Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers members.

Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.

Cosponsored by Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers, the National Folk Organization, and the city of Las Vegas.  
Scottish country dancing is the beautiful "ballroom" dance of Scotland and may be lively and joyful or gentle and graceful. From the first chord to the final bow or curtsey, participants will be inspired by the driving reels, jaunty jigs, snappy strathspeys or lilting slow airs. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes (such as gillies, ballet slippers or jazz shoes). Ladies will find that skirts help them to enjoy the natural flow of the dance. Kilts are not required, but are heartily encouraged. Ask about a ticket book for 12 dance nights.