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This listing will include all the events and activities for Dance Scottish Week 2010 which we are informed about. They are listed alphabetically by town/city (not just in the UK!). Please send your details to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and include as much information as possible - event, date, location/venue, cost, and preferably an email contact. Click on the town/city name to go to their event/s: Aberdeen; Adelaide; Banchory; Bergvliet; Birmingham; Brussels; Buckinghamshire / Berkshire; Calgary; Camberley; Coatbridge; Croydon; Dunoon; Duns; East Angus; Edinburgh (Dunedin); Edmonton; Falkirk; Garstang; Glasgow; Gothenburg; Hamburg; Hamilton (Ontario); Hawaii; Helensburgh area; Inverness; Kirkcaldy; Leicester; London; Macclesfield; Nanaimo: Newcastle-upon-Tyne & Northumberland; Orlando; Oxfordshire; Saitama; Salt Spring Island, BC; Sheffield; Somerset; Stuttgart; Surbiton; Tokai; Troon; Twin Cities; Winnipeg
Friday 17 September, at the McRobert Hall, Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen Wine reception at 7.30pm followed by the Dance Scottish Week's formal opening dance, to the music of Colin Dewar, from 8.00pm - midnight. Tickets £10 from Lynn Wood or from Headquarters (admission by ticket only). Download dance programme here. Contact: Lynn Wood, Aberdeen Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 01224 636128 Branch website: http://www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk/
Sunday 19 September A Sunday afternoon fun grandparent/grandchild Social Dance Ceilidh, and members are encouraged to "bring a friend". Tuesday 21 September Branch members will be encouraged to "bring a friend" to the Branch Class - it will be an introduction to Scottish dancing for friends, a fun night and a supper will be provide. Contact: Rosemary Flaherty, Adelaide & Districts Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscds.org.au/
Saturday 25 September, at Drumoak Bowling Club Hall, Drumoak, near Banchory 7.30pm - midnight: A traditional ceilidh, with local talent performing, including Hector Riddell, the Champion of Champions of Bothy Ballads, and Talia Mathers, a young girl from Aberdeen who represented Scotland in last year's "Off by Heart" poetry competition on the BBC. Frank Thomson duo will be providing the music. Stovies are served around 9.00pm, and everyone brings their own drink and glasses! Price £10, primary schoolchildren £6. Tickets available from contact below. Contact: Isobel McMillan on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 01330 850249 Saturday 18 September, at Trinity Church Hall, Newton Drive, Meadowridge 7.30pm: Bergvliet Scottish Country Dance Club in Cape Town celebrate their 52nd birthday party in conjunction with Dance Scottish Week Contact: Gill Loubser on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Saturday 18 September, at Selly Oak Methodist Church Hal, Birmingham 7.30 - 11.00pm: Welcome Social - all dances will be walked through. £3.50 dancers, £2.00 spectators/students. Please bring a plate of food! Contact: Branch website: http://www.birmingham-rscds.org.uk/
Monday 20 September AND Thursday 23 September, at St Andrews Church, Chaussee de Vleurgat 181, 1050 Brussels 20.00 - 22.00hrs: Open Evening - come and give "dance Scottish" a try, with the St Andrews Church Scottish Country Dance Group Contact: Anne Scobie on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Group website: http://www.bricksite.com/scdbrussels
Saturday 18 September at Marlow Carnival in Higginson Park, Marlow Marlow and Maidenhead Scottish Dancing Clubs will be demonstrating and encouraging participation in easy Scottish dances during the afternoon. A short season of beginners' classes will follow in Marlow in October and November. Contact: Jane Courtier on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Group website: http://www.maidenheadscottishdancing.org.uk
Saturday 18 September, at North of McKnight Community Resource Centre, 95 Falshire Drive NE, Calgary 1.00 - 4.00pm: RSCDS Calgary Branch and the St Giles Scottish Dance Group are taking part in a free multicultural event, doing a demonstration of Scottish country dancing, along with table display including information about where to dance in Calgary. Saturday 18 September, at Scarboro United Church Auditorium, 134 Scarboro Avenue, SW Calgary 7.30 - 10.00pm: Evening of Scottish country dancing, cost $5.00
Monday 20 September, at Scarboro United Church Auditorium, 134 Scarboro Avenue, SW Calgary 7.30 - 10.00pm: Open House, hosted by the St Giles Scottish Dance Group - no cost to newcomers! Contact: for all events, contact Janyn Bertram on (403) 585 3842 or on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscdscalgary.org/
Saturday 18 September, at Heatherside Community Centre, Camberley, GU15 1BB 7.00 - 10.30pm: Berks/Hants/Surrey Border Branch are holding a Ceilidh - an evening of music, dancing and games for all the family. A light supper will be served during the evening. Children £3.00, adults £5.00. Contact: Chris Brown, on 01252 674708 or on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscds-bhs.org.uk/
Thursday14 September, in Carnbroe Primary School Afternoon: As part of their Health Week, Carnbroe Primary School are having a Scottish Dance Afternoon, where all ten classes will have learned a dance to perform to the rest of the school. Contact: Joyce Gallagher, Carnbroe Primary School, Coatbridge, ML5 4SU
Wednesday 22 and Friday 24 September, at St Andrew's Church, Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon 8.00pm: Croydon & District Branch are offering the two classes that they hold free to people as "taster" sessions. Contact: Dorothy Pearson, Branch Secretary, on 01737 551724 or on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscdscroydon.org.uk/
Friday 17 September, in the Queens Hall, Dunoon 7.30 - 11.00pm: South Argyll Branch are holding an "Autumn Dance", with The Ian Muir Sound, tickets £10.00 Contact: Adam Goodall on 01369 830411 or on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Friday 17 September, at Allanton Village Hall 7.00 - 9.30pm: Family Ceilidh / Bring-a-Friend evening, adults £3, children £1.50 Contact: Ruby Wilkinson, Duns & District Branch Secretary, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Saturday 25 September, at the Columba Hall, Montrose 10.00am - 12 noon: Coffee morning, with home baking, tombola etc, and some demonstration dances throughout the morning. £1.50 Contact: Irene Heron, East Angus Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://web.mac.com/mimnoble/iWeb/RSCDS%20%28EA%29/Welcome.html
Wednesday 22 September, at Cluny Church Centre, Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh EH10 7.30 - 9.30pm: Dunedin Dancers will be happy to welcome visitors to its usual Wednesday evening social dancing session Contact: Sarah Muirhead, Dunedin Dancers Secretary, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Group website: http://www.dunedindancers.org.uk/
Friday 17 September, at Egge's Barn, Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton, Alberta 7.30 - 10.30pm: Edmonton Caledonian Branch invite everyone to the Fort Edmonton Scottish country dance Social to be held during Dance Scottish Week. Contact: Ann MacDonald on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscdsedmonton.org/ Tuesday 14 September, at Falkirk Town Hall 7.30pm: Enrolment Dance Saturday 18 September, at Grangemouth High School 2.00 - 4.00pm, Family Dance Event with teacher Anita Mackenzie. Cost £5 per family, or £2 per person Contact: Sheila Marshall on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Saturday 18 September, outside Booth's Supermarket, Cherestang Square, Garstang, nr Preston 10.30am & 11.30am: "demonstration" spots by Garstang Scottish Country Dance Club Contact: Ian Bates on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Saturday 11 September, at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum 2.00 - 4.00pm: Come and Try session, with George Meikle providing the music. Contact: Pat McBride on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Duncan Drummond, Glasgow Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 01505 850623 Branch website: http://www.rscdsglasgow.org/
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 September, in Valand, Central Gothenburg International Weekend course, with Peter & Pat Clark as Course Leader and Musician respectively. Course fees and programme will be announced later. For further details, contact either person below. Contact: Lars Jarenfors on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Nigel Nicholson on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscdsgothenburg.se/
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August, at Hamburger Polo Club, Hamburg The Scottish Country Dancers of Hamburg will be demonstrating SCD at British Day - a festival for all the family, celebrating the best of British culture, food, music and entertainment. The group will also be handing out flyers with information about where and when to "Dance Scottish" in Hamburg. More information at http://www.britishday.com. Contact: Valerie Puschmann on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Group website: http://www.scdhamburg.de/
Tuesday 21 September at MacNab Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab Street South, Hamilton, Ontario 7.30 - 9.30pm: From Hamilton, Ontario - the oldest RSCDS Branch in Canada - celebrate Dance Scottish Week! Come for Fun - Fitness - Fellowship, with Best of the Bands Musical Melodies to get your toes tapping. Invite all your friends and family to join us for a FREE night of dancing. More events to follow...! Contact: Scott and Cate Reid on 905 628 5837 Branch website: http://www.rscdshamilton.org/
Wednesday 22 September, at Moiliili Community Center 7.00pm: Celebrating Dance Scottish Week with the start of the Branch's fall season of classes. Contact: Lillian Cunningham, Hawaii Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Saturday 18 September, at Kilcreggan Pier (the landward end!). Kilcreggan is 30 minutes away from Helensburgh. 10.30am - noon: Come and Try Ceilidh - there is no cost. Ages 8-80, all welcome, and no experience is required. Contact: Helen Bain, Helensburgh & District Branch on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.helensburgh-rscds.org.uk/
Saturday 18 September, in the Old High Church Hall, Academy Street, Inverness 2.30 - 4.30pm: a "Taster Session" organised by Inverness Branch. All welcome. Contact: Irene Whyte, Inverness Branch secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: www.invernessrscds.co.uk
Wednesday 29 September in the Philp Hall, Kirkcaldy 7.30pm: "Taster" evening - all current members are encouraged to bring at least one friend along. Contact: Christine Browning, Kirkcaldy Branch Secretary, on 01592 267239
Friday 24 September, at the YMCA Dance Studio, East Street, Leicester 7.30 - 10.30pm: Scottish Ceilidh. Contact: Doris Buchanan, Leicester Branch Secretary, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.leicesterrscds.org.uk/
Saturday 11 September, in Duke of York Square, Kings Road, Chelsea, London 12.00 - 12.30pm: dancing display by the London Branch demonstration team
Saturday 11 September, in Kensington Gardens (at Bandstand), London 2.0 - 4.00pm: Open air dancing
Wednesday 15 September, at St Columba's Church Hall, Pont Street, London SW1X 0BD 6.30 - 9.30pm: Open House Taster Evening for Dance Scottish Week 2010
Friday 17 September, at St Columba's Church Hall, Pont Street, London SW1X 0BD 7.00 - 10.30pm: A London Ceilidh with the Glencraig Scottish Dance Band
Saturday 18 September, at St Columba's Church Hall, Pont Street, London SW1X 0BD 1.30 - 4.30pm: Youth Workshop 7.00 - 10.30pm: "Scotland in September" - a new season Branch dance
Contact: London Branch on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details of all above events Branch website: http://www.rscdslondon.org.uk/
Saturday 25 September, in the Macclesfield Market Place Macclesfield Scottish Country Dance Group will be performing some Scottish country dances, with the help of South Cheshire Pipe Band. Interested members of the public will be invited to a simplified session of the regular class the following week. Contact: Reg Flower on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thursday 16 September 7.30pm: "Open House" with Nanaimo Scottish Country Dancers. Potential new dancers are welcome, and members are encouraged to bring interested family and friends along for an evening of easy dances with refreshments to follow. Full details, including contact info, available at http://nanaimoscd.com. Group website: http://nanaimoscd.com/ NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE & NORTHUMBERLAND Saturday 11 September, at venue to be confirmed in MORPETH 2.00 - 4.00pm: Scottish Dance taster Contact: Sheila Trafford on 01670 512568
Wednesday 15 September, at Lockhart Room, Moot Hall, HEXHAM NE46 1XF 7.30 - 9.30pm: Scottish Dance taster Contact: Carol Sanderson on 01434 602431
Sunday 19 September, at Seaton Delaval Hall, "Centre Stage", The Ave, SEATON SLUICE NE62 4QP 1.30 - 4.30pm: Come and see Scottish country dancing in the grand setting of Seaton Delaval Hall, a National Trust property - come and join in! National Trust entry fee. Contact: Roger Hall on 01207 506059 or National Trust on 0191 237 9100
Wednesday 22 September, at St Andrew's Church, Grantham Rd, Sandyford, NEWCASTLE NE2 1QX 7.00 - 9.00pm: Scottish Dance taster - join the Branch's regular class for an evening Contact: Deb Lees & Roger Malton on 0191 217 0496
Saturday 25 September, at Knott Memorial Hall, HEDDON ON THE WALL NE15 0DT 7.00 - 10.30pm: "Simply Social" Scottish dance. All dances called and walked through, nothing hard! Live band. Contact: Carol Sanderson on 01434 602431 or Deb Lees on 0191 217 0496 Branch website: www.rscds-newcastle.org
10-12 September, at the Kenilworth Lodge, Sebring, Florida Orlando Branch will be celebrating Dance Scottish Week by holding their AGM and dance weekend. Teachers will be James Kutzner of Melbourne and Muriel Owens of Florida. Contact: Mary Baird on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or James Kutzner on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or registration form Branch website: http://www.rscdsorlandobranch.org/
Thursday 23 September "Bring a friend" evening of easy dances - more information to follow! Contact: Trisha Rawlings, Oxfordshire Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscdsoxfordshire.org.uk/
Saturday 15 September Afternoon: Special dance for Dance Scottish Week - easy dances, and reduced fee! Contact: Masanori Sato, Saitama Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.scottish-dance.join-us.jp/saitama-branch.html
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September, at the Farmer's Institute, Ganges, Salt Spring Island 9.00am - 5.00pm: Booth at the FALL FAIR. Salt Spring Island Scottish Country Dancers invite everyone to come to their booth to see what Scottish country dancing is all about. Club members will be on hand to delight you with their personal experience of the dance. There will also be videos of dances the group has performed. Come take a peek!
Monday 20 September, at All Saints by the Sea, Ganges, Salt Spring Island 6.00pm: Open House - everyone welcome, just show up and give it a try. You don't need a partner. It's fun, a good workout for body and mind, and yes, it's very social. Club members are encouraged to bring a friend to see what it's all about. All dances will be walked through and called - they will be easy and fun! Refreshments served.
Wednesday 22 September, at Meaden Hall, Royal Canadian Legion, Ganges 7.00pm: The Salt Spring Island Scottish Country Dance Club will be performing two Scottish country dances, accompanied by the Salt Spring Island Pipes & Drums. The viewing public will be invited to participate in some easy introductory dances. We are excited about dancing to live pipes! Contact: Stacia, the club secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Group website: www.saltspringscottishdancers.org
Monday 20 September, in the Dance Studio, Silverdale School, 2 Bents Crescent, Sheffield S11 9QH (google map link 7.30pm: Taster evening of Scottish Dance - free of charge! Contact: Norma Hutchinson, Sheffield Branch Secretary, on 0114 236 6723 Branch website: http://extra.shu.ac.uk/rscds
Saturday 18 September, at Kingsdon Village Hall 2.30 - 4.30pm: Family Tea Dance, dancing to recorded music with a break for cream tea! £5.00 at door (children £2.00) Contact: Sheila Barnes, Somerset Branch Secretary, on 01458 223596 or on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscdssomersetbranch.org.uk/
Wednesday 22 September, at Hauptstatterstr.142, 70178 Stuttgart, Germany 7.45 - 9.45pm: Tamburin Stuttgart e.V. welcome all to an OPEN HOUSE - come in, have a look and join in the fun
Saturday 25 September, at Ludwig-Uhland-Schule, Schulstr. 8, 73770 Denkendorf (near Stuttgart), Germany 10.00am - 5.00pm: WORKSHOP with Daphne Scobie Contact: Gwen Paterson-Traxler on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Group website: www.tamburin-stuttgart.de
Thursday 23 September, at St Matthews Primary School, Langley Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 6LW 8.00 - 10.30pm: Join in with Surbiton & District Caledonian Society, some easy dances plus some tuition, with MC Jim Cook. Non-members pay £3, which includes 12 dances, a cup of tea and biscuits. Contact: David Horwill on 01932 784866 Group website: http://www.surbitoncaledonian.co.uk
Sunday 19 September, at Kamiyashiro Recreation Hall in Nagoya 1.00 - 4.30pm: Tokai Branch are holding a "bring a friend" dance, all welcome. Admission free. Contact: Tokai Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/rscds/tokai
Friday 24 September, in the Concert Hall, Troon Wine reception at 7.00pm followed by the Dance Scottish Week's formal closing dance, to the music of Ian Muir, from 7.30 - 11.00pm. Tickets £8 from Wilma Brown. Download dance programme here. This event is hosted by Ayr Branch. Contact: Wilma Brown, Ayr Branch Secretary on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 01292 315558 Branch website: www.ayr-rscds.com Monday 20 September, at Tapestry Folkdance Center, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis 7.30pm: Twin Cities Branch host their annual "Bring a Friend" night - new and experienced dancers all welcome for an evening of fun, with introductory Scottish country dances to live music. Contact: Angie McCracken, Twin Cities Branch Secretary, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: http://www.rscds-twincities.org/
Sunday 19 September, under the Canopy at the FORKS 12.00 - 4.00pm: Join Winnipeg's Scottish country dancers and guests to celebrate Dance Scottish Week at this busy and historic gathering place at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. Enjoy an afternoon of participation dancing for all ages and abilities, and demonstrations of country dancing, step, hard shoe and highland dancing. Members of our band, Scotch Measure, will be in attendance to add their lively tunes to our festivities. FREE! Contact: Wendy Land, Chairman of Winnipeg Branch on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Branch website: www.rscdswinnipeg.ca
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