A Scottish Country Dance Workshop
Save the Date:
February 12–14, 2027
Spread the word and know that there is something great to look forward to.
Aloha dancers! Get ready to kick up your heels and experience a weekend where aloha spirit meets Scottish tradition. We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Scottish Country Dance Workshop, a spectacular weekend dedicated to fun and friendship right here in paradise.
Whether you are a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this workshop promises an unforgettable experience featuring:
- World-Class Instruction: Sharpen your steps and formations with our incredible guest instructor, Geoffrey Wood, bringing his expertise and passion all the way from the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Sensational Live Music: Move to the irresistible, high-energy rhythms of the legendary Humuhumunukunukuapua’a and Strathspey Society Band.
- Community & Culture: Beyond the dancing, enjoy delicious food, reconnect with old friends, and make wonderful new ones.
Come for the dancing, stay for the friendships, and leave with a smile!
Pack your dance shoes and your enthusiasm—we can’t wait to share the joy of Scottish Country Dancing with you in Hawaii!
Schedule
Friday, Feb 12
Pupus & Social Dance
5:30–8:30pm
Saturday, Feb 13
Classes
9:00am–2:00pm
Dinner
5:00pm
Semi-Formal Dance
6:30pm
Sunday, Feb 14
Classes
10:00am–12:00pm
Ceilidh
5:30–9:00pm
* Live music for all classes and social dances.
Guest Instructor
Geoffrey Wood
San Francisco Bay Area.
Geoffrey has loved to dance since a young age. He started Scottish Country Dancing in 2001 and kept at it through high school even though he was frequently the only boy. When he moved across the country to San Jose for his first job he was delighted to find a very active dance community and quickly started dancing multiple times a week. He dances with multiple groups socially as well as with the performance group The Red Thistle Dancers.
Geoffrey had his first dance published by the Royal Scottish Dance Society in 2016 and continues to write the occasional dance. In 2017 he started teaching and got his full Scottish Dance teaching certificate in 2022. He has taught workshops at Asilomar, Pinewood, and Portland Oregon.
Whether attending as a dancer or a teacher, Geoffrey is always eagerly looking forward to his next Scottish Dance weekend.
The Humuhumunukunukuapua’a and Strathspey Society Band
Bruce Herbold (percussion & clarinet), Patti Cobb (piano) & David Newitt (concertina), started jamming at a Scottish Dance week on the island of Kauai. They soon added the like-minded Heather MacKay (fiddle) to the mix. They adopted the state fish of Hawaii, Humuhumunukunukuāpua’a as their mascot, and became The Humuhumunukunukuapua’a and Strathspey Society Band – “the world’s finest Hawaiian-themed Scottish Country Dance band.” Enhancing their musical talents, all four are avid dancers, and Bruce, David & Patti are certificated RSCDS teachers. They have played for the Hawaii Branch’s Aloha Winter Weekend workshops since 2007.
Joining the Humus this year is multi-instrumentalist (violin, vielle, and viola) and vocalist Shira Kammen. She has spent most of her life exploring the worlds of early and traditional music, and has performed with many ensembles. She is a favorite at dance camps and events around the country.
Shira performs and teaches throughout the United States and internationally. She has recorded many albums in a variety of styles of music and has played on several television and movie soundtracks. We welcome Shira back for her third time playing for us with the Humu Band at our Aloha Winter Weekend.
For questions contact Bruce McEwan, 808-538-7707, or Melissa Lindsay, 808-256-3347.