Dancers Celtic dancing ranges from the country dances that grew out of the popular barn dances and court dances in Ireland, Wales and Scotland to the more athletic competitive dancing of Irish step dancing and Highland dance.  Celtic Celebration will have dance groups demonstrating aspects of the dances on both Saturday and Sunday. Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers The Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers are dedicated to keeping alive the spirit and form of Scottish dances, old and new. Their repertoire spans four centuries of dance tradition. Period costumes and musical stylings bring the past to the present.  They offer a wide variety of Scottish dancing. You will enjoy lively country dance reels, as well as elegant strathspeys. They perform works from the 18th Century, as well as dances created by contemporary devisers and are accompanied by a small band of musicians. Silver State Scottish Country Dancers The Silver State Scottish Country Dancers are affiliated with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Edinburgh.  That’s official but less exciting and important than the fact that they really enjoy dancing.  The group was started in Reno by Martha Norrie, a fine Scottish lady, and has grown in number of dancers and classes. They now have classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays and are always looking for new members.  Ask a group member for details. Selkie in the Bay Returning this year, Selkie in the Bay demonstrates Highland dancing, the more athletic form of dance highlighted with the Highland Fling, jigs and reels.  Check the dance schedule for performance times for all dancers.