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  • Saturday, August 29 ~ Summer Ceilidh, Kitchener

    Kitchener-Waterloo Branch and Blair Scottish Country Dancers invite you to join us for a night of lively music, dancing & good company. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have never tried it before, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

    Music: Laird Brown

    Time: 7:30 – 10:30 pm
    Location: Victoria Park Pavilion, 30 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener

    Tickets: $25
    Contact: information@rscds.kitchener.on.ca

    Download a flyer with more information here

  • Wednesday, September 2 ~ Dancing On The Square At Harborfront

    When: Wednesday, September 2, 7 p.m.

    Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto

    Live music by Scotch & Soda

    Free with registration: https://harbourfrontcentre.com/series/dancing-on-the-square/

    Our teachers David Booz, Erica de Gannes and Moira Korus will lead participants through a 45-minute beginners’ class, then the evening continues with fun and easy dances that can be enjoyed by all.

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  • Saturday, November 7 ~ Kitchener-Waterloo Workshop and Tea Dance

    Save the date! After more than 20 years, the Kitchener-Waterloo RSCDS Workshop has returned. We have combined a morning workshop with our annual afternoon KW Fall Tea Dance.

    Workshop level: beginner to advanced
    Teacher: Moira Korus

    Music: Laird Brown

    Date: Saturday, November 7
    Time: Workshop 9:30 – 12:00; Dance 1:30 – 4:30

    Contact: information@rscds.kitchener.on.ca
    Workshop details, registration form and Tea Dance program to follow. Click to download a “Save the date” flyer.

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  • September 25 – 27  ~ SCD Weekend, RSCDS Central Germany

    Venue: Bildungsstätte, in Wetzlar

    Teachers: Paul Plummer (advanced), Anselm Lingnau (intermediate), Andrew Timmins (teaching skills), TBA (kids)

    Music: The Paris Band (Niols Jeannerod, Aymeric Fromherz, Pascaline Latour, Christophe Schuwey, Caroline Mège-McCormick, Anne Lanvin, Victor Lanvin)

    Info:  Information and schedule

    Start: Friday, with supper at 19:00
    Ende: Sunday, after lunch (about 14:00)

    Links: Event information; Pre-Registration

  • June 24 – 28  ~ Summer Course, Kuckucksnest, Schlüchtern

    We look forward to a colorful and lively mix in our Summer Course, in the historic seminar house Kuckucksnest, we have information on accommodation, food and other useful tips summarized in this document: Kuckucksnest.

    Our workshops are taught in English, and give you the opportunity to improve and/or learn something new. The courses are divided into different levels (Intermediate and advanced). Before signing up, please have a look at this page: course level list.

    Level: Intermediate / Advanced

    Teacher: Ramona Rank (Germany and Hungary)

    Musician: Wolfgang Müller, Accordion

    Language: English

    Total fee incl. lessons, meals, accommodation: 391,00 € for non-members, 376,00 € for members
    Start: Wednesday, 24.06.2026 with supper at 19:00 h
    End: Sunday, 28.06.2026 after breakfast

    Links: Event information; Pre-Registration

  • 2027, April 2-4 ~ SCD Weekend in Rome, Italy

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    ROIS (a Scottish/Irish dance school in Rome), and RSCDS Northern Italy Branch are delighted to announce we are collaborating to host the first-ever Scottish Country Dance Weekend in Rome! The event will be in English. The weekend celebrates 10 years of ROIS!

    Teachers: Andrew Nolan (UK) & Kristian Vestli (Norway)

    Music: Judith & Ian Muir (Scotland)

    Highland Dance enthusiasts can take a class with Debbie Verschueren.

    Save the date! More details to follow soon.

    For info and bookings: info@rois.it

  • September 18-20 ~ SCD Weekend Hamburg 2026, Germany

    The Scottish Country Dancers of Hamburg are looking forward to a weekend full of dancing with many guests from near and far, inspiring teachers, and great musicians. The highlight will be a ball including a buffet dinner.

    Registration: open

    Date: Friday to Sunday, September 18 – 20, 2026

    Venue: Bürgerhaus Bornheide, Bornheide 76, 22549 Hamburg

    Teachers: Eric Finley and Pat Houghton

    Course level: intermediate/ advanced

    Musicians: Judith and Ian Muir

    More information…

  • February 12-14, 2027 ~ Aloha Winter Weekend Workshop, Hawaii

    Next winter might be even longer and more difficult than the winter just passed. RSCDS Hawaii has a great suggestion for a midwinter break . . . think of enjoying a delightful workshop with us in a delight, warm place.

    We’ll have a great teacher, and the great music of the delightfully named  Humuhumunukunukuapua’a & Strathspey Society Band.

    • Friday night we have a meet-and-greet event and a social dance.
    • Classes take place Saturday morning and afternoon.
    • Saturday night dinner is followed by a Ball.
    • Sunday morning there is a class and . . .
    • Sunday evening we have a Ceilidh.
    • The band plays for evening events and classes.

    Details closer to the date. Meanwhile, spread the word.

    Questions . . .  Bruce McEwan or Melissa Lindsay

    Website:  https://rscdshawaii.org/workshop/

  • November 13-15 ~ SCD Bologna Weekend 2026, Italy

    This event is still in the planning stage but save the date. You will enjoy two great teachers, wonderful live music, and a great venue in Northern Italy.

    •  Teachers: Fiona Mackie of Scotland and Samuele Graziani of Bologna

    •  Live music:  Luke & Adam Brady of Scotland

    More details as they develop, or check RSCDS Northern Italy website in late summer-fall.

  • October 9-11 ~ Scottish Country Dance Weekend, Paris, France

    RSCDS Paris Branch invites advanced dancers to their October Weekend – October 9th-11th, 2026!

    Join us for an entire weekend, including. . .

    •   Welcome dance Friday evening

    •   SCD workshop Saturday afternoon

    •   Evening dance Saturday evening, and

    •   SCD workshop Sunday morning.

    We are delighted to have fantastic staff playing and teaching for us:

    Teacher Samuele Graziani (Italy)

    Musicians Silke Grosholz, piano; Matthias Rank, fiddle (both from Germany)

    Info & Registration (open now)

  • July 10-18 ~ Pinewoods Scottish Sessions 2026

    Scottish Session I: July 10-13, 2026; Scottish Session II: July 13-18, 2026

    RSCDS Boston Branch invites you to the woods of Plymouth for Scottish Country Dancing beneath the tall pines. You’ll enjoy dance and music classes during the day, and social dancing every night. We also have parties, charity auctions, and ceilidhs — plus chances to jam or sing together, swim or boat in the beautiful ponds, or relax in the beauty of the woods. For info about the facilities, please visit the Pinewoods Camp website.

    Registration is now open. Click here to register.

    This year’s theme is “Pinewoods Ghost Story”, so be prepared for some slightly spooky goings-on! Maybe a Halloween costume dance, a trick-or-treat party, or a Pinewoods ghost tour? Stay tuned for details

  • 2027: Wednesday, May 19 ~ Glenview End-of-the-Season Night and Party

    Date & Time: Wednesday May 19; 7:30 p.m.

    Location: Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue, Toronto

    More information to follow…

  • Wednesday, December 16 ~ Glenview Christmas Dance

    Dancing to live music. Refreshments served after the dance.

    Date: Wednesday December 16, 2026

    Location: Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue, Toronto

    More information to follow…

  • Thursday, December 31 ~ Glenview Hogmanay Dance and Ceilidh

    Ring in the new year with dancing to the music of Scotch & Soda!
    Refreshments and Ceilidh to be held after the dance.

    Date & Time: Thursday December 31, 2026; 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

    Location: Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue, Toronto

    More information to follow…

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  • November 18 – 22 ~ November Course, Kuckucksnest, Schlüchtern

    Hosted by RSCDS Scottish Dancing Central Germany Branch
    Start: Wednesday, with supper at 19:00 h; End: Sunday, after breakfast

    Level: Very Advanced

    Teacher: Dave Hall (UK)

    Musician: Stefan Schatz, Piano

    Language: English

    Fee: 391,00 € for non-members, 376,00 € for members (incl. lessons, meals, accommodation)

    Links: Event information; Pre-Registration

  • October 30 – November 1 ~ Asilomar Weekend, RSCDS San Francisco

    Join us at Asilomar, on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, just 120 miles south of San Francisco. This is a spectacular state park, with historic buildings designed by Julia Morgan, 107 acres of woodlands, sand dunes, and ocean beach. It’s 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. You’ll have classes with world-class teachers and outstanding musicians.

    Teachers:  Katherine Giacoletti, Kathy Jorgensen, Moira Korus, Andrew Nolan and Alan Twhigg 

    Musicians:   Elizabeth Anderson Howe, Ben Anderson,  Dave Wiesler, Audrey Leigh Jaber and Christopher Jacoby

    Info at: https://rscds-sf.org/asilomar

  • July 19 – Aug 16 ~ Summer School in St Andrews, Scotland

    Four weeks of dancing in St Andrews, Scotland!

    Summer School, is an action-packed four weeks of dancing in the beautiful, historic town of St Andrews. Come and join dancers from around the world and be led by some of the best Scottish Country Dance teachers and musicians. Daily classes, agreeable living in dorms at St Andrews University, optional outings, evening events and gatherings, ceilidh nights when you can share your talents or be surprised by the talent of others. Not an RSCDS member? No problem, Summer School is open to everyone!

    • Week 1:  19 Jul – 26 Jul   • Week 2:  26 Jul- 2 Aug. 
    • Week 3:  2 Aug – 9 Aug. • Week 4:  9 Aug – 16 Aug

    Info & Booking

  • Summer 2026 ~ ‘Dancing on the Dock’ – Hamilton ON

    Join us for dancing at the lakefront!
    Free, and no dance experience necessary. Bring a friend — everyone is welcome!

    When:

    Wednesday evenings: July 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26
    6:30-dusk (weather permitting)

    Where:

    Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton –- at the bandshell behind William’s Coffee Pub.

    Contact:

    rscdshamiltonbranch@gmail.com

  • October 15 – 18  ~ Autumn Course, Kuckucksnest, Schlüchtern

    Hosted by RSCDS Scottish Dancing Central Germany Branch
    Start: Thursday, with supper at 19:00 h End: Sunday, after lunch 

    Level: Higher Intermediate

    Teacher: Mechthild Timmins (Germany & Hungary)

    Musician: Silke Grosholz, Piano

    Language: English/

    Fee: Total fee incl. lessons, meals, accommodation:
    314,00 € for non-members, 299,00 € for members

    Links: Event information; Pre-Registration

  • Jul 26 – Aug 2 ~ T.A.C. Summer School in Medicine Hat, Alberta

    Join dancers from far and wide for a week of dancing fun at Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat, AB

    Teachers: 

    1.  Angela Young – Aberdeen, Scotland   
    2.  Arthur McNair – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    3.  Fiona Miller – Lethbridge, Alberta
    4. David Queen – Southport, England

    Musicians: 

    1. Gillian Stevenson (Summer School Music Director) – Tain, Scotland

    2. Graham Berry – Aberdeen, Scotland

    3. David Oswald, Blairgowrie, Scotland

    4. James MacQueen – University Heights, Ohio

    Registration is now open: Registration form  

    Check the Teachers’ Association (Canada) website for details.

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