MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Benefits of a RSCDS Calgary Branch membership include:
- Automatic membership in the worldwide body of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Scotland (RSCDS HQ) – Currently a $44 CAD value. Members of this worldwide dance community enjoy:
- Access to a worldwide family of Scottish country dancers;
- Twice-a year, a copy of members’ RSCDS Scottish Country Dancer magazine, packed with information and interesting articles delivered to your door;
- Access to the members’ area of the RSCDS website; and
- Discounts on many recordings, publications and other items available via their online shop;
- Access to RSCDS-trained teachers;
- Access to the annual RSCDS Summer School, Winter School and Spring Fling
- Member discount rates to RSCDS Calgary Branch events and other branches around the world;
- Voting privileges at all Calgary Branch General Meetings;
- Workshop financial support;
Other Reasons For Joining:
- The chance to learn to teach Scottish Country Dancing through the Society’s examination and qualification system;
- Availability of courses for musicians, to encourage the continuation of live music;
- Availability of music recorded specifically for dancing to;
- Provision of graded medal tests to encourage young dancers;
- Learning and helping to preserve and foster original dances and steps;
- Conserving the present and future existence of this form of dance; and
- Helping to preserve an important aspect of Scottish culture.