The Perth and Perthshire Branch of the RSCDS runs a series of classes, dances and social events throughout the year.
Events are in Perth unless otherwise stated.
Winter Classes 2024/25
Classes will be run according to RSCDS / sportscotland guidelines.
- General Class: Tuesdays from 10 September – 11 December 2024 ,7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tryst Hall, Pitlochry, PH16 5EB. Teacher is Linda Gaul. £2 for members, £2.50 for non-members.
- Beginners/Refreshers/General Class: Wednesday from 11 September – 11 December 2024. 7.00pm to 8.00pm Beginners/Refreshers; General from 11 September – 11 December 2024 8.00pm to 9.00pm. Doors open 6.50pm. Perth Methodist Church, Scott St, Perth, PH2 8JN. Teacher is Fiona Goudie. £4 for members, £5 for non-members.
- General Class: Thursdays from 12 September – 12 December 2024. 2.00pm to 3.30pm. St Matthews Church Hall, Tay St, Perth, PH1 5LQ. Teacher is Rae Farrow. £3.50 for members, £4.00 for non-members.
- Advanced Class: Thursdays from 12 September – 12 December 2024. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Doors open 7.15pm. Methodist Church, Scott St, Perth, PH2 8JN. Teacher is Judith Borup. £4 for members, £5 for non-members.
- Dates for 2025 will be issued in due course.
Please email perthrscds@gmail.com for further information regarding any of the above classes.
Covid 19 Guidelines for Branch Autumn and Winter Classes
We have now moved into the ‘living with Covid’ phase. Please find below the guidelines that will be followed at Autumn and Winter Classes in line with the updated guidance from the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have been advised to isolate.
Please sanitise your hands regularly.
If you have any questions, please contact the Branch Secretary on perthrscds@gmail.com or speak with your class teacher.
EVENTS 2024/25
Dance Around The World 23 November 2024
The RSCDS has designated the 23 November 2024 as Dance Around the World Day. HQ has provided a programme for all Branches to use. The Branch is organising a dance on the 23rd to celebrate this day. Keep the date in your diary. Venue : Robert Douglas Memorial Hall, Scone Time: : 2.00 am. – 5.00pm. Musician: Jim Lindsay. All dances will be recapped.
Diagram Link for the dance: https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RSCDS-Dance-Around-the-World-Diagrams-1.pdf
Crib Link: https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PERTH-23-NOV-24.doc
End of Year Dance 27 December 2024
Get ready for 2025 with our end of year dance. Date: 27th December 2024 Venue: Robert Douglas Memorial Hall, Scone. Time: 7.30pm Band: James Coutts Band
Crib Link: https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Perth-Xmas-2024.doc
Branch Centenary Events
Centenary Dance
See Homepage or Information page for background. Link to “The Perth & Perthshire Centenary Jig” https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Perth-Perthshire-Centenary-Jig.docx
The winning dance was devised by Allana Creighton. Special mention to Michael McManamon, Theresa MacVarish, Rod Purcell and Christopher Smith who also submitted dances. Picture below is of some of the dancers along with Allana (3rd from right),Teacher June Templeman (9th from right), Musician Mo Rutherford (1st right) and Branch Chair Christopher Smith (10th from right).
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Perth and Perthshire Branch Centenary Dance 22 February 2025
The Perth and Perthshire Branch was founded in February 1925 and to celebrate this centenary event a dance will be held on the 22 February 2025 with a programme made up of dances which are in some way related to Perth and Perthshire. Venue : Robert Douglas Memorial Hall, Scone. 2.00-5.00pm Tea and cake provided. Band: David Oswald Band.
Listed below is link for diagrams for the dance. As yet there is not a diagram for the first dance The Perth and Perthshire Centenary Jig so please use the crib above.
Perth and Perthshire Branch Centenary Ball 4 April 2025
Spring Classes/Summer Dances 2025
The dates and programmes for Spring Classes/Summer Dances 2025 will be detailed in the Link below when ready. As usual there will be live music during Spring Classes and a selection of different bands during the Summer Dancing. Dances will be held at the Robert Douglas Memorial Institute in Scone, Perth, PH2 6LL starting at 7.30pm. Any difficulties please contact Rod Purcell (Secretary) at perthrscds@gmail.com.
Full Summer Dance Programme Link below: