A weekend of dancing in the historic city of Cambridge
Spring Fling is a weekend of dance, organised by young people, for young people, supported by the Youth Services Committee. Each year the event is held in a different location and, in 2024, Cambridge will be the host city. Spring Fling is open to dancers aged 35 and under and all those attending can look forward to a fantastic weekend of dancing, socialising and making friends. Come and join the party!
Spring Fling 2024 bookings are now closed.
On behalf of the Spring Fling 2024 Committee, we would like to invite you to Cambridge for this year's Spring Fling and Spring Fringe. We hope that you are looking forward to a weekend of music and dancing in the land of punting, academic gowns and Chelsea buns - and we can't wait to welcome you!
Spring Fling Cambridge website
Please note that Spring Fling is an event exclusively for people aged 35 and under. If you are over 35, you can book a ticket for the Saturday dance only.
Spring Fling staff
Join us for an action packed weekend full of dancing, learning, and having fun with friends.
The teachers and musicians for Spring Fling are:
| Teachers | Musicians |
| Dave Hall | Adam Brady |
| Sam Schad | Christina Hood |
| Lindsey Ibbotson | Anne-Laure Latour |
| Keith Smith |
Classes offered on Saturday morning:
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Very Advanced
- Musicians' Class*
Classes offered on Saturday afternoon:
- Highland
- Step
- Choreography
- Musicians' Class*
*This class is open to able instrumentalists who would like to learn how to play for Scottish Country Dancing.
Classes will take place in Hills Road Sixth Form College, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 8PE.
Fees and accommodation
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Non-resident | £90 |
| Friday dance (for aged 35 and under only) | £5 |
Those booking a residential ticket will stay in YHA Cambridge Hostel, 97 Tenison Rd, Cambridge CB1 2DN.
The Spring Fling ticket includes:
- Welcome dance on Friday evening
- Ball on Saturday evening
- Classes on Saturday (morning and afternoon) and Sunday morning
For dancers wishing to attend the Friday and/or Saturday dances only, you can buy your tickets by clicking on the following link:
Evening dances information
Friday dance
- Playing for the Friday dance will be the Dave Hall SCD band
- Friday dance programme: Dance List: Spring Fling Friday Ball | SCDDB (strathspey.org)
Saturday dance
- Playing for the Saturday dance will be Keith Smith and Anne-Laure Latour
- Saturday dance programme: Dance List: Spring Fling Saturday Ball | SCDDB (strathspey.org)
Venue
- The Friday and Saturday night dances will take place in St Barnabas Church Hall, Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 2BD
For any queries please contact springfling.rscds@gmail.com.
Scholarship applications are now closed. Applicants have been contacted.
If you would like to register for Spring Fringe (for over 35s), please head to the Cambridge Branch Spring Fling website to view details of available classes and dances.
To view more photos from previous Spring Fling events visit our Photo Gallery.
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