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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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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 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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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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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
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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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