Scottish Country Dancing is a form of social dance enjoyed worldwide. The dances are danced in groups called sets, normally of three or four couples. It is fun and an exercise for both the mind and body. See Starting Scottish Country Dancing if you would like to know more and how to start.
Upcoming Events in the Area
See Scottish Country Dance Diary for the full list and details of events in the area.
- Tue 26 Mar Farnham Scottish Country Dancing Club Spring Dance Farnham Memorial Hall Details
- Sat 30 Mar Reading St Andrew’s Scottish Dancing Society Spring Dance & Ceilidh Chiltern Edge Community Education Centre Details
- Sat 6 Apr Bracknell Reel Club & Camberley Reel Club Joint Spring Dance Carnation Hall Details
- Sat 27 Apr Argyll Day School Edgbarrow Sports Centre Details
- Sat 27 Apr Fleet Scottish Country Dance Society Spring Apprentices’ Dance Court Moor School Details
- Sat 4 May Guildford Scottish Country Dance Club Spring Dance Normandy Village Hall Details
- Sun 12 May Maidenhead Scottish Dancing Club Afternoon Tea Dance Carnation Hall Details
- Sat 18 May Branch Spring Ball Emmbrook School Details
- Wed 22 May Branch AGM & Party Night St Mary’s Church Hall Details
- Sat 6 Jul Bookham Scottish Country Dancing Club 60th Anniversary Normandy Village Hall Details
- Sun 7 Jul Branch Strawberry Tea Dance Normandy Village Hall Details
[next tip]: Want to dance better? Try the Technique Class on Mondays. Live music. Enjoy a holiday with dancing at an RSCDS Summer or Winter School. Great SCD teaching every Wednesday at the General Class. Tell us of planned events to avoid clashes on the Planning page. Follow us on our Facebook page. Write an article or send in photos about your club events to Branch News Find explanations of cribs and diagrams on the Resources page. There may be a club nearby when you travel, see SCD Group World Map.
RSCDS News
The new RSCDS website is up!
Read about the new RSCDS website, and its facilities, see tutorial videos, read how to access the member area The RSCDS has launched their new website!.And explore it yourself RSCDS.
eNewsletter
News about the new website & Dance Passion; as well updates from the Youth Services Committee, Education & Training Committee and much more!
Read the RSCDS February 2019 eNewsletter.
RSCDS Summer School 2019 - Book Now
Come and make summer memories with us in St Andrews at our world-renowned Summer School!
RSCDS Vlog
The RSCDS Vlog: Part Five - message from the new chairman Andrew Kellett at the AGM
About the Branch
The Berkshire/Hampshire/Surrey Border Branch is a branch of the RSCDS – the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. We provide a connection and support for a number of Scottish Country Dancing clubs in the area. This area enjoys an active programme of dancing events. We offer facilities such as graded classes, teacher training, instruction and day schools.
Membership of the branch includes membership of the RSCDS and helps support the preservation and promotion of Scotland’s traditional dance and music. See What the Branch does for more information on what we do and the benefits of membership.
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Three Hands Across
A book by RSCDS BHS Branch Members, with a CD of music by the Craigellachie Band
Now £7 for the set, £5 for the CD or £3 for the book,
email branch secretary for details