• AGM and Dance on May 12, 2026

    AGM and Dance on May 12, 2026

    Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Dance (details below) is on Tuesday, May 12, 2025 at 7:15 pm in the usual Tuesday dance location (Note: Poway location, The House Music & Dance, 12657 Poway Road, Poway CA 92064. See the Tuesday Class Page for details and a map.) The AGM …Read More »
  • 2026 Tea Dance on May 30th

    2026 Tea Dance on May 30th

    Join us for a fun afternoon of dancing at our May Tea Dance! Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Balboa Park Club in Balboa Park (2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego, CA 92101). Doors open at 1pm and Dancing begins at 2pm. Tea will be served after the dance …Read More »

Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish country dance is an energetic social dance form related to contra dancing (see the "What is Scottish Country Dance?" Page or our Demonstration Dance Page). This is not Scottish Highland Dance, rather, it is a social dance done in groups. Danced all throughout the world, the basic steps and formations are easy to learn. You don't need to be Scottish to join us!

The San Diego Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) holds classes and events throughout the year for dancers of all levels. See our Dance With Us Page for class information or for visiting from out-of-town. We welcome you to our group! See our Branch Events Page for event information, both local and out-of-town.

You may now pay for classes using PayPal (click here), or using Venmo (click here). 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).

Recent Updates

  • See Us at the San Diego Highland Games

    See Us at the San Diego Highland Games

    Come see us at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games, June 20-21, 2026 in Mission Valley. The games are at a new location, Mission Valley River Park, adjacent to the new Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley and convenient to the trolley stop (Stadium Station). Information on the games, including location …Read More »
  • Summer Ceilidh Dance, Aug 14, 2026

    Summer Ceilidh Dance, Aug 14, 2026

    We will be holding a Summer Ceilidh this August in La Mesa. A Ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee”) is like a barn dance but with a Scottish twist, a bit like square dance to Scottish music. Come join us for some summer fun in La Mesa! The dance is on August 14th, …Read More »
  • Summer Picnic 2026

    Summer Picnic 2026

    Mark your calendars! The annual Summer Picnic will be on Sunday, August 23rd at 11am in the Presido Park. The Branch will provide sandwiches and water, please bring something to share, eg appetizers, a salad, or a dessert. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, a chair and anything you wish to …Read More »
  • Updated Parking, March 2026

    Updated Parking, March 2026

    The City has updated its parking rules for Balboa Park. For classes, the important change is that parking enforcement will end at 6:00pm, allowing dancers to attend Monday and Friday classes without requiring payment for parking. For other events that take place before 6pm, such as the IDA Festival or …Read More »
  • Winter Classes Starting January 2026

    Winter Classes Starting January 2026

    Friday classes (Intermediate) start Jan 9, 2026 in Balboa Park. See the Intermediate Class Page for Friday details. Tuesday classes (Mixed-Level Social) start Jan 13, 2026 in Poway. See the Mixed-Level Social Class Page for Tuesday details. Our beginner series starts Monday, Jan 26, 2026 in Balboa Park and continues …Read More »