Angela returned to live in Scotland in 2002 having spent 12 years in London. She was the Executive Director of Rambert Dance Company, entrusted with relaunching the company in 1994 along with the Artistic Director Christopher Bruce. Angela been Director since 2003. Contact at angela@stdt.org

Emma Brandriff joined STDT in March 2008 after a varied career. Most recently she attended college to brush up her administrative and finance skills. Emma has worked with Autistic children and adults and is also a very talented florist. Contact at emma@stdt.org

Carolyn Konrad works part-time in the office, and also attends regular STDT events such as National Museum of Scotland performances. Carolyn is also an actress, having appeared in many stage and screen productions.Carolyn also heads up her own band KONRAD and her singing has been likened to Hazel O'Connor She occasionally disappears for filming.

Lisa Kennedy has worked with STDT for the last 3 years, tutoring workshops and after-school classes, more recently involved in our successful project with school children in South Lanarkshire and South Ayrshire . She also has regular classes in Clackmannanshire. She has a background in a variety of dance styles from traditional Scottish to ballet and salsa. Dance is Lisa's passion but it is a passion she enjoys sharing with others by passing on her knowledge and enthusiasm. Lisa has an appetite for learning new things, trying something different and continually challenging herself. Lisa is a dancer for the Scottish Rockettes ProDance Squad.

Joyce Anderson is now working part-time for STDT in Fife carrying on the excellent work she has been carrying out over the past 5 years. She has been dancing since the age of 4, professionally since she was 16 and has performed in numerous shows throughout Scotland and beyond. Joyce always likes to share her knowledge and passion for all styles of dance, with a view to encouraging the use of creativity to enhance and improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of all.

Claire Reid is the Dance Artist based in Aberdeen City. Growing up in Aberdeen, I began dancing aged 3 in a local dance school focusing on Traditional, Highland and National Dance before discovering other dance styles. At 16 I decided to persue a career in dance and began my studies at The Scottish School of Contemporeary Dance in Dundee. I went on to train at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds where I gained my BPA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance.

On graduation in 2005 I became a Dance Artist at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness before teaching and performing as a freelance dance artist in contemporary styles, ballet, Jazz, creative movement, early years, over 50's, special needs and traditional dance collaborations across the North East of Scotland.

STDT wants to ensure that our programme of events continues and flourishes. We are actively seeking partners from the public and private sector and would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities with companies which would like to be associated with the Scottish Traditions of Dance. Further information can be obtained by contacting us by e-mail, telephone or fax. Details on the Contacts page.

STDT produces a Magazine for our friends twice a year. Advertising space is limited but available and our rates are very competitive to similar publications with reduced rates for arts organisations within Scotland. Advertising rates and other opportunities can be obtained by contacting our Director, Angela Dreyer-Larsen. See Contacts page for details.

STDT are always seeking new Friends. Please contact us for details.

First Phase of National Research Programme: We completed a massive Scottish Arts Council Lottery funded pioneering rsearch and participation project which took place over 3 years in the Scottish Borders and Angus regions entitled "dance! Dance!! DANCE!!!". This resulted in the collation of a huge amount of archive material and oral history; produced Education Packs for use in schools and initiated classes, events and research groups throughout the life of the project and beyond.

Core: We have an ongoing programme of events, classes, performances and demonstrations which take place throughout the year. We have partnerships and collaborations with both traditional and contemporary arts organisations and actively seek to develop relationships with as many interested individuals and organisations as possible, including performers and artists. The organisation continues to act as a platform for the exchange of information, news, events and opinions. STDT acts as an umbrella organisation for all the various types of Scottish traditional dance and seeks to promote the diversity of styles whenever possible.

Traditional Dance Festival: Our 4th Traditional Dance Festival took place in the City of Stirling in March 2007. The number of dancers participating continues to be encouraging and we are particularly proud of the STDT Freestyle Choreography Competition which aims to encourage budding choreographers to produce a new piece of work based on the traditions.

Increased awareness: The Trust has succeeded in increasing the profile of traditional dance and its status as part of the history and culture of the Scottish people. The benefits of the teaching and practice of dance, particularly among the youth, has been emphasised by the Trust and more importantly are now being recognised by the Scottish Executive and Local Govt. Physical education is now a priority in our schools, and it is the aim of our organisation to ensure that traditional dance has a prominent role in this increased activity. We believe that dance improves fitness, posture, mind-agility and social skills at any age.

Appointment of Traditional Dance Artists: STDT would like to see a Traditional Dance Artist based in every Local Authority throughout Scotland with the aim of encouraging existing activity and introducing new initiatives to encourage the participation and enjoyment of traditional dance throughout their area, from nursery schools to care homes. To date, we have now appointed Traditional Dance Artists in Clackmannanshire, Fife and Aberdeen City.

Establishment of an Archive: The Trust has accumulated a wealth of material from its various dance development projects and has begun the initial steps to establish a formal archive and resource centre for Scottish traditional dance. The archive includes oral history, artefacts, books, manuscripts, memorabilia, music scores, photographs and video clips. STDT was successful in obtaining funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to secure a full-time Archivist for one year. We are now ready to produce the final exhibition.

Dance development projects: We have completed various successful dance development projects in the Borders, Angus, Perth & Kinross , Glasgow city, Renfrewshire and South Ayrshire. We will be embarking on a new project in South Lanarkshire schools from August 2007.

• continue to seek new ways of demonstrating all dance traditions
• continue to strive for the appointment of Traditional Dance Artists in every Local Authority.
• develop its programme of educational outreach.
• continue to develop existing and new collaborations with other organisations involved in dance, history or the arts.
• continue to raise the profile of Scottish traditional dance both nationally and internationally whenever possible.

STDT has a Board of Directors which represent a cross-section of the Scottish traditions and business skills; all volunteers with a strong interest in Scottish traditional dance. The following professional staff are also employed to manage and run the activities of the organisation: