Beginners Classes

Classes for new or returning dancers are available on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Monday: New session starts 13th January 2025; 19.30-21.00; Live music
St Mary Magdalene's Church Hall, Dudhope Crescent Road DD1 5RR (off North Marketgait)

Join us at these fun, sociable classes. We have an excellent teacher and live music. Don't worry if you've never tried Scottish Country Dancing before, the classes are designed for Beginners. Just wear casual clothes and soft shoes or sneakers. This is energetic exercise so remember to bring water.

Classes are £6 each. There is parking in front of the church, Constitution Road, and in other streets nearby. Go through the gate and follow the path to the right of the church. The hall is up one flight of stairs.

E-mail rscdsdundee@gmail.com for further information.

Ceilidh to Country Dancing class
Wednesdays from 22nd January 2025

A 'Ceilidh to Country Dancing' class is being run in Harris Academy gym in association with HERA (Harris Education and Recreation Association). These classes must be booked in advance through the HERA website. There will be more information on the website https://heradundee.org.

Do you want to get fitter and learn more about Scottish dance music? Are you up for a challenge? Come and try Scottish Country Dancing - it is open to all, male or female, and partners are not required. You don't need to wear anything fancy, casual clothes and soft shoes are fine. Remember to bring a bottle of water.

Please note that Scottish country dancing is more complex and less frenetic than ceilidh dancing, but once mastered, is a rewarding, sociable, and interesting form of exercise for brain and body.

What is Scottish country dancing?
Scottish country dancing (SCD) is a social form of dance, usually with 3-5 couples dancing in a 'set'. There are SCD groups across the country and indeed in many corners of the world. Dances consist of a series of patterns or 'formations', some of which may seem complex at first, but are soon accomplished after a few repetitions. For a more detailed explanation of SCD, please click here.

The classes start with easy ceilidh-type dances, and various formations are gradually introduced. Although it may seem confusing at first, most dancers find their expertise gradually increases after a few weeks, and new movements are more easily assimilated. The classes have experienced volunteers who are more than happy to help new dancers through the dances. The dance sets are comprised of couples, but no partner is required as there is a lot of mixing of couples and sets during the evening.