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Explore music resources and learning materials supporting Scottish dance musicians everywhere.

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Programme dance grading

Please be aware that the dance grading is subjective and is intended as guidance for branchesand others for devising dance programmes. The…

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Read the latest members magazine

You can now read or download Issue 42 from the Resource Library!

Read the latest members magazine

Read the latest members magazine

You can now read or download Issue 41 from the Resource Library!


Noticeboards

There is still time to register for the Unit 1 exam on 10th October 2026

The closing date is 29th August 2026. You will find the teacher training materials in the Resource Library on the website.

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Families & Friends Weekend

Celebrate connection across generations with a joyful weekend of dancing, friendship, fun, and shared experiences.

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Programme dance grading

Dance grading can be used by dance programme devisors to create an inclusive programme for all dancers.

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Publicising health benefits of Scottish Country Dancing

A simple guide on how to conceive, create and launch a campaign that can inform the general public and healthcare professionals about the health benefits of SCD.

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Launch of the Carnforth Collections Volume 1

July 2026 sees the launch of the first volume of dances by Derek Haynes: buy the book and CD, watch the launch video and videos of the dances

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Book 55 dances

The processing of trialling the 180 or so dances submitted for inclusion in book 55 came to a close at the end of June. Scoring and comments will be reviewed before further refinement to create an attractive set for dances for publication in 2027.

Summer School Centenary

We are looking for ideas to include in a book to celebrate 100 years since the first Summer School in 1927: photos, poems, music, stories, biographies of key individuals etc. Please email [email protected]

Deadlines for Unit 1 exam on 6th March 2027

Standard application to be submitted by (6 weeks prior): 23rd January 2027. Translated paper to be submitted by (12 weeks prior): 13 December 2026.

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Current Vacancies: Management Board & Convener Elect

Branches are encouraged to nominate suitable candidates by 12th September 2026, helping RSCDS benefit from diverse experience, expertise, and perspectives.

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Current Vacancies: Committee Members

Branches are encouraged to nominate suitable candidates by 12th September 2026, helping RSCDS benefit from diverse experience, expertise, and perspectives.

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Scholarships & Funding

Scholarships

We offer various scholarships and funding schemes for dancers, musicians and teachers.

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Funding

We help fund various initiatives directed at growing and developing Scottish Country Dancing.

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Video

Back in 2025 Antonia McClintock was awarded a Scholarship from the Kitty Mclaughlin Musicians fund. This enabled her to attend Summer School on our musicians course.

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