What we do
Welcome to the Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society! We love Scottish country dancing, and we want as many people as possible to experience it.
We run weekly dance classes for anyone interested in learning more about Scottish country dancing. Our dance classes are run by an experienced, qualified teacher. We hold monthly social dances at which we enjoy the social side of Scottish country dancing and put into practice what we have learned. These dances feature live music and, at intermission, refreshments supplied by our members.
We hold a Burns Supper in January - a traditional celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns.
We host an annual weekend-long Scottish country dance workshop at Pine Vista Resort on Stoney Lake in May, featuring a Friday night welcome dance, instruction on Saturday morning and afternoon, a Saturday evening Ball, and a Sunday morning gathering. The Stoney Lake workshop features internationally recognized teachers of Scottish country dancing. From time to time we also put on demonstrations of Scottish country dancing.
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Yes, many of our members have kilts, but having a kilt is not required!
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Try us out!
Three for free!!! Your first three dance classes are on us. So, give us a try. We'd love to show you some new moves! You will find our contact information further down on this page.
Upcoming Events
Welcome to our website!
On February 25, there will be no Level 1 class. The Intermediate / Advanced class will be replaced by social dancing with dances chosen and briefed by members. The program for the 25th is in preparation and will be posted here as soon as it is complete. The following week, on March 4, normal classes will resume (6 pm for Level 1, 7 pm for intermediate and senior dancers). The program for March 4 is available on the Programs and Cribs page.
Our next social dance will be held at 7 pm on Friday, February 21 at St. John's. Live music with Helen Batten and Blair Mackenzie. The dance program and the cribs for the 21st are available on the Program and Cribs Page.
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The PSCDS is once again hosting its popular Stoney Lake Weekend on May 23-25, 2025. Friday night welcome dance, Saturday workshops, Saturday evening dinner and ball, Sunday morning dancing and light lunch, live music with Don Bartlett and Blair Mackenzie. For details and registration information please see the News page.
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The next Cobourg class will be on February 19 in the Gym at C.R. Gummow School, 7 p.m. There will be no Cobourg class on February 26.
The Cobourg group will hosting a season-end dance at Victoria Hall in Cobourg at 3 pm on June 29. Live music with Helen Batten and Blair Mackenzie. For details please see the Cobourg page.
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