What is schottisch?

Schottisch is a type of traditional Scottish dance and music. The music is usually played on bagpipes, fiddle, and accordion, and has a 2/4 time signature. The dance involves couples dancing in a circular or line formation while performing various steps, including hops, skips, and slides. The schottisch originated in the early 19th century in Scotland and was popular throughout Europe and the United States during the 1800s. It is also sometimes referred to as the "Russian dance" due to its popularity in Russia. Today, it is still performed at Scottish festivals and ceilidhs and is sometimes incorporated into modern Scottish country dancing.