RSCDS Banffshire Dancing Classes
There are many classes in the local area and you will be welcome whether you are an 'old hand' or a complete beginner. The future of Scottish Country Dancing depends on attracting new participants, so beginners are particularly welcome.
If you're not sure then just come along to a class and watch to see if it's for you - but you might get hooked! You don't need to bring a partner (but why not encourage a parent or offspring?), you don't need to pay for a 'taster' and you don't need special shoes to start with (though soft shoes are recommended rather than wellies or tackety boots!). The exercise will do you good and you can start at your own pace without overdoing it - if you get out of puff you can sit and watch the next dance while you get your breath back. Those initial feelings of 'two left feet' and 'which way do I go now?' are perfectly natural and will reduce (but never disappear entirely!) as you gain experience.
You will find that Scottish country dancing is much cheaper, much more sociable and much more fun than going to a gym. If you're interested then get in contact as shown in the table below.
Note that classes are 'seasonal' - typically from about early September to early May. Enthusiastic classes may well continue as occasional 'Summer Socials' - see the 'Events' page or contact the class organiser.
Local classes
| Day | Time | Class and Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | |||
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Buckie (New venue) Portessie Public Hall | Isobel Turner 01542 834398 | |
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Fraserburgh Academy | Alison Smith 01261 833574 | |
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Macduff Pensioners Hall, Buchan Street | Alice Archibald 01888 563206 | |
| Tuesday | |||
| 7:00 - 9:30pm | Dufftown Memorial Hall | Jessie Stuart 01542 887616 | |
| & Gary Coull 01542 886422 | |||
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Fordyce Village Hall | Lindsay Gauld 01542 840092 | |
| 7:30 - 9:30pm | (New time) Mosstodloch Speymouth Hall | Isobel Turner 01542 834398 | |
| 7:30 - 9:30pm | Turriff (New venue) St. Andrews Parish Church Hall | Alice Archibald 01888 563206 | |
| Wednesday | |||
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Banff Boys Brigade Hall | Georgie Paterson 01261 815982 | |
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Fochabers Bellie Church Hall | Margaret Cowie 01542 831792 | |
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Huntly Linden Centre | Isabel McGregor 01466 792948 | |
| & Mary Whyte 01466 792670 | |||
| 7:30 - 9:30pm | Mulben Hall (1st & 3rd of month) | Kate Strathdee 01261 842208 | |
| 7:00 - 9:00pm | Portknockie Seafield Hall | Robert Dawson 01542 840491 | |
| Thursday | |||
| 7:30 - 9:00pm | Forglen Hall | Lindsay Gauld 01542 840092 | |
| 7:30 - 9:30pm | Keith British Legion Hall | Kate Strathdee 01261 842208 | |