Classes
Dance Class Information
Buffalo Scottish Country Dance Classes
Thursday evenings, 6:45 PM to 9:30 PM
6:45 PM: Doors open. Registration/sign-in, put on your shoes and be ready to dance.
7:00-7:45 New & beginner dancers with experienced dancers.
Learn and practice basic skills including warming up, steps, and figures.
7:45-8:30 New & beginner dancers with experienced dancers.
Learn and enjoy dances appropriate for all levels.
8:30-8:45 Tea/water break.
Time to socialize and for branch announcements.
8:45-9:30 Dancing for experienced dancers.
September through May at
Amherst Community Church
77 Washington Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
RSCDS Certified Teachers: Sara Lynn Johnson, Marie Ziccarelli, Rebecca Roman, Ellen Sears, Claire Collier, and trainee Bethany Wright
Beginner classes start September 19th
New dancers are accepted throughout the season, but it is recommended to begin at the start.
No partner is necessary! No previous dance experience is necessary!
Footwear at the first few lessons should be light, flexible soled shoes, sneakers or dance slippers.
Regular Class Fees
Branch membership is required in addition to class fees.
$6 per class OR
$80 for first semester ending 2025-01-30 OR
$160 for the entire year ending 2025-05-29
First semester for new dancers is only $45.
RSCDS Buffalo does not currently offer a youth class.
Cancellations
Classes will be canceled if schools are closed due to weather, or a travel ban is in place.
Schedule for 2024/2025 Season
Month | Events | |||||
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September | N/A | 12th | 19th | 26th | N/A | Open House / Welcome Dance Sep 19st |
October | 3rd | 10th | 17th | 24th | 31st | Fall Frolic Party Oct 31st |
November | 7th | 14th | 21st | No Class | N/A | N/A |
December | 5th | 12th | 19th | No Class | No Class | Christmas Dance Dec 19th |
January | 2nd | 9th | 16th | 23rd | 30th | Burns Night Jan 25th |
February | 6th | 13th | 20th | 27th | N/A | N/A |
March | 6th | 13th | 20th | 27th | N/A | Cabin Feever Party Mar 6th |
April | 3rd | 10th | No Class | 24th | N/A | Spring Fling Party Apr 10th |
May | 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th | End of Year Party May 22nd AGM May 29th |