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May 15-17 ~ Pawling Weekend, New York

Pawling is a bucket-list event for Scottish country dancers. Hosted by RSDCS New York at The Ashokan Center, in the Catskill Mountains. Be inspired by great teachers, wonderful music, and explore forests, and waterfalls.
A range of accommodations are available, from dormitories with multiple beds to semi-private rooms.
Teachers: • Rebecca Blackhall-Peters, British Columbia • Arthur McNair, Pittsburgh
Musicians: • Dave Wiesler, piano (and guitar, and. . .) • Paul Woodiel, fiddle • Christopher Layer (various instruments ~ pipes, flutes, whistles)
Address: The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge, NY 12461
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May 29 – 31 ~ Youth Branch & TAC Weekend Away (New York City)

Teachers: Robert McOwen (TAC), Deborah Leary (YB)
Musicians: Torrent (Nadia Gaya, Sarah Parker, Ross Parker)
More information, schedule & registration
36 and over: www.tac-rscds.org
35 and under: www.rscds-youth.org
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May 30-31 ~ SCD Workshop Weekend Méaudre, France

Screenshot Méaudre is a town in the beautiful Rhône-Alpes region of France, best
known for skiing. Amazingly, Méaudre is also a hot-bed of Scottish
country dancing. The branch has an interesting history. You are
invited to a workshop weekend with two teachers from RSCDS
International Branch: Sophie Rickebuschof of The Netherlands and Niols Jeannerod of Paris BranchMusic by musicians from Portugal
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June 12 – 14 ~ CAMMAC Scottish Country Dance Retreat, QC

Join us for CAMMAC 2026, a weekend getaway to immerse yourself in Scottish country dancing and the great outdoors. Get ready to dance, unwind, and gather with friends new and old at the CAMMAC Music Centre situated on the picturesque shores of Lake MacDonald, halfway between Ottawa and Montreal. This is an all-inclusive weekend with all accommodations, meals, and classes on-site.
Where: CAMMAC Music Centre, Harrington, QC
Teachers: Faye McNeil (Edinburgh, UK), Arthur McNair (Pittsburgh, PA), Jen Schoonover
(Boston, MA)Musicians: Elizabeth Anderson Howe (Boston, MA), Katie McNally (Portland, ME), Dave Wiesler
(Newark, DE)For more information visit https://www.rscdsottawa.ca/cammacscd
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Saturday, 20 June ~ Scottish Solstice Ball – 70 years in Harmony, Geneva

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the club we will hold a mid-summer
ball. This will be a convivial evening of fun, dance, and sharing of wine and
food. We are honoured to have with us two much reputed musicians: violinist Keith Smith (Scotland) and pianist Anne-Laure Latour (Paris).At the Centre Paroissiale des Eaux-Vives on the evening of Saturday, 20
June 2026.
To participate, please contact: president@genevascdc.com
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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
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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.
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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
1. Angela Young – Aberdeen, Scotland
2. Arthur McNair – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3. Fiona Miller – Lethbridge, Alberta
4. David Queen – Southport, England1. 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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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
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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)
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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.
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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/






