How Are You Cambridge? | Scottish Country Dancing with the RSCDS Cambridge and District branch

Scottish Country Dancing is a great way to make new friends and have fun whilst being active. The RSCDS Cambridge and District branch run weekly classes during term time. They also run courses for beginners, and monthly family ceilidhs.

This activity is good for wellbeing because

It is exercise for both your brain and your body;

It is social dancing where you are part of a community;

You can have fun while being active.

How to contact

Email

[email protected]

Website

www.rscds-cambridge.org/

Where to go

Newnham Croft Primary School
Chedworth St
Cambridge CB3 9JF
UK

Saint Andrew's Centre
School Hill
Histon
Cambridge
UK

What to expect

Scottish Country Dancing is traditional social dancing to uplifting Scottish music. You dance with a different partner for each dance, in groups with other couples called 'sets'. A typical class would include learning steps and formations, before putting them together into a full dance. By the end of an evening you can feel that you've had a good workout!

Weekly combined beginners/intermediate classes are held on Tuesday evenings in term time at Newnham Croft Primary School. Full details are available on the website. There are also occasional structured beginners courses where you can learn the basic formations and steps.

Family Ceilidh's (social gatherings with live Scottish folk music and dancing) are held in Saint Andrews Centre in Histon on Saturdays roughly once per month. You don't need any previous experience because you will be guided through the steps by a 'caller'.

The RSCDS Cambridge and District branch run a lot of events during the year which are an opportunity to dance to live music and meet dancers from outside the Cambridge area. The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society has branches all over the world, and people from other branches often come to Cambridge events!

For full details of all classes, courses and events visit the RSCDS Cambridge and District branch website.

More information

Who can join the classes?
Everyone is welcome to join - no previous dance experience, partner or Scottish connection is needed! The RSCDS Cambridge and District branch is primarily a society of adult dancers. However people under the age of 18 are welcome to join events and classes (those under 16 should be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Who can join the family ceilidhs?
Family groups of all sizes are welcome at the family ceilidhs. All children must attend with a responsible adult, and all adults should attend with at least one child.

What should I wear / bring?
For all classes and events you should wear flat shoes and clothes you can move in easily, and bring a bottle of water.

Can I bring a formal / informal carer or support person with me?
Carers or supporters are welcome to participate with no extra charge.

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RSCDS Cambridge and District branch sometimes run beginners courses which are free of charge. Visit the website to find out about upcoming courses.

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There is a charge for classes, payable either in cash or with card. There are full details on the website.