officer
Tiffany Chow (she/her)
Hello, this is Tiffany. I am the publicity for New Scotland and a 4th year vet student this year. I’ve just started doing Scottish dancing 2 years ago and it has soon become my new interest. I’ll usually be swimming across different beginners classes, so feel free to come and have a little chat/advice me on how to use facebook (i’m still learning I’m sorry)…/ just show me how cute your pets are.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
The kangaroo hands in the kangaroo jig
Favourite New Scotland Dance
Mari’s wedding because duh its classic (i prefer the chaotic version tho)
Steward
Elinor (she/her)
Hi! My name is Elinor, and I’m in my third year studying International Relations. I have been dancing from a very young age and used to compete in Highland. I joined New Scotland as soon as I moved to University two years ago and have been going to weekly classes ever since! You can find me at Advanced Highland classes, hope to see you there!
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
The Irish jig
Favourite New Scotland Dance
The choreography Marina taught us for the EUSA Dance Display this past March!
Wardrobe Ruler
Henrietta (she/her)
Hi! I’m Henrietta, I am continuing my role of Wardrobe Queen! I am a third-year theology student and have been dancing since I was four in various forms, including helping with costumes for my dance school at home. I started Scottish Country last year after my sister encouraged me to, and I really enjoyed it, quickly finding great friends. Having always loved ceilidhs and sewing being able to look after the costumes has been amazing! I can normally be found in country classes, sewing something somewhere or fixing someone’s costume.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Spinning
Favourite New Scotland Dance
Eurovision dem for Newcastle
Dem Convenor
Larissa (she/her)
Hi, my name is Larissa and I have done a postgraduate degree at Edinburgh University. I fell in love with Scottish Dance when I first came to Scotland and have been dancing in the society for four years now. I have given a try to all of Ceilidh and Country, Step and Highland. So if you have any questions – may it be about our society, Edinburgh or anything else – I am happy to help. And even if I can’t answer all questions, I might at least be able to delegate.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Cloverleaf Figure from Mairi’s Wedding (with ?)
Favourite New Scotland Dance
Belgian Dance (despite the name,
it’s a tradition)
Freshers Rep
Rhiannon (she/her)
Hiya, I’m Rhiannon! I’m a first year Linguistics student, and I’ve been ceilidh dancing since I could walk but have only just started learning Highland this year. Outside of uni you can find me crocheting oversized animal plushies or attempting to pick up another language unsuccessfully. I’m really looking forward to being involved in New Scotland!
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Pas de basque
Ordinary Member
Alex Crich (he/him)
Hi, I’m Alex. I joined the society last year having only done dancing when I was very young. I was immediately made to feel very welcome and enjoyed the wide range of opportunities the society provides. This year as a committee member I hope to create the same experience for other people.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Highland rocks despite being terrible at them
Ordinary Member
Anwen (she/they/he)
Hi I’m Anwen, I’ve been highland dancing since I was 8 years old and can’t remember a time I didn’t know the strip the willow. I’m in 3rd year of undergraduate AI and computer science and I’ve been at new scotland dance since I started 1st year (safe to say I love it here).
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
Highland dance balance movement. Huge fan. 10/10 would recommend
Favourite New Scotland Dance
The feral wee “point at each other and gremlin smile” we do when we see each other at ceilidhs and class.
Ordinary Member
Rhoslyn Howroyd (any pronouns)
Hi, my name is Rhoslyn! I’m an ordinary member for the society and a final year Ecology student. I started Scottish Country dancing in 2013, where it quickly became a new passion. I have since been a member of New Scotland since my first year of uni. You can typically find me at Step classes and any other dance classes I can make, when I’m not hunting for caterpillars or knitting. I’m always happy to chat or help answer any questions you may have!
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
A petronella
Favourite New Scotland Dance
Fiona’s Jig/reel Step routine
Ordinary Member
Sophia Bell (she/her)
Hi, I’m Sophia. I’m a third year computer scientist. I am new to the society this year but have enjoyed ceilidh dancing for years. I can’t wait to get involved.
Favourite Scottish Dance Move
The village maid diamond turns
Favourite New Scotland Dance
Voyager
