The Dundee Branch was formed in 1925 and is the third oldest branch of the RSCDS in the world. Our objective is to promote Scottish Country Dancing and its music within the City of Dundee and the areas surrounding it. Visitors to Dundee (the City of Discovery) are made most welcome at any of our Branch events.

We encourage everyone in our area who enjoys Scottish Country Dancing to join the Dundee Branch. Membership brings with it reduction in the cost of some Branch events and the delivery of newsletters and magazines. There are several types of membership and these are shown on the membership information page. The Branch AGM takes place in September, and the agenda/minutes etc are sent to members by post at least two weeks before, together with an invitation to renew membership.

We run numerous dances throughout the year, and you will find these listed on the Branch Dance Dates page.  In most cases you can pay on entry  but for the January First Foot Dance it is necessary to obtain tickets in advance. 

We are also very active in teaching Scottish Country Dancing at all levels and to all ages, commencing with classes for those who have never danced before and progressing by stages to cater for very experienced dancers. Details are given on the pages for Classes:

http://www.rscds-dundee.org.uk/adultclasses.htm 

http://www.rscds-dundee.org.uk/youthperformancegroup.htm 

http://www.rscds-dundee.org.uk/childrensclasses.htm

In late March each year we hold the Dundee Branch Festival, which was started in 1975. This brings together dance groups from all over (both adults and children) for an afternoon of dancing which encompasses massed dancing and individual demonstrations. On the day, teams can choose how much of the programme they wish to participate in. Teams are not competing in any sense - the emphasis is on friendship and enjoyment. Children receive an Attendance Certificate

For children, we also have The David Findlay Rosebowl Competition, and the annual award of medals, based on the Medal Tests. Participants come from a wide area.

If you have a good photograph from one of the dances or events, which you would like to share with the other members of the branch, send it by email to Brian Lawrenson at  b.lawrenson@lineone.net for possible inclusion on the photos page of this site.

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