Upcoming Events

This page has information on local and out-of-town events, workshops & dances. For information on classes, see our Dance With Us page! 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.

Health 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.

Announcements

  • 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 …Read More »
  • Summer Picnic 2025

    Summer Picnic 2025

    The picnic is on Sunday August 24th 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 drink …Read More »
  • Summer Ceilidh, Aug 22, 2025

    Summer Ceilidh, Aug 22, 2025

    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 …Read More »
  • New Fall Classes Starting in September 2025

    New Fall Classes Starting in September 2025

    Friday classes (Intermediate) start Sept 5, 2025 in Balboa Park. See the Intermediate Class Page for Friday details. Tuesday classes (Mixed-Level Social) start Sept 9, 2025 in Poway. See the Mixed-Level Social Class Page for Tuesday details. Our beginner series starts Monday, Sept 15, 2025 …Read More »
  • San Diego AGM 2025

    San Diego AGM 2025

    Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Dance (details below) is on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00pm in the usual Friday dance location (Balboa Park, Casa del Prado, Room 202. See the Friday Class Page for details and a map.) The AGM includes approval of …Read More »

Out of Town Events

  • 2026 Vancouver Island Workshop & Ball

    2026 Vancouver Island Workshop & Ball

    The Vancouver Island RSCDS Branch will hold their 49th Annual Workshop and Ball on April 11, 2026 at the Edelweiss Club, Victoria, BC, Canada. Registration opens 1st January 2026. Workshop Teacher is Sharon Barker. Workshop Musician is Mary Ross. More information at the viscds.ca page.Read More »
  • 2026 Atlanta Branch 50th Anniversary

    2026 Atlanta Branch 50th Anniversary

    The Atlanta Branch RSCDS is pleased to once again host our annual Spring Workshop March 6-8, 2026! Located this year in easily accessible and vibrant Cartersville, GA, we are truly excited to offer a packed weekend of dancing with two evening dance programs, a full …Read More »
  • 2025 Interbranch Dance Sept 27

    2025 Interbranch Dance Sept 27

    The Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Gabriel Valley Branches of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society will hold their annual Interbranch Dance on Sept. 27, 2025 at the Tustin Senior Center, 200 S. “C” Street, Tustin. Complete details in the 2025 Interbranch …Read More »
  • Catalina Island Weekend, May 2026

    Catalina Island Weekend, May 2026

    The Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and San Gabriel Valley Branches of the RSCDS present the Catalina Island Weekend Workshop & Ball, May 1-3, 2026. (Click Here for the 2026 Catalina Flier PDF.) Note that all important information and the registration form can be …Read More »