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2022-2023 New Zealand Summer School, Aukland NZ   

You must register by 31 August 2023 to reserve your space. Scroll down for info.


2022: Sept 16 - 19 - Buenos Aires 2022   

Jim Stott, along with Buenos Aires Scottish Country Dancers, is organizing (covid permitting)
a weekend of Scottish country dancing in beautiful Buenos Aires, home of the Tango and the legendary Evita.

To pre-register, email:   jimstottdancecollection@gmail.com

Follow on Facebook:    Jim Stott Dance Collection 2020

▶︎ Info:   https://jstottdance.wixsite.com/jimstottdance/ 






2022: Sept 23 - 25 - Scottish Weekend 2022   

We are delighted to announce that Scottish Weekend 2022 IS on at beautiful Camp Louise in Cascade, Maryland. We welcome as our teachers this year Robert McOwen (Boston, MA), Kate Neally (Ardmore, PA), and Yvonne Yang (Annandale, VA), plus additional staff teachers. Scottish Weekend is known for its splendid musicians, and this year will be no exception! Details to come in the weeks ahead.

Complete info and Registration: http://scottishweekend.org



2022: Sept 25 - Oct 02 - 45th Australian Winter School  

RSCDS Western Australia Branch invites dancers to join us at Muresk Institute in the Avon Valley, 96km east of Perth. Muresk Institute derives its name from the Dempsters of Muresk in Scotland who settled in this area in the 19th century.

The Institute offers excellent single rooms in recently refurbished accommodation. Dempster House, where all meals are served, is a State Heritage-listed homestead built in 1891. Classes will be held at the Institute or in Northam.

Please join us for a great week of dancing with terrific teachers and musicians.

The town of Northam, seven kilometres away, contains many fine examples of 19th century architecture and is the home of hot air ballooning in Western Australia. In spring, this area on the edge of the West Australian wheat belt is renowned for its wildflowers and birdlife.

Info:  https://winterschool2020.com


2022: Sept 30 - Oct 03 - International Branch’s Italy 2022  

International Branch invites you to come and discover the charm of Le Marche and Emilia-Romagna.

Teachers (L-R) are Antoine Rousseau (France), Zsófi József (Scotland & Hungary), and Samuele Graziani ( Italy).

Live music by Elke Baker, Andy Imbrie, and Phill Jones.

Optional tourism programme. 

Info/registration:  International Branch website


2022:  Oct 7-9  Youth Weekend Away, Bologna, Italy  

Isn’t dancing better with friends, gelato, pizza, and wine? Join us for a smashing weekend of Scottish Country Dance in the lovely, historic city of Bologna! It’s home to the world’s oldest university, a rich food culture, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the dancers of the RSCDS Northern Italy Branch.

Samuele Graziani, from Bologna, is an engineer in the railway sector. He Loves running, skiing, and cycling, but dance is his true passion: he has taught Scottish and historical dances for more than twenty years, specializing in the 19th century. He took his RSCDS Teacher Certificate in 2012; in 2018 he had the pleasure of teaching at St Andrews Summer School. Samuele and his wife live in Bologna, with their son, and daughter... all dancers.

Faye Mather is from Edinburgh. Faye started dancing when she was 6 and never looked back! She moved to Edinburgh for her studies (and of course the dancing!) where she then gained her Teaching Certificate and started sharing her love and enthusiasm for SCD. She is excited to be teaching for the Youth Branch and can't wait to see everyone on the dance floor soon.

Information & Registration: https://rscds-youth.org/weekend-away/


2022:  Nov 4-6  The Autumn Gathering (and AGM), Glasgow, Scotland  

The Autumn Gathering allows dancers to gather over a weekend in Scotland. Dancers from the UK, North America and continental Europe take part in classes, discussion fora, and workshops. Whether attending as delegate or spectator, everyone can enjoy the social events which surround the business of the AGM.

Dance with us on the Friday ahead of Saturday evening’s Grand Ball!

The 2022 Autumn Gathering will be in the historic, beautiful, newly-renovated Kelvin Hall,
accredited by VisitScotland as a five-star visitor attraction.

Info & Registration:  https://www.rscds.org/events/autumn-gathering-2022  




2022:  Nov 4 - 6 Asilomar Workshop Weekend  

Join us at Asilomar, located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, just 120 miles south of San Francisco. This spectacular state park, with its historic buildings designed by Julia Morgan, 107 acres of woodlands, sand dunes, and ocean beach is an ideal setting for a magical weekend of Scottish country dancing. Asilomar offers charming, modern guest rooms, set in a rustic, restful setting and promises you an unforgettable weekend dancing in beautiful Merrill Hall, classes with world-class teachers and outstanding musicians.

Hosted by RSCSD San Francisco. Teachers: Jeff Corrigan, Arthur McNair, Jennifer Reiner, Helen Russell, Katherine Shearman. Features music by Tartan Ties (Ian Muir, Judi Nicolson, Kathy & Fred Collins).

Info:  asilomar.rscds-sf.org




2022:  Saturday, Nov 5 - 100 years of Dancing in the Waterloo Region 

Save the date for this celebratory Ball, co-sponsored by two Waterloo Region dance groups…

Kitchener-Waterloo Branch of the RSCDS was established in 1960;
Blair Scottish Country Dancers group was established in 1980. Add those legacies together and we can celebrate 100 years of dancing in Waterloo Region.

Come join us, and dance on a sprung wood floor at the Alpine Club in Kitchener to the Music of Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs.

Downloads:  2022-Ball-Flyer-and-programme.pdf   and   100-Years-Ball-Registration.pdf


2022-2023:  28 Dec 2022 ~ 5 Jan 2023  -  New Zealand Summer School, Aukland NZ 

Pack your dancing shoes and join us for a nine-day gathering of classes, socials, workshops, excursions and evening events.   

Learn, practise, improve, and broaden your dance and music skills. We use a flexible system based on demand. Instead of choosing a class; choose an Interest Group. This way we can focus on what you want from your classes at Summer School. Based on demand for each interest group, we will split the group into the appropriate number of classes.

We especially welcome first-timers, and less experienced dancers. There are classes for all abilities. 

More info:  Facebook page and on our website here. 
Register by 31st August to secure your place.


2023:  February 19-24 - Winter School 2023, Pitlochry, Scotland

Taking place over five days in the Scottish town of Pitlochry, Winter School attracts around 150 dancers from the UK, continental Europe, North America, and Australasia. Attendees enjoy a 4-star stay in the Atholl Palace Hotel, with a range of classes, social dances, tours and, of course, the famous ball at Blair Castle.

Info & updates:  https://www.rscds.org/events/winter-school-2023



2023:  March 24 - RSCDS Centenary Ball, Edinburgh

Tickets for the Centenary Ball, to be held at Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Saturday 25th March, will go on sale on 7th September. More details will follow in August's Dance Scottish Together, and in the meantime, keep an eye on our Centenary blog, for more information on upcoming plans.





 

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