Classes

We have classes to suit all abilities.

We hope that by attending and enjoying our classes, all members will feel sufficiently confident to attend our social dances and our Annual Ball and that with growing experience they will be inspired to attend Scottish Country dancing events held by other local clubs. The RSCDS Summer School held annually in St Andrews and dancing weekends held all over the UK and abroad are also attractive possibilities.
All our classes are led by RSCDS qualified teachers.

Our Open Events are an ideal opportunity to meet us and have a go.

New to Scottish Country Dancing

Do you want to join in the fun?

Come to our weekly beginner's classes, wearing soft shoes and bringing a bottle of water (no partner or kilt required). As you have fun working out how each dance goes, we will provide hints and tips on how to do the various formations and improve your footwork. Alternate weeks have different flavours. One week will be two hours long where you will be dancing with other beginners. The other week will be one hour long with other club members. Stay on after the interval to cheer on club dancers as they tackle some more difficult dances.

Beginners Sessions

Note - You don't need a kilt or anything tartan

When: Monday

Time: 7.30-9.30pm

Autumn Term Dates: September 11- December 4.

Where: St Luke's Church Hall, St Luke's Place, Cheltenham, GL53 7HP

Parking: On Site

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Club Night

This is our general class where we have fun, enjoy dancing together and pass on that enjoyment to others. This class is suitable for all abilities.

The Class Aims are to:

  • Continue to improve steps, technique and formations in Scottish Country Dancing.
  • Learn dances from our own and local dance programmes.
  • Build confidence in understanding cribs and following re-caps.

General Class

When: Monday

Time: 7.30-9.30pm

Autumn Term Dates: September 11 – November 6, November 20 – December 4.

Where: St Luke's Church Hall, St Luke's Place, Cheltenham, GL53 7HP

Parking: On Site

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For more Experienced Dancers

Our Advanced Class is an additional class for more experienced dancers who have good mobility, strong technique, and a quick understanding of formation and patterns. Occasionally we are asked to provide a group to showcase Scottish Country Dancing. It is here that we practise for these events.

Advanced Class

When: Tuesday fortnightly

Time: 7.30-9.30pm

Autumn Term Dates: September 19, October 3,17,31, November 14, 28.

Where: Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, Cheltenham, GL51 6RF

Parking: On Site

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