Scottish country dancing is a common pastime activity for thousands of dancers in Scotland and many other countries. We are members of the Canterbury Region of the NZ Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society . The Society was established in 1923 by its co-founders to protect and promote the standards of Scottish country dancing. Today it is an International organisation catering to the needs of some 25,000 members.
30-40 people enjoy dancing each Monday evening at the Caledonian Hall from 7:30 to 9:15pm from March to November. Scottish Dancing is great for both mental & physical fitness and is suitable for both couples and single people. We have a varied programme with short breaks between dances to change partners and a good chance to socialise at supper at the end of the evening. Several times during the season we have interclub events and each year we have an open night on a Saturday for the other clubs in the Region.
Photographs courtesy of Violet Michie Tam O'Shanter open night 2009
TeachersWe now have three teachers, Kath Burn, Lorraine Whaley and Linda Gavin. They are both fully certificated RSCDS teachers of Scottish Country Dancing.
Getting StartedThe first Monday dance of the year is a free night when anyone interested is welcome. If there are sufficient numbers a beginner’s class is run. The Canterbury Region runs Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced classes each year.  Region 2009 Calendar
We begin dancing again on 28th February, 2011. New dancers are welcome and tuition is provided. Bring a friend! Day Schools, Weekend SchoolsEach year schools are run in different places. RSCDS 2009 CalendarMembership & Association FeesEvening charge $4Caledonian Society $10/year
The club annual open night dance will be held on Saturday, 7th May 2011, commencing at 7:30pm. A programme of popular dances with music played by local band "Scotch Measure" and Lynne Scott from Wellington. All dances welcome!
ContactsKath Burn 327-5345, Robin Phillips 332-5316, Noeline Flood 332-4468
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