Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Adelaide
The RSCDS is dedicated to promoting Scottish Country Dance. The Society exists to promote and develop Scottish country dancing worldwide for the benefit of present and future generations. The Adelaide and Districts Branch is the longest running branch in Australia and encourages people of all backgrounds and generations to experience the fun, fitness and friendship that this form of social dancing brings.
AULD LANG SYNE - TRY DANCE SCOTTISH
Sunday 5 May 2024
Come and try Scottish country dancing (social dancing, not Highland). Enjoy its toe-tapping music, discover its origins, how it has developed and evolved over the years. No longer confined to Scotland, it has become popular across the world. Suitable for ages 8+. All welcome, but for the safety and enjoyment of all, please do not take to the floor if you have mobility or balance problems. Light refreshments will be served during interval.
Mitcham Village Institute Hall
Ceildih With Confidence! (CANCELLED)
Between Sunday 12 May 2024 and Sunday 15 December 2024
Learn Social and informal Ceilidh dances
Mitcham Cultural Village
CEILIDH DANCE
Saturday 16 March 2024
Calling all budding dancers across Adelaide and Districts.
An evening of family fun, to try your hand (feet actually) at Scottish dancing. Easy ceilidh dances will be called on the night. Light refreshments provided during the break.
Doors open 7pm. Dancing at 7:30 pm. Suitables ages 10+.
Adults $10, accompanying children FREE (but pls still book a place for them).
St Theodore's Church Hall
NEW CALEDONIA
Saturday 11 November 2023
Be introduced to Dance Scottish! NO, it's NOT Highland, it is the traditional social dancing of Scotland.
Learn the basic steps and formations at the heart of most Scottish dances.
No prior experience required, no partner needed, just a love of moving to music and having fun.
Please wear comfortable loose clothing and flat shoes you can move in. Please also bring a water bottle.
Ticket price covers all 8 sessions: Saturdays 2 - 4 pm. 11/11/23, 18/11, 25/11, 2/12, 9/12/23. Then 13/01/24, 20/01 and 27/01/2024.
Mitcham Village Institute Hall
TARTAN DAY CEILIDH
Sunday 2 July 2023
Come and join in our celebrations for Tartan Day! An afternoon of family fun, to try your hand (feet actually) at Scottish dancing. Easy ceilidh dances will be called and walked on the day. Suitables ages 10+. Irish Hall bar will be open. Food, tea, coffee, water will also be available. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat shoes you can move in. A touch of tartan would be great!!
Irish Hall Adelaide
AULD LANG SYNE - Come and Try to Dance Scottish
Sunday 21 May 2023
Come and try Scottish country dancing (social dancing, not Highland). Enjoy its toe-tapping music, discover its origins, how it has developed and evolved over the years. No longer confined to Scotland, it has become popular across the world. Celebrate the centenary of the Society keeping it alive and thriving. Suitable for ages 8-80. All welcome, but for the safety and enjoyment of all, please do not take to the floor if you have mobility or balance problems.
Light refreshments will be served during interval.
Mitcham Village Cultural Institute Hall
Ceilidh at Littlehampton
Saturday 15 April 2023
Calling all budding dancers in the Hills, Strathalbyn and Fleurieu regions.
An evening of family fun, to try your hand (feet actually) at Scottish dancing.
Easy ceilidh dances will be called on the night. Doors open 7pm. Dancing at 7:30 pm. Suitables ages 10+.
Littlehampton Peace Memorial Hall
Ceilidh at Mitcham
Saturday 10 September 2022
This ceilidh, organised by The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society , is open to everyone, from first time ceilidhers to experienced dancers. All dances will be taught and called on the night. Come, enjoy the music and atmosphere, and join in with some of Scotland's most popular ceilidh dances, including The Gay Gordons and The Dashing White Sergeant.
Light refreshments are included but remember to bring your water bottle.
Mitcham Village Institute Hall
SPRING FLING
Saturday 21 September 2019
A fun night of Scottish ceilidh and easy social dancing for all the family
All dances will be called
Please bring supper to share. Tea, coffee and water provided.
Wear flat comfortable shoes you can move in
Proudly brought to you by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Adelaide and Districts Branch
Mitcham Cultural Institute Hall
MUSIC OF SCOTLAND CONCERT
Sunday 21 July 2019
Concert celebrating and showcasing traditional Scottish Music. World-class musicians Judi Nicolson (fiddle), Ian Muir (accordion) and Kathy Fraser-Collins (piano). Enjoy a musical tour of Scotland's regions through the ages, from ancient to contemporary.
Proudly presented by the RSCDS Adelaide and Districts Branch.
Estonian Hall
ADELAIDE SCOTTISH BALL
Saturday 20 July 2019
RSCDS Adelaide and District Branch's premier event of the year. Scottish Country Dance Ball.
Live musicians. Bar open. Great fun. Wear your finest tartan and dance the night away. Spectators also welcome.
For the Ball program list or minicrib, please visit http://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/22401/
Estonian Hall
SCOTS' MUSICIANS WORKSHOP
Saturday 20 July 2019
Workshop for musicians - how to play for Scottish Country Dancing. Fiddle, Accordion, Piano
Teachers: Judi Nicolson - fiddle, Ian Muir - accordion, Kathy Fraser-Collins - piano.
3 hours of fabulous tuition from world class musicians.
Entry includes your spectator ticket to see them perform and play at the Adelaide Scottish Ball same night.
Proudly brought to you by the RSCDS Adelaide and Districts Branch. Supporting local musicians to play for Scottish Country Dancing.
Estonian Hall
WINTER CEILIDH
Saturday 22 June 2019
A fun night of Scottish dancing for all the family
Live music by Telenn Tri
Please bring supper to share
Wear flat comfortable shoes you can move in
Proudly brought to you by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Adelaide and Districts Branch
Mitcham Cultural Institute Hall
