RSCDS Canberra Scottish Country Dancing

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Fun times at the National Folk Festival!

06/04/2026

One of our own was around the grounds at the National Folk Festival over the weekend! Scottish Country Dancers from Sydney, Darwin and Canberra showcased Scottish Ceilidh and Country dances as well as getting the general public in on the fun, fitness and friendship that Scottish Country Dancing has to offer!

Bradley, who happens to be teaching our beginners course on Thursday evenings starting on 16th April, was in on the action helping each individual navigate the dances while emphasising teamwork and fun!

If you happened to be there and/or are interested in Scottish Country Dancing, get in touch! We would love to have you experience the energy and fun-filled atmosphere that Scottish Country Dancing has to offer!

Payment prior to the whole 10 week beginners course starting at 6pm on Thursday 16th April in North Canberra Baptist Church on Condamine Street in Turner is encouraged!

For more info: follow us here, visit our website https://www.rscds-canberra.org/home or contact the secretary on [email protected]

28/03/2026

Thank you to all that came to our Come 'n' Try Ceilidh Class on Wednesday... we had so much of a blast that we weren't able to take any photos or videos, but if you did feel free to share them with us!

Our next big thing to come is the Beginners Course starting on Thursday 16th April at 6pm at North Canberra Baptist Church on Condamine Street in Turner.

We wish to have as many as possible provide payment prior to the course beginning, so EFT payment is appreciated! If you did not attend the Come 'n' Try evening then your first class is free! Otherwise, $10 per class for 10 weeks ($100 total).

Any enquiries, please contact the emails on the flyer attached!

EXTRA EXTRA! Introducing our Beginners Course for 2026! 10 weeks commencing from Thursday 16th April at 6pm in North Canberra Baptist Church on Condamine Street in Turner!
$10 per class, payment in advance via EFT preferred!

Friendly-faced Bradley will be your teacher, providing a young and fun-filled course highlighting the technique in the Scottish Country Dancing steps and formations!

We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to class starting with soft-soled, comfortable shoes to move and dance in plus curiosity in wanting to have fun, build fitness and potentially new friendships!

19/03/2026

EXTRA EXTRA! Introducing our Beginners Course for 2026! 10 weeks commencing from Thursday 16th April at 6pm in North Canberra Baptist Church on Condamine Street in Turner!
$10 per class, payment in advance via EFT preferred!

Friendly-faced Bradley will be your teacher, providing a young and fun-filled course highlighting the technique in the Scottish Country Dancing steps and formations!

We ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to class starting with soft-soled, comfortable shoes to move and dance in plus curiosity in wanting to have fun, build fitness and potentially new friendships!

11/03/2026

10/03/2026

It’s time to get those feet extending further, maintaining 3rd positions, pointing down and expanding our knowledge of scottish country dancing steps and formations!

We are thankful to have Janine Holden teach at our Technique Workshop Day on Saturday 21st March starting at 10am sharp! She is definitely someone who knows how to dance with P.R.I.D.E

Morning tea provided but BYO lunch!

Enquiries and RSVP to [email protected] by Friday 20th March!

25/02/2026

We’re pleased to have some extra local musicians join us for the Southern Fling and Fringe this weekend!

Julia Arnold has been providing a valuable enchanting piano accompaniment for Matthew and David for at least 15 years and will be doing exactly that for classes and socials this weekend!

For the Friday evening Welcome dance our house band will feature David South (accordion), Julia Arnold (piano), Matthew Robertson (fiddle), and we’re delighted also to welcome fiddler Ginny Botha, currently based in Canberra as she works with children and adolescent mental health at The Canberra Centenary Hospital for Women and Children!

Double keys, double fiddles…awesome! We’re so excited and can’t wait for the musical and dancing atmosphere to thrive!

23/02/2026

We’re inching closer and closer! Registrations are being finalised, people are packing things and the committee is in crunch mode!

🌟Meet the Southern Fling and Fringe Committee🌟

🤩Meet Jae, 40 years old and dancing since 2022. He was first led to a ceilidh by a friend and, while he initially struggled with the unfamiliar terms and steps, it didn’t take long for him to discover the joy and charm of Scottish Country Dancing.

🎼As a dancer, he finds that almost every class and social dance brings something new – a different formation, a fresh step, or a dance he hasn’t experienced before. That constant sense of discovery keeps him coming back, eager to satisfy his curiosity and enjoy the excitement all over again. He’s especially inspired by the energy and passion of fellow dancers – the shared smiles, teamwork, and the fun of guessing the title of the dance tune together after the walkthrough, hearing only the first few bars of the music. He delights in the welcoming spirit of the community and the way everyone takes to the floor with warmth, enthusiasm, and a smile.

🏙️When he’s not dancing, he works in a team dealing with deeds and leases within the statutory planning division of the ACT Government. Being part of the development of the Australian Capital Territory gives him a genuine sense of pride and purpose. Whether on the dance floor or in the planning office, he enjoys being part of something that brings people together and builds community.

Continue to send questions and queries about the event to [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing registrants on Friday!☺️🎊🎉