Dance Scottish
in Dundee

Welcome to the website of Dundee Branch of the RSCDS (Royal Scottish Country Dance Society). Scottish country dancing is a very social activity - a good way of meeting people and making friends. If you are new to Scottish country dancing, please click on the New Dancers tab above. Scottish Country dancing is recognised as an excellent form of exercise as shown by research carried out by the University of Strathclyde. We run a range of classes for adults, and also have a varied programme of dances throughout the year to suit all ages and abilities.

What is Scottish Country Dancing? It is traditional social dancing, usually in sets of 4 couples, to the exhilarating music of the accordion, fiddle or keyboard. The reels and jigs can be energetic, the slower strathspeys elegant, but most of all it’s lots of fun – a lively dance form enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities worldwide.

We welcome any dancer or interested person to become a member of the RSCDS, whether they attend Branch classes or not. The RSCDS promotes Scottish dance and music and maintains a vast archive related to dancing. Further information on all the activities and advantages of joining the RSCDS can be found here.

Branch News

Civic Reception

Branch members are invited to celebrate the Branch Centenary at a Civic Reception hosted by the Lord Provost of Dundee in the City Chambers on Friday 22nd August at 6pm.

New Book Classes

RSCDS Book 54 will be available shortly. The Branch is holding two classes to teach the dances on Thursdays 21st and 28th August in St Andrew's Hall, Kingsgait Kirk.

RSCDS Dundee Branch Centenary 2025

Dundee Branch was the third Branch of the RSCDS to be established on February 9th 1925. Celebrations started with the First Foot Ball in January. February 9th was marked by an Afternoon tea in the Malmaison Hotel, the Mathers Hotel of 100 years ago, where the inaugural meeting took place. The Centenary dance was held in March following the half-Day School taught by William Williamson.

Autumn Dance

We look forward to welcoming Sandy Nixon and his Band to play at our Autumn Dance in Morgan Academy on Saturday October 11th.