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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 breakfastLinks: Event information; Pre-Registration
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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.
• Week 3: 2 Aug – 9 Aug. • Week 4: 9 Aug – 16 Aug -
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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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
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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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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 lunchLevel: 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 membersLinks: Event information; Pre-Registration
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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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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 breakfastLevel: 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
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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/
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2027, April 2-4 ~ SCD Weekend in Rome, Italy
Screenshot 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
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