Scottish Country Dancing for Beginners

Classes for learning basic steps, formations, and dances

Sponsored by the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia Branches

What:

Scottish Country Dancing is a modern form of social dancing based on Scottish dance traditions with roots going back for centuries. Dancers in sets of 3 or more couples work together to dance a series of formations to driving reels, jaunty jigs, snappy strathspeys or lilting slow airs.

Scottish Country Dancing (SCD) for Beginners Classes cover fundamentals of technique like footwork, handing, and phrasing in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. Each session also includes some easy, fun dances using basic steps and some figures.

Why:

For fun! Make new friends, listen to great music, and get some exercise!

Who:

You! Classes are open to all. No partner needed! No experience necessary!

Soft-soled shoes and clothing allowing freedom of movement are recommended.

When:

Class meets on selected Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons, or Sunday afternoons. Classes are also available on Zoom.

Class Schedule

Spring 2023:
	Sunday, April 9 (Greenbelt, MD, 3-5 p.m.)
	Sunday, April 30 (Greenbelt, MD, 4:30-6:30 p.m.)
	Sunday, May 7 (Falls Church, VA, 1:30-3 p.m.)
	Saturday, May 13 (Greenbelt, MD, 3-5 p.m.)
	Saturday, May 20 (Alexandria, VA, 2:30-4 p.m.)

Where:

SCD for beginners is HYBRID, meeting in person in Alexandria, VA, Falls Church, VA or Greenbelt, MD and also on-line (by request) on the scheduled dates. Please e-mail Yvonne at yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org for information on how to join the class.

Cost:

$10 per class.

On-line classes are free, but you may make a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donation with PayPal if you wish!