A brand-new RSCDS event designed for all families and friends
Friends that dance together, stay together!
Come along and join in a weekend of fun, fitness and friendship in a brand-new RSCDS event designed for all families (parents/legal guardians with young dancers aged 35 and under), together with dancers aged 40 and under.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Youth Services Committee
Event Information
Find out more about the events and the beautiful area of Moffat in our Families and Friends Weekend brochure.
Families and Friends Weekend 2025
Fees
Below is the pricing structure for the Families and Friends Weekend 2025.
| Type | Price | Eggstraordinary savings for Young Dancers* |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | £95 | £95 |
| Young Dancer (age 12-17) | £75 | £65 |
| Young Dancer (age under 12) | £75 | £55 |
*Youth Services Committee are delighted to be able to subsidise prices for Young Dancers under 18-years-old - this offer will be available until 25th April 2025.
The weekend price will include:
- both Friday and Saturday evening dances
- Saturday classes and activities
- Sunday activities
- food (finger buffet on Friday evening, sandwich lunch on Saturday, two-course buffet on Saturday evening and a sandwich lunch on Sunday)
Weekend Schedule
Friday | |
| 5pm | Registration |
| 7pm – 10pm | Evening ceilidh (Buffet at 8pm) |
Saturday | |
| 9.30am – 11am | Classes |
| 11am – 11.30am | Break |
| 11.30am – 12.30pm | Classes |
| 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1.30pm – 3pm | Classes |
| 3pm - 5.30pm | Break (free time) |
| 5.30pm – 6.45pm | Buffet |
| 7pm – 10pm | Evening dance |
Sunday | |
| 9.30am – 10.30am | Classes/activities |
| 10.30am – 11am | Break |
| 11am – 12.30pm | Activities (all attendees together) |
| 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1.30pm | Close |
Teachers and Musicians
Teachers
We are excited to be joined by teachers Caroline Brockbank, Philippa McKee and Fiona Mackie for the weekend's classes.
Class Musicians
We are delighted to welcome David Oswald on accordion, Gillian Stevenson on fiddle and Luke Brady to play for the weekend's classes.
Evening Musicians
Playing for both the Friday evening ceilidh and the Saturday evening dance, we are thrilled to be joined by David Oswald on accordion and Gillian Stevenson on fiddle.
Useful Information
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is under no obligation whatsoever in respect of any personal injury which you may sustain and you agree to conform to any rules or regulations which may be made from time to time and which govern your visit to the Families and Friends Weekend.
If you have any questions please contact RSCDS Events Manager, Moira Thomson on [email protected] or Youth Services on [email protected]
Refunds
Every effort will be made to provide refunds up to Monday 30th June 2025. Refunds will not be made for cancellations after this date. All refunds will be subject to an administrative charge of £10 per person. Attendees are strongly advised to have suitable insurance to cover any loss of fees in the event of illness, injury or other unavoidable circumstance.
Cancellation Policy
If, due to circumstances outside our control, we are required to cancel the Families and Friends Weekend then we will inform all attendees and a full refund will be provided. The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society shall assume no liability for any losses resulting from individual pre-booked travel and accommodation. Please check your personal travel insurance policy.
Insurance
Attendees are strongly advised to have suitable insurance to cover any loss of fees in the event of illness, injury or other unavoidable circumstance.
This is a non-residential weekend and attendees will be responsible for booking their own accommodation if required. A list of just some of the accommodation on offer in and around Moffat can be found below. Please note that accommodation is not endorsed by the RSCDS.
Families and Friends Weekend 2025: The Hill Family Scholarships
Scholarship applications are open to family groups where at least 1 young dancer (under 18) and 1 adult (18+) are attending the Families and Friends weekend.
Applications will close 31st March 2025. Applicants will be notified by 14th April 2025. Early Bird subsidised tickets for under 18s will be available until 25th April 2025.
Maximum of 2 adults and 2 young dancers. Intended for dependent(s) dancer(s), and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s). Young dancer(s) must be under 18 years old.
Got questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Services Committee at [email protected].
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