They are so happy they are doing jigs.
And, if they get really carried away, they might even break into a strathsprey.
They are the participants in New Zealand's 54th annual Scottish country dancing summer school, which is being held this year, probably somewhat appropriately, in the Edinburgh of the South, Dunedin.
The three dances - reels, jigs and strathspreys - are the main types of dance in Scottish country dance, which is a social form of dancing performed in sets, usually with four couples, unlike Highland dancing which is usually solo dancing.
About 250 dancers, aged from 6 to 60-plus, from around New Zealand and as far away as Australia and the United Kingdom have descended on Dunedin to take part in the summer school, held between December 28 and January 6.
The school is based at Knox Church, but is also using other school and church halls around the city.
Masterton woman Elaine Laidlaw, who will organise next year's summer school in Wairarapa, said many people liked Scottish country dance because it was very social and they did not need a partner to participate.
While in the city, participants will take part in classes for dancers and musicians, formal balls and other social and musical functions.
There will also be a public demonstration in the Dunedin Botanic Garden at 2pm tomorrow.
