Youth Classes

Scottish country dance is open to all ages! As a young person, you are welcome at any class. You can find a list of all Scottish dance branches for different cities and countries on the RSCDS Group Finder page. Each branch has a list of classes on its website. If you’re just getting started, look for a “Beginner’s” class.

This section lists classes that are specifically meant for students and other young people. We encourage young dancers to attend these classes in addition to other classes in their area! Many open-age classes have strong youth attendance, especially in major cities.

Young adult classes

United Kingdom:

• Cambridge University, Strathspey and Reel Club

• Dundee University, Scottish Country Dance Society

• Edinburgh University, New Scotland Dance Society

• London Branch, 20s & 30s Social Dancing

• Oxford University, Scottish Dance Society

• St Andrews University, Celtic Society

Canada

• Toronto Branch, Classes for Young Adults

United States:

• Delaware Valley Branch (PA/DE), Bryn Mawr College & Haverford College

• Delaware Valley Branch (PA/DE), Swarthmore College (paused)

• Hamilton College (NY), Scottish Country Dancing

• Sacramento Branch (CA), Placerville Youth Class

• San Francisco Branch (CA), Berkeley Youth Class

• San Francisco Branch (CA), Lafayette Youth Class

• San Francisco Branch (CA), Livermore/Pleasanton Youth Class

Children’s/family classes

Scottish country dance is taught in many schools around Scotland. Outside of Scotland, many RSCDS branches host children’s classes.

Canada:

• Edmonton Branch, Youth Class

• Toronto Branch, Rosedale Youth Group

France

• Lyon Branch, Basic & Advanced Children’s Classes

• Méaudre, Méaudre Reel

United States:

• Madison Branch (WI), Family Class

• San Francisco Branch (CA), Santa Rosa Youth and Family Class

• San Francisco Branch (CA), South Bay Youth Class

• Phoenix (AZ), Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Events

In addition to regular classes, there are many youth-focused events hosted by RSCDS branches:

• RSCDS Youth Branch “Youth Weekends Away” in Europe and North America (annual)

• RSCDS Spring Flings in Europe and North America (annual)

• RSCDS Summer School (annual)

• RSCDS Junior Summer Camp for children (annual)