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Passionate about Scottish culture, dancing and music. Join the RSCDS family. Founded 1923
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Today the term ‘Scottish country dance’ embraces the social dances of Scotland that have evolved from many traditions and are danced throughout the world by Scots and non-Scots alike. The RSCDS has always stressed the importance of the social nature of the dance form, but it is equally concerned with upholding the standards of correct dancing technique. It is this unique blend of wonderful music,
04/06/2026
Programme Dance grading: A New Resource for Dancers and Organisers 💃🕺
Following it's successful introduction at Summer School and other events in 2025, the RSCDS Dance Grading System has now been applied to almost 1,000 dances.
Implementing this system into your programmes will help enhance dancer experience and shape your social dance programmes.
To find out more and get the resources to help you add these to your own dance programmes visit our website now.
https://rscds.org/learn/teaching-scottish-country-dance/resources-scd-teachers/programme-dance-grading
31/05/2026
⏰Don't miss your chance to join us in St Andrews this Summer!! ⏰
Residential bookings for Summer School week 1 will be closing in just over two weeks!
From Monday 15th June residential bookings for each week will close on a weekly basis to allow us to prepare for your arrival! 💃🕺
So don't delay book today! See below for a timeline of the important dates!
To book and for all the important information for attendees head to https://rscds.org/events/summer-school-2026
Residential Bookings Close
Week 1 - 15th June
Week 2 - 22nd June
Week 3 - 29th June
Week 4 - 6th July
Non-Residential & Morning Only Bookings Close
Week 1 - 3rd July
Week 2 - 10th July
Week 3 - 17th July
Week 4 - 24th July
Younger Hall Public Dance Tickets on Sale
Week 1 (27/7) - 2nd July
Week 2 (30/7) - 9th July
Week 3 (7/8)* - 17th July
Week 4 (13/8) - 23rd July
*Due to availability the Younger Hall Public Dance in Week 3 will take place on FRIDAY 7th August
Take a peak behind the scenes of the World Cup Day of Dance Launch ⚽️
28/05/2026
Former Scotland goal keeper Alan Rough officially launched World Cup Day of Dance at yesterday.
Alan, who played in three world cups for Scotland, was put through his paces by Croftfoot Primary pupils who taught him how to perform the 'World Cup Wheech' a dance specially devised for the event.
The World Cup Day of Dance is a nationwide campaign in partnership with encouraging Primary and Secondary schools to get active ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sign up and download the pack now link in Bio!
24/05/2026
12 Coates Crescent will be closed on Monday 25th May 2026 for the Spring bank holiday.
Staff will return to work on Tuesday 26th May to help with any enquiries.
The Carnforth Collection Volume 1
Book and Double CD is available to pre-order from shop.rscds.org now.
Can you do the Wheech Challenge? 💃🕺
We are partnering with to encourage schools and communities across Scotland to get active ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ⚽🏴
Its our GOAL to get all of Scotland doing the 'World Cup Wheech', a dance specially devised for the event by Penpont Primary School in Dumfries and Galloway.
Join us for the World Cup Day of Dance on Friday 12th June and get the whole country dancing in support of the Scotland team ahead of their first game.
Sign up link:
https://forms.gle/DHXP55ui3VuG4B8K9
Find out more:
https://www.satpe.co.uk/2026/01/09/social-dance/
📽: Pentpont Primary Students do the World Cup Wheech!
16/05/2026
The Carnforth Collections, Volume 1 Book and Double CD available to pre order now!
We are delighted to publish the Carnforth Collections: Volume 1 this summer, covering the first three collections in one book, together with a recording made by Liam Stewart and his band.
Originally published between 1991 and 2008 by Derek Haynes and his wife Maureen, these collections demonstrate the innovation for which he had become well known.
Pre order your book and Double CD by heading to the RSCDS Shop https://shop.rscds.org/product/books/the-carnforth-collections/
13/05/2026
Calling all Teachers! 📢😎
Have you added our Warm up booklet into your tool kit yet?
Providing the latest insights and practices for effective warming up and cooling down tailored specifically to Scottish Country Dance and includes photos and videos to help fully visualise the exercises.
Such an important step to keep our bodies dancing 💃🕺
Log into the Members Dashboard on the website to access this and many other resources.
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