Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society

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Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society

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The Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society (HSCDS) was founded to promote the art of Scottish Country Dancing in Central PA. We hope you'll join us!

In 1982, The Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society (HSCDS) was founded to promote the art of Scottish Country Dancing in Central PA. As an affiliate of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) of Edinburgh, we offer the chance to learn the traditional steps, patterns and dances, both old and new, which are danced today in groups world-wide and on every continent (including Antarctica). The purpose of the group is to introduce people to the pleasure of participating in Scottish Country Dancing. We welcome people of any age or experience level to join us and experience the flow of the dances, the lilt of the music and the social nature of the occasion which make dancing a rewarding activity in every sense. Sometimes called "the ballroom dancing of Scotland," Scottish Country Dance is a social dance form in which square dancing and contra dancing have their origins. It combines are energetic jigs and reels with slower and more elegant strathspeys. Scottish Country Dancing is a fun way to stay in shape for both body and brain. Our dancers can be seen at local events in the area such as Scots-Irish festivals, Artsfest, and PA's Renaissance Faire. We also offer to travel to your business for dance demonstrations. Each January we offer our annual tea dance called Twelfth Night, where dancers from around the mid-Atlantic come together to enjoy exciting dancing, live music, good food and great fellowship.

10/30/2026

10/27/2026

Had a great time at dance tonight! A little Halloween going on! 🦇💀👻🎃

10/26/2026

Hey dancers, just a reminder to wear your fave Halloween fit tonight! 🎃🧡👻☠️ See you at 7p!

10/05/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 📣 Today is the day! Beginners Class series starts at 7pm at The Event Place in Middletown. For all new dancers, please wear comfortable soft-soled shoes, bring a water bottle, and $25 for the 4-week class fee. Parking is in the rear of the building. 🚗
Looking forward to meeting everyone! Slainte! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

09/21/2026

📣 Attention please! We will be hosting a beginner's Scottish Country Dance class for the month of October! Every Monday in October from 7-8 pm at The Event Place in Middletown. Cost is $25 for all 4 classes. No partner needed and wear soft-soled shoes. Hope to see some new faces on the dance floor! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

09/13/2026

📣 Tomorrow we dance! 7pm The Event Place, Middletown PA.

09/01/2026

📣Dance class resumes Monday, September 14, 2026 7pm!!! Can't wait to see everyone! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

07/27/2026

Happy Bagpipe Day and Happy Scotch Day! Coincidence???? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

06/29/2026

Last dance class before summer break! 😕 We will reconvene in September. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

06/21/2026

Had a wonderful time at the Scottish Solstice Dance today! Thanks to all the branches who came out and danced with us - Red Rose SCD, Pittsburgh, Frederick, MD, Del Val, Philadelphia, Virginia, DC. And an extra big thank you to the musicians - Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson, and Dan Emory. See y'all next year!! ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☀️

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Middletown, PA

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http://www.hscds.webs.com/

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