A worldwide dance competition
The Virtual Festival is a competition organised by the Youth Services Committee and we invite RSCDS Branches and Affiliated Groups to enter from anywhere in the world.
Theme
The theme for 2026 is Opposites Attract.
2026 Categories:
- Technical
- Creative
Under 18 groups can enter either of the categories and use the same over arching theme however will be judged separately.
We're excited to see what you produce! Your branch/group may enter one or both categories, with one video per category.
Find out more and Apply
Previous Festivals
View all of the entries for 2025 on our YouTube channel.
2025 Winners
- Overall Winners - Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat by Oxford University Scottish Dance Society
- ''Under 18yr section'' Winner - Feeling Blue by A68 Young Scottish Country Dancers
- ''Creative Section'' Winner - Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dream coat by Oxford University Scottish Dance Society
- ''Celebrate Local'' Winner - A’ the best fae Banffshire by Banffshire Branch
- ''People’s Choice Award'' Winner - Dance a Rainbow by Ashill Scottish Country Dancers
Theme
The theme was Colours of the Rainbow.
Categories
The categories for entry were:
- Celebrate Local
- Creative Category
- Under 18s
View all of the entries for 2024 on our You Tube channel.
2024 Winners
- Overall winner – Central Germany Branch
- Peoples’ Choice winner – Central Germany Branch
- Creative Category winner – Central Germany Branch
- Book 53 winner – Belfast Branch
Special commendations: Creative category:
- Would like to join in: Lyon
- Choreography: Lyon
Special commendations: Book 53 category:
- Choice of Tunes: Oxford
- Choreography: Oxford
Theme
The theme was Steps into the Future. Thank you to everyone who submitted a video!
Categories
The categories for entry were:
Book 53 – choose a dance from Book 53. You can view the list here. All the videos for these dances can be viewed for free on the RSCDS YouTube channel.
Creative - dancing any dance, this category allows you to use your creativity to reference the theme of Steps into the Future.
Youth Services were delighted to receive 11 submissions this year, from all over the world. Many thanks to everyone who submitted a video.
Belfast Branch, Budapest Scottish Dance Club, Central Germany Branch, Lisbon Lapa Scottish Country Dance Group, Oxford University Scottish Dance Society, ROIS Dance School, Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles Branch, SCD Basel, South West Washington State Branch, Sydney Branch, Toronto Association
Overall Judges' Winner and The People's Choice Winner was Central Germany Branch!
Winner of Dance Through the Decades category – Central Germany Branch
Winner of creative category – SCD Basel
Special commendations were received by
Oxford University Scottish Dance Society for Best Choreography
Budapest Scottish Dance Club for Best Team Work
Toronto Association as Most likely to join in with
Congratulations to our winners!
Upcoming Events
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