Scottish country dance is an exciting and energetic social dance form, related to contra dancing. See our "What Is Scottish Country Dance?" Page for details! The basic steps and formations are easy to learn and you don't need to be Scottish to participate. New beginner sessions start quarterly, with Intermediate and Mixed-Level Social classes running most of the year.
Pay for Classes Online
You may now pay for classes using PayPal (click here), or using Venmo (click here). These pages have links and QR codes for PayPal or Venmo, where you can enter your payment amount. Alternatively, membership, cash donations and ordering dance books can be managed through our RSCDS Shop (click here). Finally, logo items such as shirts, water bottles and more can be ordered through our Virtual RedBubble Store (click here).
New Classes This Winter
As of March 5, 2024: Tuesday classes have finally restarted in Poway, see the Mixed-Level Social Dance Page. Friday classes are running in Balboa Park, see the Intermediate Dance Page. For new dancers, a session of our popular Monday night Beginner Class is in progress. Those totally new to Scottish Country Dance should wait until the start of a new session. See the Beginner Class page for details, or Contact us via our Contact Page.
COVID-19 Policy, updated Jan 2024: Masks are optional at all classes and events. Please be considerate of others and avoid attending if you're showing symptoms. Vaccination is suggested but not required.
Beginner Classes
Mondays in Balboa Park. Please see the Beginner Class Page for details and schedule.
Mixed-Level Social Classes
Tuesdays in Poway. Please see the Mixed-Level Social Dance Page for details and schedule.
Intermediate Classes
Fridays in Balboa Park. Please see the Intermediate Dance Page for details and schedule.
Dancing for Weddings and Events
Holding an event where participants haven't taken classes? There is a special form called a "Ceilidh Dance" (pronounced Kay-Lee), where dancers don't need any prior experience. If you're interested in hiring an instructor to have Scottish Country Dancing at your own party or wedding, see our Ceilidh Dancing for Weddings and Events Page.
Visiting from Out-of-Town?
If you are a Scottish country dancer visiting San Diego, we would love to have you dance with us! Please join us at one of our on-going classes or events (see the Events Page). Not sure which class will be the best fit for you, need directions, or want a ride? Contact us (via the Contact Page) and we'll help.