Past Events, March 2012-present
This page is intended as an aid to teachers and instructors who plan classes and parties. Most of the links to programs and cheat sheets work;
for those that don't, the following Google page may have them.
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2012
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March 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
No.Va. Snowdrop Ball
10:00 a.m. Music Workshop with Keith and Muriel
(intended for teachers but all are welcome to attend),
NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
(please follow T-39 WEEKEND entry directions!)
3:00 p.m. Ball Review, 7:45 p.m. Grand March, & 8:00 p.m. Ball,
St. Stephen's & Agnes Lower School, 400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, VA
Music: Keith Smith, fiddle and Muriel Johnstone, piano
Admission: FREE!
Contact: 703-548-8031 or snowdrop@rscds-greaterdc.org
Saturday, March 10, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Dance Party
2:00 PM, Church of the Epiphany, Richmond VA
Music by John Turner - Fiddle and Susie Petrov - Piano
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Spring Ball
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA at 8 pm
Musician: George Meikle
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Baltimore Spring Tea Dance
2:30 p.m., St. Marks on the Hill, 1620 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD
Musicians: Terpsichore -- Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano), with Marty Taylor (winds and concertina)
Admission: $20.00 (Students $15)
Contacts: Don Vasbinder, 410-795-8144 or donald.vasbinder@verizon.net;
Fred Eustis, 410-922-6369 or fred.eustis@comcast.net
Friday-Sunday, March 30-April 1, 2012
Capital Weekend 2012
Cherry Hill Park Convention Center, College Park, MD
Musicians: Waverley Station - David Knight (fiddle) Liz Donaldson (piano) and Ralph Gordon (bass and cello)
Teacher: Catherine Shaw, London, Ontario
April 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club Dance
2:00 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD
Musicians: Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Admission: $10 (free to Glen Echo residents)
Contact: Becky Ross (BeckyRoss@PeatAndBarley.com or 301-208-8285)
or Basil Manns (basil_m@hotmail.com or 301-929-8540)
May 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Terrapin Spring Ball
8:00 p.m., University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Musicians: Becky Ross (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano) with Dan Emery (pipes)
Admission: Free! (donations to Royal Scottish Country Dance at Maryland gratefully accepted)
Contact: dance.scottish@gmail.com
No.Va. Basic Tea Dance
2:00 p.m., St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower School, Alexandria, VA
Musicians: Becky Ross, fiddle and Melissa Running, piano
Admission: $15 ($10 students)
Contact: Shanda Robertson, robertsonsh@yahoo.com.com or 703-425-5219
June 2012
Saturday, June 2-3, 2012
Silver Thistle Ball Weekend
Sherry Reception at 6:30 followed by A Grand March at 7:15
Hanover Arts Center Ballroom, Ashland VA
Music by Elke Baker/fiddle, James Stevenson-Mathews/keyboard, and Ralph Gordon/bass & cello
Contact: Stella Fogg at 804-282-5482 or stellafogg@comcast.net or Sandy Gallamore at 804-678-8927 or agallamore@aol.com
Reservation Form
June 23, 2012
ABCs of Scottish Country Dance (PDF)
Advance and Retire, Allemande, Back to Back, and Balance in Line, Casting, Chain Formations
10:00 a.m, NIH T-39, Bethessda, MD
Admission: $5
Contact: Shanda Robertson, robertsonsh@yahoo.com
July 2012
July 21, 2012
ABCs of Scottish Country Dance (PDF)
Corners, Cross Over, Crown Triangles, Double Triangles, En Rond
10:00 a.m, NIH T-39, Bethessda, MD
Admission: $5
Contact: Shanda Robertson, robertsonsh@yahoo.com
July 29 - August 5, 2012
TAC Summer School 2012
Portland, Oregon
August 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Carol Porter Celebration Dance
8:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA
Musicians: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $15 ($10 students)
Contact: Yvonne Y. Yang, yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org, 703-750-2965
Saturday, August 18, 2012
16th Frederick Workshop and Dance
2:30 p.m., Walkersville Town Hall, Walkersville, MD
Dinner will be at 5:00, followed as soon as possible by an informal party
Teacher: Margaret Grandine
Admission: $5 per person and a contribution to the pot-luck
Contact: Valerie Hill, vlhill@juno.com, 301-739-4553
Saturday, August 25, 2012
ABCs of Scottish Country Dance (PDF)
En Rond, Figure of 8, Hands Across, Hands Round, the Knot
10:00 a.m, NIH T-39, Bethessda, MD
Admission: $5
Contact: Shanda Robertson, robertsonsh@yahoo.com
September 2012
Saturday-Sunday, September 1-2, 2012
Virginia Scottish Games
5089 Tavern Road, Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
2:00 p.m. Dance at the SCD Tent (Saturday PDF; Sunday PDF)
Admission: 2-day adult $30, 1-day adult $20, children 5-12 $5, children under 5 free
Visit the Scottish Country Dance tent! Informal dances each afternoon included with Games admission. For free admission to the Games, call 703-548-8031 and volunteer to help at the SCD tent!
Friday-Sunday, September 14-16, 2012
Scottish Weekend
Welcome Dance and Ball Programs
Timber Ridge Camp, Highview, WV
Teachers: Eric Finley, Ayr, Scotland; Catherine Shaw, London, Ontario, Canada; Ellen Ternes, Waynesboro, PA
Music: Ralph Gordon, Hanneke Cassel, Katie McNally, David Knight, Nicholas Williams, Liz Donaldson, Melissa Running, Dave Wiesler, Dan Emery
October 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012NIH Monday Night Class will have live music!
Music: Liz Donaldson, piano and Becky Ross, fiddle
Come and enjoy! Saturday, October 27, 2012
Richmond Halloween Dance Party
2:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond, VA
Music: David Knight, fiddle and Melissa Running, piano
Admission: $20.00
Contact: Stella Fogg, 804-282-5482, stellafogg@comcast.net or Sandy Gallamore, 804-678-8927, agallamore@aol.com Saturday, October 27, 2012
Delaware Valley Ball
Delaware Valley Ball
8:00 p.m., Wilmington Friends School, Wilmington, DE
Dance Instructions
Contact: Sian Frick (302) 368-2318 or sianfrick@gmail.com
Web Site Tuesday, October 30 2012
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
8:00 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $10 students, $15 others
Contact: Chris Kleemeier, kleemeier@aol.com
November 2012
Friday-Sunday, November 2-4, 2012
Argyle XXIX
Argyle XXIX
400 Fontaine St., St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Schools Lower School, Alexandria, VA
Teachers: Terry Harvey and Pam Stephens
Music: Terpsichore with Elke Baker, fiddle, Liz Donaldson, piano, and Ralph Gordon, bass
December 2012
Saturday, December 2, 2012
Alexandria Christmas Walk Dance
A benefit for The Campagna Center
11:00 parade through Old Town Alexandria
1:00 p.m. intro session, 2:00 p.m. dance, The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Melissa Running, piano
Admission: $20 dancers, $10 students, $5 spectators
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Richmond Christmas Dance
2:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond, VA
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20
Monday, December 10, 2012
NIH Class Christmas Party featuring live music! (PDF cheat sheet)
8:00 p.m., NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Bring refreshments to share
Monday, December 17, 2012
Baltimore Christmas Social
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsfille, MD
Music: Marty Taylor, winds and concertina and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $5 drop-in
Monday-Tuesday, December 31, 2012-January 1, 2013
Delaware Valley Hogmanay
9:00 p.m., Germantown Friends School Field House, Philadelphia, PA
(map)
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; Ralph Gordon, bass & cello; with Dan Emery, pipes
Admission: $30 RSCDS members, $35 non-members, $5 non-dancers, $10 children
2013
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January 2013
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Welcome the New Year Dance
(PDF cheat sheet)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pizza Lunch and social time before the dance
1:00 - 4:00 PM Dance
Musicians: Liz Donaldson, piano and David Knight, fiddle
Cherry Hill Park Conference Center, College Park, MD (map)
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
No.Va. Burns Night Party
8:00 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Admission: $5 drop-in
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Charlottesville Burns Night
Brochure,
Crib sheet)
1:00 p.m. dance, Odd Fellows Hall, Charlottesville, VA
6:00 p.m. social hour, 6:45 p.m. dinner, 8:15 p.m. ceilidh, Michie Tavern, Charlottesville, VA
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; Dan Emery, pipes and flute
Admission: $20 dance; $39 dinner
February 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
St. Columba's Valentine's Dance
2:00 p.m., Cherry Hill Park Conference Center, College Park, MD (map)
Saturday, February 16, 2013
St. Andrews Soc. of Mid MD Burns Supper
5:30 PM at the Urbana VFD Fire Hall
Members: $25, Students: $20, Non-members: $30 (add $5 after Feb 2)
Contact: Dorothy Penders 301-829-1733
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Richmond Ceilidh Dance
2:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond, VA
Music: CDs
Admission: $5
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Beginners' Boost (PDF)
4:00 p.m., 400 Fontaine St., St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Schools Lower School, Alexandria, VA
Admission: $10
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Baltimore Spring Tea Dance
2:30 p.m., St. Mark's on the Hill, Pikesville, MD
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano; with Marty Taylor, flute and concertina
Admission: $20 ($15 students)
March 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013
No.Va. Snowdrop Ball
8:00 p.m., 400 Fontaine St., St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Schools Lower School, Alexandria, VA
Music: Elegant Echoes - Liz Donaldson, piano; Becky Ross, fiddle; and Colleen Reed, flute
Admission: $20 ($15 students)
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Richmond St. Patrick's Day Dance
2:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond, VA
Music: Mara Shea, fiddle and Julie Gorka, piano
Admission: $20
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club Dance
2:00 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD
Music: Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Admission: $10 (free to Glen Echo residents)
Contact: Becky Ross (BeckyRoss@PeatAndBarley.com or 301-208-8285)
or Basil Manns (basil_m@hotmail.com or 301-929-8540)
April 2013
Friday-Sunday, April 5-7, 2013
Capital Weekend 2013
Cherry Hill Park Convention Center, College Park, MD
Teacher: Jimmie Hill, Edinburgh
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, fiddle, Dave Wiesler, piano, and Dan Emery, pipes and flute
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Beginners' Boost 2 (PDF)
1:00 p.m., 400 Fontaine St., St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Schools Lower School, Alexandria, VA
Admission: $10
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Lawless Dancing at the Dennises
4:00 p.m. dancing, 6:00 p.m. potluck, Potomac, MD
Contact: 703-548-8031 or dance.lawless@gmail.com
Admission: FREE!
May 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Terrapin Spring Ball
2:00 p.m., Stamp Student Union, Stamp Atrium, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: Free! (donations gratefully accepted)
Contact: dance.scottish@gmail.com
Saturday, May 11, 2013
No.Va. Basic Tea Dance
2:00 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Julie Gorka, piano
Admission: $20 ($10 students)
Contact: Yvonne, yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org, 703-750-2965
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Richmond Ceilidh Dance
2:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond, VA
Music: CDs
Admission: $8
CSCD Spring Dance and Picnic
2:00 p.m., Camp Friendship, Palmyra, VA
(PDF from camp web site)
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $18 dance & cookout; $10 students; $6 cookout only
RSVPs for cookout appreciated
Contact: Kelly Dryden, kdryden7w@gmail.com, 434-982-0525
Saturday-Sunday, June 8-9, 2013
Richmond Silver Thistle Ball & Brunch
Saturday 6:30 p.m. Sherry Reception, 7:15: p.m. Grand March, 8:00 p.m. Dance
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Brunch followed by Brunch Dance
Hanover Arts Center Ballroom, Ashland VA
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, fiddle, Dave Wiesler, piano, and Dan Emery, pipes and flute
Contact: Stella Fogg at 804-282-5482 or stellafogg@comcast.net or Sandy Gallamore at 804-678-8927 or agallamore@aol.com
July 2013
July 7 - 11, 2013
Silver Thistle School
Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, North Carolina
Contact: Betty Lee Barnes, (202) 966-3595 or thistledance@verizon.net
August 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Carol Porter Celebration Dance
8:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA
Musicians: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $25 ($15 students)
Raffle at Dance Program Interval Details
Contact: Yvonne Y. Yang, yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org, 703-750-2965
Saturday, August 17, 2013
17th Frederick Workshop and Dance
Workshop 2:30 p.m., Walkersville Town Hall, Walkersville, MD
Dinner will be at 5:00 pm, followed by more dancing
Teacher: David Gilliam
Admission: $5 per person and a contribution to the pot-luck
Contact: Valerie Hill, vlhill@juno.com, 301-739-4553
Saturday, August 31
Virginia Scottish Games Dance Party
2:00 p.m. at the Scottish Country Dance Tent
Virginia Scottish Games, Great Meadows, The Plains, VA
Admission: Included with your admission to the Games!
Saturday-Sunday, August 31-September 1, 2013
Virginia Scottish Games
Great Meadows, The Plains, VA
Admission: Two day adult $30; Single day adult $20; Children 5 - 12 $5 (free on Sunday); Under 5 Free
Dancers: For free admission to the Games, volunteer to help at the Scottish Country Dance Tent!
September 2013
Friday-Sunday, September 13-15, 2013
Scottish Weekend
Welcome Dance and Ball Programs
Timber Ridge Camp, Highview, WV
Teachers: Pat Houghton, Ross-shire, Scotland; Linda Gaul, Pitlochry, Scotland; Mel Briscoe, Alexandria, VA
October 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Baltimore Halloween Party
Baltimore Halloween Party
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsville, MD
Music: Elke Baker and Marty Taylor
Dance Instructions
Drop-in: $5
Contact: Alyse Carter, carter.alyse7@gmail.com, (410) 948-7308
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Richmond Halloween Dance Party
2:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond, VA
Music: John Turner, fiddle and Susie Petrov, piano
Admission: $20.00
Contact: Stella Fogg, 804-282-5482, stellafogg@comcast.net or
Sandy Gallamore, 804-678-8927, agallamore@aol.com
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Beginners' Boost!
2:00 p.m. Del Ray United Methodist Church
100 East Windsor Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301
Admission: $5
Contact: info@rscds-greaterdc.org
Join us for a workshop designed to build your confidence. We will review basic figures and practice a few of the dances on upcoming programs. Soft flexible shoes like ballet slippers or dance sneakers are best. Partner not needed. After the workshop, join us for a potluck supper in a nearby home.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
8:00 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $10 students, $15 others
Contact: Ellen Ternes, ellenter@comcast.net, (301) 318-4208
December 2013
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Alexandria Christmas Walk Dance
2:00 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
1:00 p.m. intro session / walkthroughs
Music: David Knight, fiddle and Dave Wiesler, piano
Admission: $20 dancers, $10 students, $5 spectators
Contact: Alison Imbriaco, alison.imbriaco@gmail.com or 571-228-8118
Wednesday, December 31, 2013
SASMM Hogamany
Frederick Masonic Lodge, 6816 Blentlinger Road, Frederick, MD 21702 at 8 PM
Admission: $5
For information, please contact Scott or Dana Cameron at 301-846-0406
2014
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January 2014
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Welcome the New Year Dance
(PDF cheat sheet)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pizza Lunch and social time before the dance
1:00 - 4:00 PM Dance
Musicians: Liz Donaldson, piano and Becky Ross, fiddle
Cherry Hill Park Conference Center, College Park, MD (map)
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Harrisburg 12th Night
2:00 p.m., Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg, PA
Music: Terpischore - Elke Baker, fiddle & Liz Donaldson, piano, with Dan Emery on pipes and flute
Admission: $20
Contact: Tine MacKay, 717,725,0842, tine.mackay@gmail.com,
Sue Zuke, 717,569,0668, petronella77@hotmail.com
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Charlottesville Burns Night
Dance Program (PDF)
1:00 p.m. dance, Odd Fellows Hall, Charlottesville, VA
6:00 p.m. social hour, 6:45 p.m. dinner, 8:15 p.m. ceilidh, Michie Tavern, Charlottesville, VA
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; Dan Emery, pipes and flute
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - DATE CHANGE!
No.Va. Burns Night
8:00 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle
Contact: Yvonne, yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org
Admission: $5 drop-in
Friday - Sunday, January 31 - February 2
Baltimore Scottish Country Dancers Lititz Weekend
General Sutter Inn, 14 E. Main St., Lititz, PA 17543
Contact Fred Eustis for more information at 410-922-6369
February 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
St. Columba's Valentine Dance
2:00 p.m., Cherry Hill Park Conference Center, College Park, MD (map)
Music: Terpsichore with Elke Baker and Liz Donaldson
Admission: $20 general, $15 students
Saturday - February 22, 2014
SASMM Annual Burns Night Supper
5:30 P.M., Urbana VFD Fire Hall, 3602 Urbana Pike, Urbana, MD
Information: Dorothy Penders 301-829-1733 or dundeedorothy@aol.com
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Richmond Ceilidh Dance
2:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond, VA
Music: CDs
Admission: $8
Contact: Stella Fogg, 804-405-2725, stellafogg@comcast.net
March 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Northern Virginia Snowdrop Ball
8:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA
Music: David Knight, fiddle and Neil Pearlman, piano
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014 - LOCATION CHANGE!
Baltimore Spring Tea Dance
2:00 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano; with Marty Taylor, flute and concertina
Admission: $20 ($15 students)
Contact: Doug Nelson 410-831-2870, waveland@erols.com
or Don Vasbinder 410-795 8144, donald.vasbinder@verizon.net
Saturday-Sunday, March 15-16, 2014
33rd Pittsburgh Highland Ball
George Washington Hotel, Washington, PA
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; and Dan Emery, pipes and flute
Workshop Teacher: Eilean Yates
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Richmond St. Patrick's Day Dance
2:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond, VA
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20
Contact: Stella Fogg, 804-405-2725, stellafogg@comcast.net,
Sandy Gallamore, 804-678-8927, agallamore@aol.com
Friday-Sunday, March 28-30, 2014
Capital Weekend 2014
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; and Dan Emery, pipes and flute
Cherry Hill Park Conference Center, College Park, MD (map)
April 2014
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club Dance
2:00 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD
Musicians: Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Admission: $10 (free to Glen Echo residents)
Contact: Becky Ross (BeckyRoss@PeatAndBarley.com or 301-208-8285)
or Basil Manns (basil_m@hotmail.com or 301-929-8540)
May 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Terrapin Spring Ball, 8:00 PM
St. Mary's Hall - Multipurpose Room
Musicians: John Roxburgh (fiddle and viola) and Liz Donaldson (piano)
Free Admission - Donations Accepted!
Saturday, May 17
Basic Tea Dance
2:00 p.m., St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Saturday, May 24
Charlottesville Spring Dance and Cookout
2 p.m., Camp Friendship, Palmyra, VA
Monday, May 26
Baltimore Dancers Social Evening
8 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
Dance Instructions
Musicians: Becky Ross (Fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (Piano)
June 2014
Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15, 2014
Richmond Silver Thistle Ball and Brunch, June 14-15
Saturday 6:30 p.m. Sherry Reception, 7:15: p.m. Grand March, 8:00 p.m. Dance
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Brunch followed by Brunch Dance
Hanover Arts Center Ballroom, Ashland VA
Music: Tullochgorum - Barbara McOwen. fiddle; Terry Traub, piano & Robert McOwen, bass
Contact: Stella Fogg at 804-282-5482 or stellafogg@comcast.net or Sandy Gallamore at 804-678-8927 or agallamore@aol.com
July 2014
August 2014
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Annual Frederick Workshop
Walkersville Town Hall
Class: 2:30, Potluck: 5:30, Dancing: 6:30
Teacher: Arthur McNair
Admission: $5 plus bring something for the potluck table!
For more information, contact Valerie Hill at vlhill@juno.com
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Carol Porter Celebration Dance
8 p.m.
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School, 400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2014
2014 Virginia Scottish Games Dance Party
2 p.m.
Great Meadow, The Plains, VA 20198
September 2014
Friday - Sunday, September 12-14, 2014
Scottish Weekend
Welcome Dance and Ball Programs
Come join us for a great weekend of Scottish Country Dancing to the music of world-class musicians in the West Virginia mountains!
Check out the above web site for details!!
October 2014
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Frederick 20th Anniversary Party
Walkersville Town Hall
Buffet Supper (not potluck) at 6:00pm: Dancing at 8:00pm
Musicians: Liz Donaldson (piano) and Elke Baker (fiddle)
For more information, contact Valerie Hill at vlhill@juno.com
November 2014
Friday-Sunday, November 14-16, 2014
Argyle Weekend 2014, Alexandria, VA
Teachers: Linda Gaul, Pitlochry, Scotland and Sandy Gallamore, Richmond, VA
Music: Terpsichore: Elke Baker, Fiddle; Liz Donaldson, Piano; Ralph Gordon, Bass and Cello
Location: St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School, 400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
December 2014
Saturday, December 6, 2014, 1:30 p.m.
Scottish Country Dance Demonstration and Participation
Music: David Knight on Fiddle
Program
Come dance with us, all are welcome!
Monday, December 15, 2014
Baltimore Holiday Party
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsfille, MD
Music: Marty Taylor, winds and concertina and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $5 drop-in
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Northern VA Branch Class Night Party, 7:30 p.m.
The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, Fiddle; Liz Donaldson, Piano
Program
Monday, December 22, 2014
NIH Class Christmas Party
Music: Liz Donaldson and Becky Ross
Come and welcome the Christmas Season with the NIH Monday Class!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Lawless "Boxing day plus 1" Dance Party
4:00 p.m., 3726 Millpond Court, Fairfax, VA
Dances by Maria Ward - easy and relaxing
Potluck supper to follow dancing
Info: Call Helen at 703-758-0688 or barneylaw@verizon.net
Wednesday-Thursday, December 31, 2014-January 1, 2015
Delaware Valley Hogmanay Ball
8:30 p.m., Germantown Friends School Field House, Philadelphia, PA
2015
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Sunday, January 18, 2015
Harrisburg 12th Night Dance
2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 444 Silver Spring Road, Mechaniscburg, PA
Music: Liz Donaldson, Elke Baker, and Dan Emery
Dance Program and Instructions
Contact: Tine MacKay 717-725-0842
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Charlottesville Burns Night Celebration
Odd Fellows Hall, Charlottesville, VA
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, Fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; and Dan Emery, pipes and flute
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
No.Va. Burns Night Dance Party
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
February 2015
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Session 1: Dance through the new RSCDS Book 48 and Graded Book 3 (PDF flyer)
2:00 p.m., NIH Building T-39 (weekend entry directions)
(Session 2 on Saturday, March 7, 2015)
Sunday, February 8, 2015
St. Columba's Valentine Dance
12:30 p.m. at Greenbelt Community Center Upstairs Gym
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Comfort food and Social hour to follow dancing
Admission: dancers $20, students $15
Contact: Ellen Ternes, ellenter@comcast.net
February 28, 2015
No.Va. Snowdrop Ball
8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. ball review)
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School, Daniel Gym
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Music: David Knight, fiddle and Neil Pearlman, piano
Admission: dancers $25, students $15
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Session 2: Dance through the new RSCDS Book 48 and Graded Book 3 (PDF flyer)
2:00 p.m., NIH Building T-39 (weekend entry directions)
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Northern VA Branch Class Night Party
Flyer (PDF) and Cheat Sheet (PDF)
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, Fiddle; Liz Donaldson, Piano
Admission: $5 drop-in fee, free for No.Va. members
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Richmond St. Patrick's Day Dance
2 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 8000 Hermitage Road, Richmond VA
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Friday-Sunday, March 27-29, 2015
Capital Weekend 2015
Cherry Hill Park Conference Center, College Park, MD (map)
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; and Ralph Gordon, bass
Contact: Sally Beth Buckner, sally_buckner@comcast.net
April 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Dance Party, Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
2 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Contact Becky Ross at BeckyRoss@PeatAndBarley.com or call 301-208-8285
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Baltimore Tea Dance
2:00 PM, St. Gabriel Community Center, 6948 Dogwood Road,Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Dance Instructions (PDF)
Musicians: Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; and Marty Taylor, winds and concertina
Admission: $20 (students $15)
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Northern VA Branch AGM and Class Night Party
Cheat Sheet (PDF)
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, Fiddle; Liz Donaldson, Piano
Admission: $5 drop-in fee, free for No.Va. members
May 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Frederick Celtic Festival
Mt. Airy Fire Department Carnival Grounds
1003 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771: 9am to 6pm
Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert: 7pm to 10pm
Saturday, May 16, 2015
No.Va. Basic Tea Dance
2 p.m., St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School (small gym)
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Musicians: Mara Shea, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano
Admission: $20 ($10 students)
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Charlottesville Spring Dance and Cook-Out
2:00 PM, Camp Friendship, Palmyra, VA
Check cscd.avenue.org for updates
Monday, May 25, 2015
Baltomore May Social Evening, 8:00 PM
Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD
Please enter using the side door to the the left of the playground
Becky Ross (fiddle) and Jane Ziki (piano)
For more information, contact Alyse Carter at 410-948-7308 or carter.alyse7@gmail.com
June 2015
Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14, 2015
Richmond Silver Thistle Ball Weekend
July 2015
Sunday-Friday, July 5-10, 2015
Thistle School of SCD
Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, North Carolina
Friday-Saturday, July 10-18, 2015
RSCDS Boston Pinewoods Scottish Sessions
Scottish Session I: July 10-13, 2015
Scottish Session II: July 13-18, 2015
Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA
Friday-Sunday, July 24-26, 2015
TAC AGM Conference Weekend (for teachers)
Basic Teaching Skills Course (for dancers)
Register before May 1, 2015 for early bird discount!
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
AGM Teacher: Sue Porter (Scotland)
Basic Teaching Skills Teacher: Ron Wallace (CA)
Class Musician: Neil Barron (England)
Ball Musicians: Kelly Fraser-Collins (Canada), Neil Barron (England), Fred Collins (Canada), Don Wood (Canada)
Sunday-Sunday, July 26-August 2, 2015
TAC Summer School (for dancers and musicians)
Register before May 1, 2015 for early bird discount!
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
Teachers: Rebecca Blackhall-Peters (Canada), Terry Harvey (PA), Robert McOwen (MA), Sue Porter (Scotland)
Musicians: Kelly Fraser-Collins (Canada), Neil Barron (England), Fred Collins (Canada), Judi Nicolson (TX), Etienne Ozorak (CA), Don Wood (Canada)
August 2015
Sunday-Sunday, July 26-August 23, 2015
RSCDS Summer School (for dancers and musicians)
Week 1 - July 26-August 2
Week 2 - August 2-9
Week 3 - August 9-16
Week 4 - August 16-23
Register for any 2 weeks
Teaching Courses: Unit 2 - Week 1; Unit 3 Week 2; Unit 5 - Weeks 3-4
St. Andrews University, Fife, Scotland
Saturday, August 15, 2015
19th Annual Frederick Workshop and Dance
19th Annual Frederick Workshop and Dance
2:30 p.m., Walkersville Town Hall, Walkersville, MD
Dinner will be at 5:00, followed as soon as possible by an informal party
Teacher: Ellen Ternes
Admission: $5 per person and a contribution to the pot-luck
Contact: Valerie Hill, vlhill@juno.com, 301-739-4553
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Carol Porter Celebration Dance
8:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 16th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205
Musicians: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20 ($10 students)
Come prepared to bid on a wide variety of goodies at the silent auction!
September 2015
September 2, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Northern Virginia Class Night Party
Music by Adam Bern, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Download the cheat sheet (PDF) here!
September 5 and 6, 2015
Virginia Scottish Games
5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198
Please join us both days for participation dancing and a dance party!
Here are the schedule and cheat sheet.
Friday-Sunday, September 18-20, 2015
Scottish Weekend
Come join us for a great weekend of Scottish Country Dancing to the music of world-class musicians in the West Virginia mountains!
Check out the above web site for details!!
October 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
St. Columba's Halloween Dance (PDF)
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
8:00 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $15 students, $20 others
Download the cheat sheet (PDF) HERE!
Contact: Ellen Ternes, ellenter@comcast.net, (301) 318-4208
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Northern Virginia Class Night Party (PDF)
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Download the cheat sheet (PDF) here!
November 2015
Friday-Sunday, November 6-8, 2015
Argyle Weekend
With teachers Linda Henderson (North Berwick, Scotland) and Ellen Ternes (Waynesboro, PA)
Music by Thistle House (David Knight, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; Dan Emery, pipes)
Ceilidh Dances on Sunday (PDF) with Linda Henderson
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Beginners' Boost!
2:00 p.m., Del Ray United Methodist Church
100 East Windsor Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301
Admission: $10 ($5 students)
Contact: yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org
December 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
No.Va. Christmas Walk Tea Dance (PDF)
2 p.m. (Walk-through at 1 p.m.), St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, 22302
Music by Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano)
Download cheat sheet HERE! (PDF)
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Richmond Scottish Country Dancers Christmas Dance
2 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Richmond VA
Monday, December 14, 2015
NIH Christmas Party (PDF cheat sheet)
8:00 p.m. (note later time!), NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Melissa Running, piano
Monday, December 21, 2015
Baltimore Christmas Party (PDF flyer and cheat sheet)
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsfille, MD
Music: Marty Taylor, winds and concertina and Liz Donaldson, piano
2016
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January 2016
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Welcome the New Year Dance
Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Music: Waverley Station: David Knight (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano)
Open house and chili immediately after dance at Guy and Susan's home
Call 240-426-1898 for more information
Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24, 2016
Charlottesville Burns Night Celebration
1:00 PM at the Odd Fellows Hall, 116 4th St, Charlottesville, VA
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 February 10, 2016!
Northern Virginia Burns Night Celebration
7:30 p.m., Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Download cheat sheet HERE! (PDF)
Music by Becky Ross (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson, piano
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Dance Through Book 49 (PDF)
2-5 p.m., NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
Recommended for intermediate dancers and above
February 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Northern Virginia Burns Night Celebration
7:30 p.m., Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Download cheat sheet HERE! (PDF)
Music by Becky Ross (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson, piano
SASMM Burns Nicht Supper, February 20
Urbana Folunteer Fire Department Hall; 5:30 PM Social Hour, 6:30 Dinner
Reserve your place now!
Sunday, February 21, 2016
St. Columba's Second Chance Valentine Dance
1:30 p.m. at the Greenbelt Community Center Gym
Dance Instructions (PDF)
Comfort Food after the dance
Questions? Call Ellen Ternes at 301-318-4208
Saturday, February 27, 2016
The Snowdrop Ball
8:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 16th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205
Music by Waverley Station (David Knight, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; Ralph Gordon, cello and bass)
Download dance instructions HERE! (PDF)
See links to videos HERE!
Admission: $25 ($15 students)
March 2016
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Scottish Country Dance Party and Participation Dancing
2:00 p.m., The Athenaeum, Alexandria, VA
Come dance with us, all are welcome! Dance program will include participation dances especially for our audience.
Dance instructions (PDF)
Music: Becky Ross on Fiddle
Admission: Free!
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Richmond St. Patrick's Day Dance
2 p.m., Church of the Epiphany
Music: Judi Nicholson, fiddle and Kathy Fraser-Collins, piano
Admission: $20
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Northern Virginia Class Dance Party, 7:30 p.m., Durant Center
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Click HERE (PDF) for cheat sheet.
Click HERE for list of dances with videos.
March 18-20, 2016
Pittsburgh Highland Ball
Music by Terpsichore; Elke Baker: fiddle, Liz Donaldson: piano, and Ralph Gordon: cello and bass
Workshop by Lou Hanson
The George Washington Hotel, Washington, PA
April 2016
Friday-Sunday, April 1-3, 2016
Capital Weekend 2016
The Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, MD
Guest Teacher: Kathy Giacoletti, Wyncote, PA
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson, Ralph Gordon
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club Dance
2 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo, MD 20812
2:00 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall (2nd floor)
Music: The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Contact: Becky Ross BeckyRoss@PeatAndBarley.com, 301-208-8285 or Basil Manns, basil_m@hotmail.com, 301-929-8540
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Northern Virginia AGM and Dance Party
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
May 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Baltimore Tea Dance
2:00 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson & Marty Taylor
Sunday, May 22, 2016
No.Va. Your Basic Tea Dance
2:00 p.m., St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, 22302
Walk-through starting at 1:15
Music: Waverley Station - David Knight, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Monday, May 30, 2016
Baltimore Dancers Social Evening
8 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
Music: Becky Ross (Fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (Piano)
June 2016
Saturday, June 4, 2016
The Montpelier Gathering
Montpelier Gathering
Sponsored by the Charlottesville Scottish Country Dancers
and the Richmond Scottish Country Dancers
2:00 p.m., Montpelier Center for the Arts, Montpelier, VA
Music: Waverley Station - David Knight, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Download cheat sheet (PDF)
July 2016
August 2016
Saturday, August 13,2016
The Carol Porter Celebration Dance
8 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 16th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205
Music by Waverley Station: David Knight, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Click HERE for video of "The Alderwood Knot," a new strathspey on the program.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
20th Annual Frederick Workshop and Dance
Walkersville Town Hall, Walkersville, MD
Class starts at 2:30: Potluck dinner starts at 5:00
Teacher: Yvonne Yang
Dance Instructions
September 2016
Friday-Sunday, September 16-18, 2016 Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Monday, October 31, 2016 Friday-Sunday, November 11-13, 2016 Saturday, December 3, 2016 Sunday, December 4, 2016 Saturday, December 10, 2016 Monday, December 12, 2016 Monday, December 19, 2016 Saturday-Sunday, December 31, 2016-January 1, 2017 Saturday-Sunday, December 31, 2016-January 1, 2017 Saturday, January 7, 2017 Sunday, January 15, 2017 Saturday, January 21, 2017 Monday, February 6, 2017 Sunday, February 12, 2017 Saturday, February 25, 2017 Friday, March 10, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Saturday, March 18, 2017 Friday - Saturday, April 7-8, 2017 Saturday April 15, 2017 Sunday, April 23, 2017 Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Sunday, April 30, 2017 Saturday, May 13, 2017 Saturday, May 13, 2017 Monday, May 29, 2017 Saturday, June 3, 2017 Friday-Saturday, June 23-25, 2017 Saturday, August 19, 2017 Saturday-Sunday, September 2-3, 2017 September 15-17, 2017 September 30, 2017 Saturday, October 21, 2017 October 31, 2017 Friday-Sunday, November 10-12, 2017 Saturday, December 2, 2017 Sunday, December 3, 2017 Saturday, December 9, 2017 Sunday-Monday, December 31, 2017-January 1, 2018 Sunday-Monday, December 31, 2017 - January 1, 2018 Saturday, January 6, 2018 Harrisburg 12th Night Tea Dance and Potluck Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Saturday, January 27, 2018 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Sunday, February 11, 2018, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 Sunday, February 25, 2018 Saturday, March 10, 2018 Sunday, April 22, 2018 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Saturday, May 5, 2018 Friday-Sunday, May 11-13, 2018 Sunday, May 20, 2018 Monday, May 28, 2018 Saturday, June 9, 2018 Saturday, June 16, 2018 Saturday, June 30, 2018 Saturday, August 18, 2018 Saturday, August 25, 2018 Saturday-Sunday, September 1-2, 2018 Friday-Sunday, September 14-16, 2018 September 25, 2018 September 29, 2018 October 21, 2018 October 30, 2018 Friday, November 2, 2018 Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2018 Saturday, December 1, 2018 Sunday, December 2, 2018 Saturday, December 8, 2018 Monday, December 10, 2018 Monday, December 17, 2018 Saturday, January 5, 2019 Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Saturday, February 2, 2019 Sunday, February 10, 2019 Saturday, February 23, 2019 Saturday, March 2, 2019 Saturday, March 9, 2019 Friday, March 15, 2019 Saturday, March 16, 2019 Saturday, March 30, 2019 Wednesday, April 8, 2019 Friday, April 12, 2019 Sunday, April 28, 2019 Sunday, May 19, 2019 Monday, May 27, 2019 Friday-Sunday, June 21-23, 2019 Saturday, August 17, 2019 Saturday, August 24, 2019 Saturday-Sunday, August 31 and September 1, 2019 Friday, September 13, 2019 Friday-Sunday, September 27-29, 2019 Saturday, October 12, 2019 Friday, October 25, 2019 October 29, 2019 Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Friday-Sunday, November 8-10, 2019 Saturday, November 16, 2019 Saturday, December 7, 2019 Monday, December 9, 2019 Monday, December 16, 2019 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Tuesday, December 31, 2019-Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Saturday, January 4, 2020 Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Sunday, February 9, 2020 Saturday, February 15, 2020 Sunday, February 23, 2020 Saturday, February 29, 2020 Sunday, March 1, 2020 Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Saturday, March 7, 2020 POSTPONED: Saturday, March 21, 2020 CANCELED: Saturday-Sunday, March 21-22, 2020 CANCELED: Sunday, March 29, 2020 CANCELED: Saturday, April 4, 2020
Scottish Weekend Welcome Dance Review
NIH, Building T-39, 8-10 p.m.
Admission: $5
Whether you're coming to Scottish Weekend or not, all are welcome to participate and do some great dances!
Scottish Weekend
Welcome Dance and Ball Programs
Teachers: Rebecca Blackhall-Peters, Jamie Berg, and Sandy Gallamore
Featured Musician: James Grey plus the SW ensemble
October 2016
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
8 PM, Greenbelt Community Center
$20 admission, $15 for students and Basic/Beginner class members
Baltimore Halloween Party
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsville, MD
Music: Becky Ross (fiddle) and Marty Taylor (winds and concertina)
Drop-in: $5
Contact: Margaret MacLeod, 410-532-7021 or Fred Eustis, 410-922-6369
November 2016
Argyle Weekend
400 Fontaine St., St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Schools Lower School, Alexandria, VA
Teachers: Terry Harvey (Newtown Square, PA) and Elaine Brunken (Kansas City, MO)
Music: Terpsichore (Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano)
Sunday Specialty Class: Low-Impact English and Ceilidh Dances with Terry and Elaine. No experience necessary.
Financial aid requests are due October 21, 2016
December 2016
Scottish Country Dance Party and Participation Dancing
2:30 p.m., The Athenaeum, Alexandria, VA
Come dance with us, all are welcome! Dance program will include participation dances especially for our audience.
Dance instructions (PDF)
Admission: Free!
No.Va. Christmas Walk Tea Dance
2 p.m., St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, 22302
Music: Becky Ross (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano)
Admission: $20
Christmas Dance, Richmond Scottish Country Dancers
Richmond Christmas Dance
2 p.m., Church of the Epiphany
Music: David Knight, fiddle and Melissa Running, piano
Admission $20
NIH Class Holiday Party
Dance Instructions
7:30 p.m., NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
Music by Liz Donaldson and Becky Ross
Baltimore Class Holiday Party
Dance Program and Instructions
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
Music by: Marty Taylor and Liz Donaldson
St. Andrew's Society of Mid-Maryland Hogmanay
7:00 p.m., Urbana Volunteer Fire Department Hall, Frederick, MD
dinner, ceilidh dancing, live music, silent auction, games
Music: Kaitlin Likas, fiddle
Admission: $20 members, $25 non-members
MUST PURCHASE TICKETS BY 12/17/2016!
Delaware Valley Hogmanay
8:30 p.m., Germantown Friends School Field House, Philadelphia, PA
Music: Dave Wiesler, Katie McNally, and Catherine Miller with Dan Emery, piper
2017
January 2017
February 2017
March 2017
April 2017
May 2017
June 2017
July 2017
August 2017
September 2017
October 2017
November 2017
December 2017
January 2017
Welcome the New Year Dance
1:00 pm, Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20
We will have our Annual Post-Dance Chili Feed at Guy and Susan's immediately after the dance - plan now to attend!!
Harrisburg 12th Night Dance and Potluck
Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsville, PA
Music: Waverley Station - David Knight, fiddle, Liz Donaldson, piano, and Ralph Gordon, bass, with Dan Emery, pipes
Admission: $20
CSCD Burns Night Celebration
Odd Fellows Hall, 116 4th St, Charlottesville, VA
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, fiddle, Dave Wiesler, piano, and Dan Emery, pipes and flute
No.Va. Burns Night
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Admission: free to those who have paid tuition; $5 for others
February 2017
Fred & Sue's 50th Anniversary Dance Party
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
Music by: Terpsichore - Elke Baker and Liz Donaldson, with Marty Taylor
Light Refreshments
Admission: A Smile!
St. Columba's Valentine Dance
Cheat sheet coming soon!
1:30 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center - The Gym
Music by: Becky Ross and Julie Gorka
Admission: $20 dancers, $15 students
Contact: ellenter@comcast.net
Saint Andrews Society of Mid-Maryland Burn's "Nicht"
Social Hour: 5:30 pm, dinner: 6:30 pm, program: 8:00 pm
Urbana Volunteer Fire Department Hall
3620 Urbana Pike, Rt. 355, Frederick, MD 21704
Register and buy tickets
March 2017
Snowdrop Ball Review
Part of the Friday Basic Class
8:00 p.m., NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
Admission: $5
Contact: Yvonne, yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org
Snowdrop Celebration Dance
In honor of the birthdays of Mel and Ellie Briscoe, Maria Ward, Elizabeth Holtan, and Celia Belton
2 p.m., Academy of the Holy Cross
4920 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895
Music: Judi Nicolson, fiddle; Kathy Fraser-Collins, piano; Fred Collins, drums; Neil Barron, accordion
Admission: only the pleasure of your company!
Northern Virginia Class Party (PDF)
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Videos and pillings: here
Humphries-Graham Wedding Ball
Bree and Jeff invite you to celebrate with them!
8:00 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Music: Calum Pasqua - fiddle, Susie Petrov - piano, Jane Roberts - cello, and Dan Emery - pipes, flute, whistle
FREE ADMISSION. RSVP to bree.humphries@gmail.com
April 2017
Loch Norman Highland Games & Scottish Country Dances
Friday Welcome Dance, Friday, April 7, 8:00 PM
Saturday Gala Ball, April 8, 8:00 PM
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
10500 Beattie's Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Ceilidh Dance Class (PDF)
3-5 p.m., NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
Teacher: Ellie Briscoe
Admission: $5
Baltimore Spring Tea Dance
Note the time and venue change!
3 p.m., Historic Oakland Manor
5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia MD 21044
2 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsville, MD
Music by Terpsichore: Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20 (Students $15)
Northern Virginia AGM and Class Party
PDF Cheat Sheet
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club Dance
2 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Music: The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Contact: Becky Ross BeckyRoss@PeatAndBarley.com, 301-208-8285 or Basil Manns, basil_m@hotmail.com, 301-929-8540
Admission: $10 (free to Glen Echo residents)
May 2017
Your Basic Tea Dance
2:00 p.m., St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, 22302
Music: Waverley Station - David Knight, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20; students $10
Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival
Mount Airy, MD
Baltimore May Dance Party
8 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
Music: Becky Ross (Fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (Piano)
Admission: $5 drop-in fee
June 2017
The Montpelier Gathering
2 p.m., Montpelier Center for the Arts
17205 Mountain Road, Montpelier, VA
Sponsored by the Charlottesville Scottish Country Dancers and
the Richmond Scottish Country Dancers
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
A Capital Weekend
Academy of the Holy Cross
4920 Strathmore Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895
Teacher: Steven Rusche
Music by Thistle House: Dave Wiesler, piano; David Knight, fiddle; and Dan Emery, pipes
Thistle School, July 8-13, 2017
July 2017
Pinewoods, July 7-15, 2017
TAC Summer School, July 23-30, 2017
August 2017
Carol Porter Celebration Dance
2 p.m., Mount Vernon Unitarian Church
1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307
Music: David Knight, fiddle and Melissa Running, piano
Admission: $20; students $10
Bring items to donate to the silent auction, or come prepared to bid on them!
All proceeds to benefit Argyle Weekend.
Flyer and Cheat Sheet
Additional videos and crib sheet.
September 2017
Virginia Scottish Games
Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
With open participation dancing each day at
10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 3 p.m.
Dance Party with participation dancing each day at 2 p.m.
Scottish Weekend
Welcome Dance and Ball Programs
Timber Ridge Camp, High View, WV
Teachers: David Queen, Southport, UK; Robert McOwen, Boston, Mass.; Margaret Grandine, Washington, DC
Music: Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson, Dan Emery, Ralph Gordon, Becky Ross, Dave Wiesler
A Traditional Scottish Ceilidh
Sponsored by St. Andrew's Society of Mid-Maryland
Saturday, September 30, 2017 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Woodsboro Firehall, Woodsboro, MD
Members $10, non-members $15,
Advance registration per form required (to order food)
October 2017
3 p.m., Participation Dancing
Alexandria International Festival
Waterfront Park
Old Town Alexandria
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
8-10:30 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center
15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20; $15 students
November 2017
Argyle Weekend
Teachers: Helen Russell (UK) and Ellen Sears (NY)
Music: Thistle House with Laura Risk
Location: St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, 22302
December 2017
Alexandria Christmas Walk Parade and Participation Dancing
11 a.m., Parade (participants, please gather at 10 a.m.)
2:30 p.m., Scottish Country Dance Party, The Athenaeum, Alexandria, VA
Come dance with us, all are welcome! Dance program will include participation dances especially for our audience.
Dance instructions (PDF)
Music: Becky Ross on Fiddle
Admission: Free!
No.Va. Christmas Walk Tea Dance
2 p.m., St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, 22302 in the Daniel Gym
Music: Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano)
Admission: $20; youth 18 and under, $10
Richmond and Williamsburg Scottish Country Dancers' Christmas Dance
2 p.m., Church of the Epiphany
8000 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA
Music: Mara Shea, fiddle and Julie Gorka, piano
Admission: $20
Delaware Valley Hogmanay
8:30 p.m., Germantown Friends School Field House, Philadelphia, PA
Music: Dan Emery, Aaron Marcus, Peter Macfarlane, and Viveka Fox
SASMM 2017 Hogmanay Celebration
7:00 PM, Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, Urbana, MD
$15 Members, $20 non-Members
BYOB and a dish to share - fried chicken to be provided
2018
January 2018
February 2018
March 2018
April 2018
May 2018
June 2018
July 2018
August 2018
September 2018
October 2018
November 2018
December 2018
January 2018
Welcome the New Year Dance
Dance Instructions
1:00 pm, Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD
Admission: $20 (Glen Echo residents free)
Music by David Knight, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Post-Dance Chili Feed
We will have our Annual Post-Dance Chili Feed at Guy and Susan's immediately after the dance - plan now to attend!!
Sunday January 14, 2018 2:00 PM $20
Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg, PA
Music by Waverley Station with Dan Emery on pipes
Great potluck food after the dance!
Northern Virginia Burns Night Party (PDF)
Dance Instructions (PDF) and videos
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, piano
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
CSCD Burns Night Celebration
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, Fiddle, Dave Wiesler, Piano, Dan Emery, Pipes and Flute
Dancing Achievement Award - deadline (PDF)
For dancers who want to take a short series of classes to improve their dance technique and get feedback from the RSCDS.
The class will take place in the spring if enough people express interest by 1/31/2018.
Info: Ellie Briscoe, ellie@briscoe.com or 703 461 7383
February 2018
St. Columba's Valentine Dance
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, piano
Program
Greenbelt Community Center Gym, Greenbelt, MD
Admission: $20 Students $15
SASMM Burns Night Celebration
5:30-9:00 p.m., Urbana MD Volunteer Fire Hall
Reserve your tickets by Feb 10
Scroll of Honour Celebration for Liz Donaldson
4:00 p.m., The Metropolitan, 10000 Town Center Ave., Columbia, MD 21044
Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, jam session, and dancing!
RSVP to carteralyse7@gmail.com
March 2018
Postponed due to power outage at venue!
Beginners' Boost
1:00 p.m. Truro Community Clubhouse
4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale, VA, 22003
1:00 p.m. Truro Community Clubhouse
4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale, VA, 22003
(enter from Ann Fitz Hugh Drive)
Teacher: Ellen Ternes, Waynesboro, PA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Requested donation: $15
Contact: Yvonne, yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org
The Snowdrop Dance
1:15 p.m. dance walkthrough, 2:00 p.m. dance
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 16th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205
Music by Waverley Station (David Knight, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano)
Admission: $20; Students $10
Postponed due to power outage at venue!
Beginners' Boost
2:00 p.m., Truro Community Clubhouse
4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale, VA 22003
(enter from Ann Fitz Hugh Drive)
Teacher: Ellen Ternes, Waynesboro, PA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; and Melissa Running, piano
Requested donation: $15
Contact: Yvonne, yvonne@rscds-greaterdc.org
1:00 p.m. Truro Community Clubhouse
April 2018
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club Dance
2 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Music: The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Contact: Becky Ross BeckyRoss@PeatAndBarley.com, 301-208-8285 or Basil Manns, basil_m@hotmail.com, 301-929-8540
Admission: $10 (free to Glen Echo residents)
Northern Virginia Branch Special Class
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
David Knight, fiddler, will teach about music and SCD
Admission: $8 drop-in fee for those who have not paid No.Va. tuition
Northern Virginia Branch AGM
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
May 2018
Your Basic Tea Dance
2:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 16th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Melissa Running, piano
Admission: RSCDS members $20, non-members $25, students $10
Capital Weekend
Teacher: Malcolm Brown
Save the date - more details later!
Baltimore Spring Tea Dance
2 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsville, MD
Music by Terpsichore: Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20 (Students $15)
Baltimore May Dance Party
8 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
Music: Becky Ross (Fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (Piano)
Admission: $5 drop-in fee
June 2018
Washington Branch AGM and Cookout
2 p.m., the MacLeods' house, Silver Spring, MD
Potluck contributions welcome!
Please RSVP by June 1, 2018
18th Annual Mid-Maryland Celtic Festival
9 am-6 pm, Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company Activity Grounds
1003 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Tickets: $15 in advance, children 12 and under free
St. Columba's Yard Sale
8 am - 1 pm, 12218 Fleming Lane, Bowie, MD 20715
All proceeds go to St. Columba's Scottish Country Dancers,
to help us keep the joy of dancing alive and well.
Contact Betsy: 301-807-4235 (talk, text) ekhallwallace@gmail.com
Contact Bill: 301-706-6004 (talk, text) whs.wallace12@gmail.com
August 2018
22nd Annual Frederick Workshop and Dance
2:30 p.m. class, 5 p.m. potluck dinner, followed by an informal dance
Teacher: Ellie Briscoe
Dance Cheat Sheets
Walkersville Town Hall, Walkersville, MD
Admission: $5 plus potluck contribution
Carol Porter Celebration Dance
1 p.m. party review, 2 p.m. dance
Videos and crib sheet
Mount Vernon Unitarian Church
1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: RSCDS Members $20; Non-members: $25; Students $10
September 2018
Virginia Scottish Games
Great Meadow
5089 Old Tavern Road
The Plains, VA 20198
Virginia Scottish Games Flyer includes information about demo dances and participation dancing.
Dances Cheat Sheet
Scottish Weekend
Camp Louise, Cascade, MD
Teachers: William Williamson, Dumfriesshire; Elaine Brunken, Kansas City; Steven Rusche, Philadelphia
Music: Keith Smith, Elke Baker, David Knight, Liz Donaldson, Dave Wiesler, Terry Traub, Ralph Gordon, Dan Emery
St. Columba's Ceilidh Night
8 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center Gym, Greenbelt, MD
Free!
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, keyboard
St. Andrew's Society of Mid-Maryland 2nd Annual Ceilidh
5:30 p.m.
Woodsboro Fire Hall
2 South Third Street, Woodsboro, MD 21798
301-898-5100
October 2018
RSCDS at UMD 10th Anniversary Tea Dance
1 p.m., Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom (2nd floor)
Parking
RSCDS at University of Maryland College Park (Facebook)
Music by Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Free admission! (but contributions gratefully accepted)
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
8-10:30 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center
15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20; $15 students
November 2018
First Fridays Dances Around the World
Presented by City of Alexandria Office of the Arts
PDF Flyer
6:00-9:00 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Admission: $9 (free for children under 5 accompanied by an adult)
Northern Virginia Class Party
PDF Cheat Sheet
7:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $8 drop-in fee for those who have not paid No.Va. tuition
Argyle Weekend
Teachers: Kate Nealley (Ardmore, PA) and Jim Stott (Ellon, Aberdeenshire)
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; with guest David Knight, fiddle
Location: St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, 22302
December 2018
Alexandria Christmas Walk Parade and Participation Dancing
11 a.m. Parade (participants, please gather at 10 a.m.)
2:30 p.m., Scottish Country Dance Party
The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA
Come dance with us, all are welcome! Dance program will include participation dances especially for our audience.
Dance instructions (PDF)
Music: Becky Ross on Fiddle
Admission: Free!
No.Va. Christmas Walk Tea Dance
2:30 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church
5533 16th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205
Music: Becky Ross (fiddle) and Dave Wiesler (piano)
Admission: $20 RSCDS Members; $25 Non-members;
$10 Students
Richmond Christmas Dance
2 p.m., The Dance Space
6004-A West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Music: Dave Wiesler, piano and David Knight, fiddle
Admission: $20
Baltimore Class Holiday Party
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsville, MD
Music: Marty Taylor, flute & concertina and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: Free!
NIH Class Holiday Party
8:00 p.m., NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: Free!
2019January 2019
February 2019
March 2019
April 2019
May 2019
June 2019
July 2019
August 2019
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
December 2019
January 2019
Welcome the New Year Dance
1:00 - 4 PM, Glen Echo Town Hall,
Glen Echo, MD
Musics: Waverley Station - David Knight, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20 (free to Glen Echo Residents)
Chili Feed immediately following at Guy and Susan's Home
Burns Night Celebration
7:30 p.m., the Durant Center
1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Melissa Running, piano
Admission: Free for spectators and for those who paid No. VA spring tuition; $8 for everyone else
February 2019
Dance through Book 52, the newest RSCDS dance book
1-5 p.m., National Institutes of Health (NIH), Building T-39
Use the CVIF for weekend entry
Videos and cribs
Recommended for intermediate dancers and above
Suggested donation: $5
St. Columba's Valentine Dance
1:30 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center Gym, Greenbelt, MD
Raffle! Comfort food follows!
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle, and Melissa Running, piano
Admission: $20, Students $10
SASSMM Burns Night Supper
Urbana Volunteer Fire Department Hall, Urbana, MD
Tickets: $30
March 2019
Fiddle Club Scottish Dance Party
2:00 p.m., Ballroom Back Room (NEW LOCATION), Glen Echo Park (Park Map), Glen Echo, MD
Music: The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Admission: $10
No.Va. Snowdrop Dance
1:45 p.m. dance walkthrough, 2:30 p.m. dance
Daniel Gym, St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine Street, Alexandria, 22302
Music: Thistle House - David Knight, fiddle; Dave Wiesler, piano; and Dan Emery, pipes
Admission: $25 RSCDS members, $30 non-members, $10 students
No.Va. Challenge Class (PDF)
The class is intended for experienced Scottish country dancers who want a
challenge and to work on their own dancing. There will be technique practice
and some interesting dances with minimal walk-throughs.
8-9:30 p.m., The Durant Center, Alexandria, VA
Music: Barbara Saliunas, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $10
Richmond Dance - Remembering Sandy Miller
2 p.m., The Dance Space, 6004-A West Broad St., Richmond, VA
Music: John Turner, fiddle and Ralph Gordon, bass
Admission: $20
Beginners' Boost (PDF)
For newer dancers and those who wish to polish the basics.
2-5 p.m. at the Durant Center
1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA
Metro: Blue or Yellow Line to King Street
Teacher: Janet Peterson
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Janina O'Brien, piano
Admission: $15
April 2019
Alexandria FUNdamentals class Graduation Party (PDF)
7:30 p.m., at the Durant Center
1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA
Metro: Blue or Yellow Line to King Street
Cheat Sheet (PDF)
Crib sheets and videos online
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Jane Ziki, piano
Admission: $8 drop-in fee for those who have not paid No.Va. tuition
No.Va. Challenge Class (PDF)
The class is intended for experienced Scottish country dancers who want a
challenge and to work on their own dancing. There will be technique practice
and some interesting dances with minimal walk-throughs.
8-9:30 p.m., The Durant Center Alexandria, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $10
Baltimore Spring Tea Dance
2 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano, with Marty Taylor, winds and concertina
Admission: $20; students $10
May 2019
Your Basic Tea Dance!
2:30 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church
5533 16th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205
Dance review at 1:45 p.m.
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: RSCDS members $20; Non-members $25; Students $10
Baltimore May Party
8:00 P.M., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville, Maryland
Cheat Sheets
Featuring music by Becky Ross (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano)
Drop in fee: $5.00
Information: Fred Eustis 410-922-6368 or Margaret Mac Leod 410-532-7021
June 2019
Capital Weekend
Teacher: Jeff Corrigan, Placerville, CA
August 2019
Carol Porter Celebration Dance
7 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church
5533 16th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205
Music by Waverley Station: David Knight, fiddle and
Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: RSCDS Members: $20; Non-members: $25; Students: $10
23rd Annual Frederick Workshop and Dance
2:30 p.m. class, 5 p.m. potluck, followed by an informal dance
Walkersville Town Hall, Walkersville, MD
Admission: $5 plus potluck contribution
The Virginia Scottish Games
Participation dancing each morning at our tent
Scottish Country Dance Party each day at 2 p.m.
Videos and crib notes
Great Meadow, 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA
September 2019
Challenge Class
with teacher Margaret Grandine
The class is intended for experienced dancers who want to be challenged and
work on their own dancing. Energy level will be intense; walk-throughs minimal.
Truro Community Clubhouse, 4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale VA 22003
8 p.m. (shoes on!) to 10 p.m.
At least one musician, TBA
Suggested donation: $15 to cover facility and musician cost
Scottish Weekend
Camp Louise, Cascade, MD
Teachers: Mervyn Short, Jen Schoonover, and Geoffrey Selling
Musicians: Elke Baker, Judi Nicholson, Liz Donaldson, Dave Wiesler, Terry Traub, Marty Taylor, Ralph Gordon, Dan Emery
October 2019
Frederick 25th Anniversary Masquerade Party
7:00 p.m. Reception, 8:30 p.m. Grand March
Walkersville Town Hall, Walkersville, MD
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; Ralph Gordon, cello & bass
Admission: $30 by October 1, $35 after. See flyer for prepayment info.
Challenge Class (PDF)
8 p.m. (shoes on) to 10 p.m.
NIH, Building T-39, Wisconsin Ave. and NIH Gateway Dr., Bethesda, MD
With teacher Yvonne Yang
And musicians Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $15
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
8-10:30 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center
15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Music by Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20; $15 students
Northern Virginia Class Party (PDF), 7:30 p.m.
At The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria VA.
Dance Instructions (PDF)
Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: free with paid class tuition; $8 drop-in fee
Program coming soon!
November 2019
Argyle Weekend 2019
Teachers: David Queen, Lancashire, UK; and Andy Taylor-Blenis, Boston, MA
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; Ralph Gordon, cello & bass
REGISTER BY 10/21/2019 FOR A DISCOUNT!
Beginners' Boost (PDF)
For newer dancers and those who wish to polish the basics.
3 (shoes on)-5 p.m. at the Woman's Club of Arlington
700 South Buchanan Street, Arlington, VA 22204
Parking is available on site; the Woman's Club is a few blocks' walk from Columbia Pike, which has bus service from Pentagon City metro
Teacher: Maria Ward
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle
Admission: $15
December 2019
Alexandria Christmas Walk Parade and Participation Dancing
11 a.m. Parade (participants, please gather at 10 a.m.)
2:30 p.m., Scottish Country Dance Party
The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA
Come dance with us, all are welcome! Dance program will include participation dances especially for our audience.
Dance instructions (PDF)
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle
Admission: Free!
SCDSW Class Holiday Party
Dance Instructions
8:00 p.m., NIH Building T-39, Bethesda, MD
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: Free!
Baltimore Class Holiday Party
Dance Instructions
8:00 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
Music: Marty Taylor, flute and concertina and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: Free!
Northern Virginia Holiday Dance Party (PDF)
7:30 p.m., The Woman's Club of Arlington, 700 S. Buchanan St., Arlington, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Devisors: Ellie Briscoe and Maria Ward
Admission: free for those who have paid trimester tuition; $8 for all others
SASMM 2019 Hogmanay Celebration
7:00 p.m.-midnight, Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD
Live band, Ceilidh dancing, and Scottish Dinner
Sign up here!
Delaware Valley Hogmanay
8:30 p.m., Germantown Friends School Field House, Philadelphia, PA
Music: James MacQueen, Mara Shea & Dave Wiesler
Admission: RSCDS Members $40.00, Non-RSCDS members $45.00, Students $15.00, Spectators and under age 13 $5.00
2020
January 2020
February 2020
March 2020
April 2020
May 2020
Upcoming in 2020
January 2020
Welcome the New Year Dance
1-4 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20 (Glen Echo residents free)
Chili Feed right after the dance at Guy and Susan's
Northern Virginia Burns Night
7:30 p.m., The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; and Jane Ziki, piano
Free to those who paid spring tuition; $8 all others; spectators free!
Cheat sheet coming soon!
Cribs and videos
February 2020
St. Columba's Valentine Dance
1:30 p.m., Greenbelt Youth Center, 99 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
Note new location across the parking lot from the Community Center (Map)
Dancing, then comfort food
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; Carrie Rose, flute
Admission: $15 dancers, $5 students
Challenge Class
The class is intended for experienced dancers who want to be challenged and
work on their own dancing. Dancing will be at a high energy level.
1:30 (shoes on!)-3:30 p.m., Truro Community Clubhouse
4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale VA 22003
Teacher: Ellie Briscoe
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; Jane Ziki, piano
Suggested donation: $15 to cover facility and musician cost
Something new: Snowdrop Dance Preview
with devisors Jay Andrews and Elizabeth Holtan
Jay and Elizabeth will lead participants through a selection of dances
on the program; you'll dance to CDs.
3-5 p.m., Local Motion Project Dance Studio
2377 Dove Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Admission: $5
SASMM Burns Night
5:30 PM - click above link for reservations!
Urbana Department Fire Hall
March 2020
Fiddle Club Scottish Dance Party
2:00 p.m., Ballroom Back Room (NEW LOCATION), Glen Echo Park (Park Map), Glen Echo, MD
Music: The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Admission: $10
Northern Virginia Class Dance Party
7:30 p.m., The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Music by Waverley Station:
David Knight, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: Free to those who have paid spring 2020 tuition;
$8 all others
Snowdrop Dance
1 p.m. (12:15 p.m. review), St. Stephen's/St. Agnes Lower School
400 Fontaine St., Alexandria, VA 22302
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Details com ing soon!
Richmond St. Patrick's Day Dance
2 p.m., The Dance Space, 6004-A, West Broad St., Richmond VA
Music: Tim Macdonald and Jeremy Ward, from Chicago
Admission: $22
Cribs and videos
Light refreshments will be served during intermission.
39th Pittsburgh Highland Ball Weekend
Teacher: Tine McKay, Mountville, PA
Music: Highland Square - Elissa Hock-Wimmer (piano), Fred Mamula (fiddle), Jack Lindberg(flute/whistle/banjo), Arthur McNair (Accordion)
Beginners' Boost (PDF)
For newer dancers and those who wish to polish the basics.
2 p.m. (arrival 1:45 p.m., warmups at 2) to 3:30 p.m. at the
Del Ray United Methodist Church
100 East Windsor Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301. Entrance to the social Hall is on side street - Clyde Street.
Teacher: Maria Ward
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle
Admission: $10; students with ID $5
April 2020
Challenge Class (PDF)
This energetic class is intended for experienced dancers who want to be challenged and
work on their own dancing.
1:30 (shoes on!)-3:30 p.m.Truro Community Clubhouse
4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale VA 22003
Teacher: Yvonne Yang
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; Jane Ziki, piano
Suggested donation: $15 to cover facility and musician cost
POSTPONED: Saturday-Sunday, April 18-19
Delaware Valley 50th Anniversary Celebration
CANCELED: Saturday, April 25, 2020
2020 Capital Weekend Workshop and Ball
Walkersville Town Hall, Walkersville, MD
Teacher: Susan Tumlin, Atlanta, GA
Stay Tuned for updates!
May 2020
CANCELED: Friday, May 1-Sunday, May 17
RSCDS Spring Fling/Fringe
Spring Fling is for dancers age 12-35. Spring Fringe is for dancers age 35+.
St. Petersburg, Russia and Toronto, Canada
CANCELED: Friday-Sunday, May 8-10, 2020
Boston Branch Highland Ball Weekend
First Parish Church,
349 Boston Post Road
Weston, MA
CANCELED:Sunday, May 17, 2020
Baltimore Spring Tea Dance
2 p.m.; $20 (students $15)
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD
Music by Terpsichore: Elke Baker - fiddle, Liz Donaldson - piano, and Marty Taylor - winds and concertina
CANCELED: Sunday, May 31, 2020
Your Basic Tea Dance!
2 p.m.Truro Community Clubhouse
4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale VA 22003
Upcoming in 2020
CANCELED: Sunday-Saturday, July 5-11, 2020
Blue Ridge Scottish Dance School
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
CANCELED: Friday, July 10-Saturday, July 18, 2020
Pinewoods Scottish Sessions I-II
Friday-Monday, July 10-13, 2020 Session I
Monday-Saturday, July 13-18, 2020 Session II
Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA
CANCELED: Sunday, July 19-Sunday, August 2, 2020
TAC Summer School
TAC Summer Events
Sunday-Sunday, July 29-August 2 Teacher Candidate Classes
Friday-Sunday, July 24-26, 2020 Teachers Conference Weekend
Sunday-Sunday, July-26-August 2, 2020 Summer School
Summer School is open to all dancers!
Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
CANCELED: Sunday, July 19-Sunday, August 16, 2020
RSCDS Summer School
Sunday-Sunday, July 19-26, 2020 Week 1
Sunday-Sunday, July 26-August 2 Week 2
Sunday-Sunday, August 2-9 Week 3
Sunday-Sunday, August 9-16 Week 4
Check the schedule to see teachers, musicians, and which weeks teacher training, DAA, and other specialty courses are offered.
St. Andrews University, St. Andrews, Scotland
CANCELED: Friday-Sunday, September 25-27, 2020
Scottish Weekend
Camp Louise, Cascade, MD
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
ON-LINE! Please e-mail ellenter@comcast.net for the link!
8-10:30 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center
15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Contact: ellenter@comcast.net for the link!
Admission: FREE!
Admission: $20; $15 students
Friday-Sunday, November 13-15, 2020
Argyle Weekend XXXVII (37)
Argyle will be virtual this year! Register to receive the links!
Teacher: Raphaëlle Orgeret, Lyon, France
Music Teacher: Hanneke Cassel, Boston, MA
Ball Musician: Dave Wiesler, piano
Admission: FREE! Donations appreciated!
2021
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January 2021
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Northern Virginia Burns Celebration (PDF), 7:30 p.m. ONLINE
Two party review sessions: Saturday, January 23, 3 p.m. and Wednesday, January 27, 7 p.m.
Live music with Elke Baker, fiddle
Maria Ward, devisor and emcee
Zoom links will be sent shortly before January 23
February 2021
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
St. Columba's Valentine's Party, February 9, 2021
March 2021
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Northern Virginia Snowdrop Dance (PDF), 3 p.m. ONLINE
Party review at 2:15 p.m.
With musicians from two continents and
Margaret Grandine, devisor and emcee
Registration required
Musician names and websites
May 2021
Saturday, May 22, 2021
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Awakening the Muscle Memory, with
Andy Taylor-Blenis
Register by 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, so we can send you the Zoom link.
July 2021
IN PERSON: Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction (PDF), July 24, 2021TAC Virtual Summer School, July 28-31, 2021
September 2021
Saturday, September 18, 2021
NEW start time: 3 p.m., The Carol Porter Dance
Music by Elke Baker, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $15 for dancers; $5 for newcomers
We'll do easy, familiar dances and ceilidh dances, with time for socializing.
Dance cribs and videos
Saturday, September 25, 2021
3 p.m. EDT, Scottish Weekend Virtual Concert
Concert on YouTube, followed by socializing on Zoom.
E-mail chair@scottishweekend.org for the links.
November 2021
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
St. Columba's Halloween Dance
7:30-8:30 p.m., College Park Community Center
51 Pierce Avenue, College Park, MD, 20740
Music (live) by Becky Ross, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, piano
Covid mask and proof of vaccination required; please arrive early to check in.
Space is limited to about 4 sets; please E-mail Rich Valentich if you plan to come.
Admission: Free!
Costumes encouraged but no food, please.
A fun program of familiar dances!
Friday-Sunday, November 12-14, 2021
Argyle Weekend XXXVIII
Teacher: Katherine Giacoletti, Wyncote, PA
Music: Elegant Echoes - Becky Ross, fiddle; Colleen Reed, flute; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Now also available for Argyle XXXVII, November 13-15,
2020, are videos and instructions for dances taught; details on how to request dance and music class recordings; and links to short slide presentations shown during the Ball.
December 2021
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Northern Virginia Christmas Dance Party
7:30 p.m., usual class location
Sean Heely, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $5
2022
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January 2022
POSTPONED Welcome the New Year Dance, Jan. 9, 2022
Welcome the New Year Dance
1-4 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD
Musicians: Liz Donaldson and Becky Ross
Proof of COVID Vaccination required - 40 dancers max
Advance reservations required (see flyer above)
Admission $20 at the door
CANCELLED Chili Feed at Susan and Guy's house CANCELLED
January 27, 2022
Northern Virginia Burns Celebration.
Live online, with Dave Wiesler on piano.
If you are not already receiving an e-mail invitation to attend online, please e-mail info@rsdcs-greaterdc.org to request it.
Have your own refreshments in hand for the Toasts:
To the Lassies; To the Laddies; and To the Immortal Memory.
Videos and Cribs
February 2022
February 13, 2022
Special class with Samuele Graziani, live from Italy
1 p.m. Eastern Standard US time.
See some of the charming dance videos he and his family have made in their living room in Italy.
Please register to receive the Zoom link.
March 2022
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
St. Columba's St. Patrick's Dance
Cheat sheet (PDF)
7:30-8:30 p.m., College Park Community Center
51 Pierce Avenue, College Park, MD, 20740
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, piano
Covid mask and proof of vaccination required; please arrive early to check in.
Space is limited to about 4 sets; please E-mail Rich Valentich if you plan to come.
Admission: Free!
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Northern Virginia St. Patrick's Day Party
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; Barbara Saliunas, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
7:30 p.m., usual class location or email us for venue information.
Music: Becky Ross,fiddle; Barbara Saliunas, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $5
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Welcome to Spring Dance
This is the rescheduled Welcome the New Year Dance
1-4 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall, Glen Echo, MD
Musicians: Liz Donaldson and Becky Ross
Admission $20 at the door
Proof of COVID Vaccination required - 40 dancers max
To reserve your space, please contact Sara Robinson at sara.tapdancer@verizon.net or 301/785-3441.
April 2022
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Snowdrop Dance Day
Cheat sheet (PDF)
10 a.m.-12 p.m. mini-workshops taught by Elizabeth Iwasawa, Ellen Ternes, Thomas Iwasawa, and Janet (Peterson) Carter
2-4 p.m. dance
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Space limited to 40 dancers! You may attend the morning, afternoon or both.
Register to reserve your spot or to receive Zoom info!
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
St. Columba's Welcome Back to Greenbelt Party
8:00 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Dance list (cribs, diagrams, and videos), Cheat sheet (PDF)
Contact: Ritch Valentich
Admission: Free!
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Northern Virginia AGM & Party
7:30 p.m., usual class location or email us for venue information or Zoom link for the meeting.
Meeting documents (please print your own copies)
Dance list (cribs, diagrams, and videos)
Admission: $5
May 2022
Thursday, May 19, 2022
7:30 p.m., Northern Virginia Spring into Summer Dance (PDF)
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Usual class location or email us for venue information.
If you haven't already done so, please agree to our Health Policy to dance at our venue.
Cheat Sheet (PDF)
Videos and cribs
Admission: $5
June 2022
Saturday, June 4, 2022
SASMM Mid-Summer's Eve Ceilidh
6 PM $30 Members or $35 non-Members
July 2022
Sunday-Sunday, July 3-10, 2022
Blue Ridge Scottish Dance School
Please register if you plan to attend! The school needs 60 people registered by May 1, 2022, to go forward this year!
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Pinewoods Scottish Sessions
Friday-Monday, July 8-11, 2022: Scottish Session I
Monday-Saturday, July 11-16, 2022: Scottish Session II
Pinewoods Dance Camp, Plymouth, MA
Applications are open! Please apply before April 1, 2022 for lottery eligibility.
Sunday-Sunday, July 24-31, 2022
TAC Summer School
Mt. Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
July-24-August 14, 2022
RSCDS Summer School
University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
August 2022
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Carol Porter Summer Celebration Dance
Dance at 2 p.m., Brief party review at 1 p.m.
Music by Becky Ross, fiddle, and Dave Wiesler, piano
Admission fee: $20
All attendees must be fully vaccinated and acknowledge our Health Policy in advance, or at the door.
We appreciate face masks, but they are not required at this time.
For more information, contact rscdsnova@gmail.com
September 2022
Saturday-Sunday, September 3-4, 2022
Virginia Scottish Games
2:30 p.m. Saturday Dance Party (PDF) at the SCD Tent
2:00 p.m. Sunday SCD Demo at the Highland Dance Stage
FREE ADMISSION if you volunteer to help at the SCD Tent!
Friday-Sunday, September 23-25, 2022
Scottish Weekend
Camp Louise, Cascade, Maryland
Please check our web site for details.
October 2022
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Iwasawa Anniversary Dance (PDF)
2:00 p.m., Truro Community Clubhouse, Annandale, VA
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Dance List: https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/35857/
Contact Thomas Iwasawa for more information
November 2022
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
St. Columba's Halloween Party
7:30 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio, Greenbelt, MD
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $10 (FREE for beginners)
Costumes welcome!
Friday-Sunday, November 11-13, 2022
Argyle Weekend XXXIX
Teachers: Charles Liu, Watertown, MA and Ellen Ternes, Greenbelt, MD
Music: Mara Shea, fiddle and Dave Wiesler, piano
Additional Class Musicians: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Plese register by October 17 to reserve your place! We will finalize venues based on the number of registrants. Zoom may be offered if there is sufficient interest.
December 2022
Saturday, December 10, 2022
SCD of Washington Holiday Dance Party
Dance Instructions
Cribs, Diagrams & Videos
3 p.m., White Oak Middle School
12201 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD
Music: Becky Ross and Liz Donaldson
Suggested Donation: $10; SCD of W Covid Policy applies
Dinner to follow for all at MacLeods' house!!
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Northern Virginia Holiday Party
7:30 p.m., usual class venue or email nova@rscds-greaterdc.org for details.
Music: Terpsichore - Elke Baker, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $12 RSCDS members, $15 non-members, for those who have not paid the No.Va. trimester fee
2023
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January 2023
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Welcome the New Year Dance
1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall
6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Dance Cheat Sheet
Admission: $20 donation
Music: Dave Wiesler, piano and Becky Ross, fiddle
Note that proof of vaccination will be required.
Attendance is limited to 48 dancers! To reserve your place please RSVP to Sara Robinson at sara.tapdancer@verizon.net, 301-785-3441.
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Harrisburg 12th Night Tea Dance
2:00 - 6:00 p.m., Silver Spring Presbyterian Church
444 Silver Spring Rd., Mechanicsville, PA
Music: Elke Baker, Jane Ziki, and Dan Emery
Admission: $20 dancers, $5 non-dancers; MASKS REQUIRED!
Contact: Jessica Hart, 717-609-3620, hartmitch@gmail.com or
Tine MacKay, 717-725-0842, tine.mackay@gmail.com
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Charlottesville Burns Night Tea Dance
Music: David Knight, fiddle and Janet Muse, piano
Admission: $25
RSVP to Caroline Jimenez, text/call (434) 242-2362 or email jimenezjcnd@gmail.com
February 2023
St. Columba's Valentine Dance
2:00 p.m. dancing, 4:30 p.m. potluck
Greenbelt Youth Center, 99 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
Note new location across the parking lot from the Community Center (Map)
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle; Liz Donaldson, piano; Carrie Rose, flute
Admission: $20
Contact: Barbara Valentich, stcolumba.rscds@gmail.com
March 2023
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Northern Virginia Snowdrop Dance
3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA
With Becky Ross, fiddle and Jane Ziki, piano
Admission: $20
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Delaware Valley 50th Anniversary Celebration
2:30-4:30 p.m. workshop, 7:30 p.m. dance
Teachers: Jenny Beer and Melissa Shaner
Music: Mind the Gap
Registration required
Saturday, March 25, 2023
40th Pittsburgh Highland Ball
Theme: Ruby - Wizard of Oz
2 p.m., The Washington Elks Lodge, Washington, PA
Music: Highland Square
Admission: $20
Registration (PDF) required, and must be received by March 18
April 2023
Friday-Saturday, April 21-22, 2023
Capital Weekend
Registration is now open!
Capital Weekend Brochure (PDF)
White Oak Middle School, 12201 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Teacher: Susan Tumlin, Atlanta, GA
Music: Highland Square
May 2023
Friday-Sunday, May 19-21, 2023
NY Branch 60th Pawling Weekend
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, Copake, NY
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Basic Tea Dance
A dance to celebrate our new dancers in the DC area!
3:00 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20
Sponsored by RSCDS, Northern Virginia and Washington Branches
August 2023
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Note Venue Change!
Northern Virginia Carol Porter Celebration Dance
7 p.m., Arlington, VA
With musicians Becky Ross, fiddle; and Dave Wiesler, piano
September 2023
Saturday-Sunday, September 2-3, 2023
Virginia Scottish Games
5089 Old Tavern Road, Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
2 p.m. Saturday Dance Party, Scottish Country Dancing tent
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday SCD demonstrations, Highland dance stage
Friday-Sunday, September 22-24, 2023
Scottish Weekend
Camp Louise, Cascade, MD
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Greater D.C. Area RSCDS Centenary Dance
Celebrating the RSCDS Centenary
2 p.m. Greenbelt Community Center Gym
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $20
Contact: Sara Robinson, 301-229-8776 or sara.tapdancer@verizon.net
October 2023
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
St. Columba's Halloween Party (PDF)
Cheat Sheet (PDF)
7:00-9:00 p.m., Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio, Greenbelt, MD
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $10
Costumes welcome!
November 2023
Friday-Sunday, November 10-12, 2023
Argyle Weekend XL
40th Anniversary and RSCDS Centenary
Teachers: Rebecca Blackhall-Peters, Summerland, BC, Canada and
Dave Hall, London, England & Vienna Austria
Music: Liz Donaldson, piano; Elke Baker, fiddle; and Shona MacFadyen, fiddle
December 2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Old Town Alexandria Christmas Walk
Dancing down the streets, literally!
Details coming.
Monday, December 11, 2023
SCDSW Holiday Party
7:30 p.m., White Oak Middle School
12201 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Free Admission - but donations always welcome!
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Northern Virginia "Tween" Party
7:30 p.m. at our usual Arlington class venue
2024
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January 2024
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Welcome the New Year Dance.
Cribs and videos
1 p.m., Glen Echo Town Hall
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Dave Wiesler, piano
Donation of $20 requested at door (Glen Echo residents free)
Treats for sharing table gratefully accepted!
Chili feed at Guy and Susan's after the dance.
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Harrisburg 12th Night Tea Dance
2:00 - 6:00 p.m., Silver Spring Presbyterian Church
444 Silver Spring Rd., Mechanicsville, PA
Music: Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson, and Dan Emery
Pot Luck at Intermission
Admission: $20 dancers, $5 non-dancers
Contact: Jessica Hart, 717-609-3620, hartmitch@gmail.com or
Tine MacKay, 717-725-0842, tine.mackay@gmail.com
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Northern Virginia Burns Night
7:30 p.m., The Woman's Club of Arlington (usual class venue)
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Friday, January 26, 2024
Washington DC St Andrews Soc. Burns Supper
February 2024
Sunday, February 11, 2024
St. Columba's Valentine Dance
1:30 p.m. dancing, 4:30 p.m. potluck
Greenbelt Youth Center, 99 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD
Note new location across the parking lot from the Community Center (Map)
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, piano
Contact: Barbara Valentich, stcolumba.rscds@gmail.com
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Beginners' Boost (PDF)
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Truro Community Clubhouse, Annandale, VA
Teacher: Chrissy Gore, Delaware Valley Branch
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle, and Liz Donaldson, piano
Suggested Contribution: $15
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Suggested Contribution: $5
1:30-4:30 p.m., Truro Community Clubhouse, Annandale, VA
Saturday, February 24, 2024
SASMM Burns Night Supper
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Northern Virginia Leap Day Dance (PDF)
7:30 p.m., The Woman's Club of Arlington (usual class venue)
Music: Becky Ross, fiddle and Liz Donaldson, piano
Admission: $8 members / $10 non-members (for those who have not paid the No.Va. trimester fee) Spectators free!
March 2024
Sunday, March 10, 2024
NOVA Snowdrop Ball
3:00 PM, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington
Music: Becky Ross (fiddle) and Dave Wiesler (piano)
$20 Admission
April 2024
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Fiddle Club Scottish Dance Party
2:00 p.m., Truro Community Clubhouse, Annandale, VA
Music: The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
Suggested Contribution: $15
Saturday, April 13, 2024
"Spring Cleaning" Dance Workshop
Review and practice the more challenging figures/formations/dances for 2024 Capital Weekend (Welcome Dance and Ball)!
1:00 - 4:00 pm, Greenbelt Community Center, Room 201
Teachers: Janet Carter and Ellen Ternes
Music: Becky Ross, Fiddle
Suggested Donation: $10
Questions? Contact: Janet Carter at jpeterson0615@gmail.com
Monday, April 15, 2024
Deils and Excisemen Scottish Country Dance Party
Sponsored by David Courret-Knight
Dance List
8:00 p.m., Truro Community Clubhouse, Annandale, VA
Music: David Knight, fiddle and Andy Imbrie, piano
Suggested Contribution: $15
Registration and Questions? David Courret-Knight at david_courret-knight@proton.me or at 202-531-3250.
Space is limited, registration encouraged.
Friday-Saturday, April 19-21, 2024
Capital Weekend
White Oak Middle School, 12201 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Teachers: Linda Henderson, Walnut Creek, CA and Pam Stephens, Chapel Hill, NC
Music: Susie Petrov, piano; Paul Woodiel, fiddle; and a special guest from Scotland!
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Northern Virginia AGM
7:30 p.m., The Woman's Club of Arlington (usual class venue)
Dancing to recorded music starts after the meeting;
if you're not a member you don't need to be there at 7:30.
May 2024
Friday-Sunday, May 10-12, 2024
Boston Highland Ball Weekend
Musicians: Mara Shea, Catherine Miller, Beth Murray, Tom Pixton, Stephen Thomforde
Boston Branch
Friday-Sunday, May 17-19, 2024
Pawling Weekend
Teachers: Katherine Giacoletti and Katherine Shearman
Musicians: Elizabeth Anderson, Susie Petrov, Ben Anderson, Catherine Miller
New York Branch
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Your Basic Tea Dance
3 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church
5533 N. 16th Street, Arlington, VA
With musicians Miranda Weinberg, fiddle; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Selected dance walk-throughs at 2:15
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Baltimore End of Season Social - May Dance Party
7:30 p.m., Catonsville Presbyterian Church
Music: Elke Baker (Fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (Piano)
Admission: $0 drop-in fee (FREE!)
June 2024
July 2024
Friday-Saturday, July 5-13, 2024
Pinewoods Scottish Sessions I & II
Go for one or both sessions!
Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA
Sunday-Saturday, July 7-13, 2024
Blue Ridge Scottish Dance School
Full and part week options!
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Sunday-Sunday, July 14-August 11, 2024
RSCDS Summer School
Go for 1 or 2 weeks! Teacher training, musicians course, and youth week options!
University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland
Tuesday-Sunday, July 23-August 4, 2024
TAC Summer Events
Teachers' weekend, teacher training, and class levels for beginner through teacher! Full and half-week options.
Youth registration rate available.
Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
August 2024
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Carol Porter Dance
8:00 p.m. (review at 7:15 p.m.), Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA
Music: David Courret-Knight, fiddle; Ellen Gira, cello; and Liz Donaldson, piano
Saturday-Sunday, August 31-September 1, 2024
Virginia Scottish Games
Great Meadow, The Plains, VA
October 2024
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Walk gently or dance all-out at this
low-impact party: Walk Scottish
2-4 pm, Woman's Club of Arlington, 700 S. Buchanan St., Arlington
Music: Liz Donaldson - piano, and Becky Ross - fiddle
Cheat Sheet
Videos and cribs
Contributions to refreshments afterward will be welcome!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Greenbelt Halloween Dance
Dance Cheat Sheet
7:30 PM, Greenbelt Community Center
Music: Liz Donaldson, piano and Becky Ross, fiddle
Costumes: Optional
Admission: $15
November 2024
Friday-Sunday, November 8-10, 2024
Argyle Weekend XLI
Registration will open in the fall.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA
Teachers: Raphaëlle Orgeret, Lyon, France and Lois New, Albany, NY
Music: Keith Smith, fiddle and Dave Wiesler, piano
Saturday, November 23, 2024
The Northern Virginia and Washington Branches invite you to
Dance Around the World!
2 p.m., Truro Community Clubhouse, 4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annandale, VA
The RSCDS supplied a list of dances and music; the program will include most of them.
Videos and cribs
A potluck will follow dancing, please bring something (international?) to share!
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