Classes

Weekly Tuesday Classes

RSCDS Calgary Branch Basic Class

The Fall Session runs from September 17 until December 17 2024.

This is a class for beginner dancers or those that want to improve their personal technique. It will focus on footwork and basic formations. Dancers from this class are invited to join in for the first half hour of the Cross and Thistle General Class which follows immediately after.

This class is free for those in their first year of dancing. After completing two beginner terms (Sept-Dec, Jan-May) the cost will be $5 per person per class.

Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:15pm

Haysboro Community Association
1204 89th Avenue SW, Calgary

Teacher: Sheree Iffla

For more information contact secretary@rscdscalgary.org

Cross and Thistle General Class

The Fall Session runs from September 17 until December 17 2024.

This class is open to dancers of all experience levels with difficulty increasing throughout the evening. Dancers from this class are invited to join the Basic Class at 7:00pm.

The cost is $8 per class.

Tuesdays from 8:15 – 10:00pm

Haysboro Community Association
1204 89th Avenue SW, Calgary

Teacher: Sharon Barker

For more information contact Sharon at crossandthistle@hotmail.com or 403-701-3218

Douglas Scottish Country Dance Club

The Fall Session runs from September 10 until December 10 2024.

This class is open to dancers of all experience levels – beginners are welcome!

The cost is $2 per class.

Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00pm

Cambrian Heights Community Hall
600 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary

Teacher: Janyn Bertram

For more information contact Janyn at douglasscdclub@gmail.com or 403-585-3842

Weekly Thursday Classes

Calgary Scottish Country Dance Society (St. Barnabas)

The Fall Session runs from September 12 until December 19 2024.

This class is open to dancers of all experience levels.

The cost is $12 per class, $10 with a CSCDS (St. Barnabas) membership.

Thursdays 7:30 – 9:30pm

St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall
1407 7th Avenue NW, Calgary

Teacher: Jim Adamson

For more information contact Jim at 403-271-1208

Confederation Park Scottish Country Dance Club

The Fall Session runs from September 12 until December 12 2024.

This class is open to dancers of all experience levels – beginners are welcome!

The cost is $2 per class.

Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00pm

Cambrian Heights Community Hall
600 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary

Teacher: Janyn Bertram

For more information contact Janyn at confedparkscdclub@gmail.com or 403-585-3842

Weekly Friday Classes

Airdrie Scottish Dancers

The Fall Session runs from September 6 until December 13 2024.

This class is open to dancers of all experience levels.

The cost is $6 per class.

Fridays 7:00 – 9:00pm

Airdrie United Church Hall
212 1st Avenue NE, Airdrie

Teacher: Ann Vanderwal

For more information visit www.airdriescottishdancers.org or contact Ann at 403-968-7866

Summer Classes

RSCDS Calgary Branch Summer Dancing

Will resume in Summer 2025.

Mondays 7:30 – 9:30pm

The cost is $5 per class.

Scarboro Community Centre
1727 14 Ave SW, Calgary

** Please note: Do not park on 14th Ave, instead use the parking lot by the tennis courts on 15th Ave.

For more information contact secretary@rscdscalgary.org

Cross and Thistle Technique Class

Tuesdays 8:00 – 10:00 pm (Summer 2025)

This class is for ALL dancers that want to improve their personal technique. It will include all aspects of good technique – teamwork, phrasing, footwork, formations, handing, and deportment, while only learning one or two dances per evening. Individual feedback will be given. Please wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes and bring a water bottle. Hand sanitizer will be provided.

There is a $5 per person/per night charge for this class. Or, pay $35 for the semester and get 2 nights for free.

Haysboro Community Association
1204 89th Avenue SW, Calgary

Teacher: Sharon Barker

For more information contact Sharon at crossandthistle@hotmail.com or 403-701-3218

Other Calgary & Area Classes

Canmore Seniors Scottish Country Dancing

For more information contact mboylecanmore@gmail.com

St. Andrew-Caledonian Society of Calgary

For more information visit www.standrewcaledonian.ca/classes/scottish-country-dance/