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Learn Scottish Country Dancing

TRY THE FIRST MONTH AT NO COST!

Come try out this fun fitness activity in a social setting. Beginners are always welcome. No dance partner, previous dance experience, kilt, or particular cultural heritage needed.

Just bring yourself, a pair of soft-soled shoes and a smile.

Learn more...

NEW!!!
2019 Annual Workshop and Ball registration form is available.
Click here for the 2019 Annual Ball cheat sheets!

St. Andrew's Workshop & Social will be held
November 24, 2018!

The registration form & program is available for download from the events page. Please let Ann know as soon as possible, if you'll be attending the workshop(s) and if you'll be staying for lunch. 
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News, Events, and Pictures

Click here for pictures, videos, the latest info on upcoming events and what's happening at the Edmonton Caledonian and other RSCDS branches.
Latest News!

WELCOME to the 2018 - 2019 dance season!

Love dancing??  Come back to dancing or come and try it out!
No partner is required.  Everyone is welcome!

Come experience awesome, lively Scottish music, have fun, get great exercise and meet new friends.

Classes suit all abilities from beginner to advanced dancers.  Classes are taught by RSCDS certified (and amazing!) teachers.  There's something for everyone at our club whether you've never danced in your life or you have a ton of dance experience. 

Adult classes begin Thursday, September 13, 2018, 7:30 pm at Westmount Fitness Centre, 12840 109 Ave NW, Edmonton (located on the NE corner of 109 Ave & 129 St)

Children classes begin, Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10:00 am at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 8424 95 Ave NW, Edmonton. (just north of the Bonnie Doon traffic circle)

Youth classes begin, Monday, September 17, 2018, 6:30 pm at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 8424 95 Ave NW, Edmonton. 



NEW THIS SEASON!   FRIDAY CHALLENGE CLASSES!
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A class for high caliber dancers to do challenging, complex and interesting dances not typically offered in regular classes.  The following are some expectations for this class:
- solid knowledge of all common steps and formations
- knowledge of advanced formations
- high standard of accuracy, phrasing and use of hands
- willing to work on technique
- able to correct errors within the phrase
- dance basic and intermediate dances from a talk and observation


Challenge Class Dates:
September 28, 2018
October 26, 2018
November 30, 2018
December 14, 2018

Ball Practice For 2019

Dates:
​January 20
January 27
February 3
​February 10
When & Where:
2:30 - 5:00 pm
​St. Luke's Anglican Church
8424 - 95 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T6C 1Y5

Robert Burns Social - January 25, 2019

Click here for the latest information on our Robert Burns Social taking place at the Old Timers' Cabin on Friday, January 25th, 2019.

Pictures from St. Andrew's Workshop & Social!

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*Updated: as of November 12, 2018)*


Dancing is FREE for the month of September!

Come one, come all. No cost for the month of September. Just come and try it out. The season starts with social dancing on Thursday, September 13th at 7:30 pm at Westmount Fitness Club.

Location:
​Westmount Fitness Club

12840 109 Avenue NW

(located on the NE corner of 109 Avenue and 129 Street)

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The new location has a wooden floor, which should make our feet really, really happy!

Moments from our 2016/17 Season


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Summer Ceilidh
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Summer Ceilidh
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Lawrie Grant at the Annual Workshop & Ball
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Robbie Burns Social
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Annual Workshop & Ball
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Annual Workshop & Ball
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Ian & May Danziel at St. Andrew's Workshop & Social
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Halloween Social

Weather Notice

In the event of inclement weather, classes will be postponed. Members will be notified by email or phone by 3 pm the day of.

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Membership
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Events Calendar
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              Book our Demo Team
Contacts:
Adult classes: Irene Townshend, 780-430-0412
Youth classes: Geordie Clyde, 780-289-0622
Demo Team: Susan Speichert, 780-850-2302
Website: 
Jenny Derby
Facebook: Julie Sinclair
RSCDS Edmonton Caledonian Branch
Box 11517
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 3K7
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