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

MonthEvents
SeptemberN/A12th19th26thN/AOpen House / Welcome Dance Sep 19st
October3rd10th17th24th31stFall Frolic Party Oct 31st
November7th14th21stNo ClassN/AN/A
December5th12th19thNo ClassNo ClassChristmas Dance Dec 19th
January2nd9th16th23rd30thBurns Night Jan 25th
February6th13th20th27thN/AN/A
March6th13th20th27thN/ACabin Feever Party Mar 6th
April3rd10thNo Class24thN/ASpring Fling Party Apr 10th
May1st8th15th22nd29thEnd of Year Party May 22nd AGM May 29th