Branch applications
Branches (also known as Local Associations of members) are the bedrock of the RSCDS. They organise and run classes, dances and other social events in their own areas. There are 160 Branches in countries around the world.
Branches have their own Constitution and a Licence Agreement with the Society. Check our governance page below.
Any group of dancers may apply to form a Branch by completing the appropriate form, which can be found below. The form includes detailed information about the requirements to form a Branch.
RSCDS Membership subscription rates 2024-2025 From July 2024
Membership type | Branch member | HQ member rate |
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| Adult single (25+) | £28.00 | £42.00 |
| Adult joint (two members 25+ of the same Branch, residing at the same address) | £45.00 | £67.00 (rounded 80% of two full adult rates) |
| Youth (12-17) | £14.00 | £21.00 |
| Young adult (18-24) | £22.00 | £34.00 |
Half year membership for new members only between January – June 2025 would be 50% of the relevant membership type.
(top left: Forres Branch, Isle of Skye Branch, Queensland Branch. Second row, from left: Tokai Branch, Orange County Branch)
Become Affiliated with the RSCDS
We invite clubs, societies, companies or any other group interested in the objectives of the RSCDS to join us as Affiliated Groups. For groups of dancers who affiliate, it ensures the group's listing on the RSCDS website, and also means that the group receives a copy of each edition of the bi-annual magazine, Scottish Country Dancer. It keeps dancers in touch with developments in Scottish country dance and stimulates interest in the worldwide work of the Society. There are currently around 300 Affiliated Groups around the world; see the Branch & Group Finder.
2024-25 Fee | Type of group |
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| Free | University groups |
| £31 | Youth groups, where at least 50% of members are aged under 25 |
| £62 | All other groups |
The affiliation system strengthens the Society and thereby ensures the retention of Scottish country dancing to everyone’s benefit – join us and be part of that!
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(from left: Le Club ecossais de la Mure d’Isere, The Meaudre Reel)
