A Quaker Meeting

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 Advance to meet other couple and retire with other partner sideways, turn other partner RH
9-16 Advance to meet own partner and retire to place, turn partner LH
17-24 All dance Ladies' Chain
25-32 All promenade at will to face new couple

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Dance Information

Founded by George Fox, the movement emerged as a response to the religious tumult of the time, advocating for a direct and unmediated connection with God. Rejecting formalized rituals and clergy-led worship, Quakers emphasize personal and communal engagement with the Divine.

At the core of Quaker beliefs is the concept of the "Inner Light", signifying the presence of God within each individual. Quaker worship is characterized by silent meetings, where adherents gather in communal silence and speak only if moved by the Inner Light. This distinct worship style is a hallmark of Quaker practice.

Quakers are renowned for their historical commitment to peace, equality, and social justice. Active participants in movements such as the abolition of slavery and the promotion of women's rights, Quaker values align with principles of simplicity, integrity, community, and equality.

While the Religious Society of Friends has undergone various developments and interpretations over time, there is a shared commitment within the Quaker community to simplicity, peace, and social responsibility.

This commitment continues to shape the ethos of Quakerism today.

Quaker George Fox

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