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SCD Dance Trips

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Area Folk Dancing

Area Musicians
Area Scottish Events
Area Scottish Heritage

Nearby SCD Groups

Richmond, VA
The Scottish Country Dancers of Richmond, Virginia
Contact: Stella Fogg, 804-282-5482 or stellafogg@comcast.net
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg Scottish Country Dance
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
710 S. Henry Street (The big yellow house on the corner)
Contact Jeff or Patsy Corrigan (757) 229-1032, jtcorrigan@aol.com
Lancaster, PA
Red Rose Scottish Country Dance Society
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., September-May
St. John's Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut St.
Contact: Sandy Leyh, 717-653-1397

Other SCD Groups

Boston, MA
RSCDS Boston Branch
New York, NY
RSCDS New York Branch
Delaware Valley, PA
RSCDS Delaware Valley Branch
Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dance Society
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Scottish Country Dancers
Atlanta, GA
RSCDS Atlanta Branch

Area SCD Events

A Capital Weekend
A dance workshop sponsored by the Washington Branch, RSCDS, held the first or second weekend of April, in Washington, D.C.
Scottish Weekend
A dance workshop sponsored by a group of Scottish Country Dancers from the Washington D.C. and Philadelphia area dance groups, held on a weekend in September, at Timber Ridge Camp in High View, WV.
Argyle Weekend
A dance workshop sponsored by the Northern Virginia Branch, RSCDS, held the first or second weekend of November, at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington, VA.

SCD Dance Trips

Trips by Ken McFarland
Since 1989, Ken McFarland has been organizing and leading tours groups for Scottish, English, and Contra dancers. Past destinations include Scotland, England, Wales, California, Alaska, New Zealand, Australia, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii and China. All trips feature dancing with live music every night.
ScubaDance
A combined scuba diving and Scottish Country Dancing trip led by Mel and Ellie Briscoe, in conjunction with the Splash Dive Center. If you don't do Scottish dancing, you can still participate and learn it on the spot. Kilts are not required! There are plans for a Scottish dance underwater, in 3 dimensions.

SCD Resources

Also see our Hints & Tips page for links to and information about dance supplies, dance instructions, and general SCD guidance.

The Official Web Site for Members of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Society was established in 1923 by its co-founders to protect and promote the standards of Scottish country dancing.
Grand Chain - The Edinburgh Scottish Dance Resource
A set of resources for Scottish Dancers the world over, based in Edinburgh.
Inter-city Scot Online
The Inter-city Scot is a newsletter of Scottish Country Dance events in North America.
Strathspey Server
A repository of information about Scottish country dancing, including the Strathspey mailing list archive and more.
The Teachers Association (Canada)
The TAC, as it is often called, is an association of teachers of Scottish country dancing formed in 1958 to assist one another where possible.
John Chambers' Scottish Country Dance Music Collection
Scottish Country Dance tunes and sets organized by dance name. Files are in ABC (musical notation) format, but can also be accessed in other text, graphical (sheet music), and MIDI formats.

Also see JC's ABC tune finder to search by tune name.
Scottish Country Dance Index from MusicInScotland.com
An alphabetical listing of dances for which music is available on CD, and the album on which it is to be found. Information for each recording includes the type of dance (Reel, Jig, Strathspey, Medley, Waltz), the number of repetitions, and the number of bars.
The Music of James Scott Skinner
James Scott Skinner (1843 – 1927), the 'Strathspey King,' was a key figure in Scottish traditional music. He took the art of Scottish fiddle music to a new height through his playing and his compositions.

Also see Multimedia, including dance video clips.
SCD WebRing
Find web sites, groups and other information about SCD.

Area Folk Dancing

CelticDistrict: Celtic Events and Groups in D.C.
Dance, music, concerts, festivals, calendar, history, shopping, and more.

Also see the Dance page.
The Thistle Dancers
The Thistle Dancers, led by Susan W. Hyams, are a group of highland dancers who perform the traditional dances of Scotland. They perform regularly at area Scottish events, and present an annual concert, Something Scottish, every March. Highland dancing classes are available.
Folklore Society of Greater Washington
FSGW presents over 200 folk events in the Washington, D.C. area each year, including festivals, concerts, dances and swaps.

Also see the Dance Calendar.
Washington D.C. Area Folk Dances
Washington, D.C. area listings for International, Israeli, Contra, and Scandinavian folk dancing.
DCDanceNet
A source for Washington, D.C. area dancers with information on dance news and upcoming events.

Also see Links to Dancing in the Mid-Atlantic, the USA, the World.
Folk Dance Association
Folk Dance Association provides services and information for folk dancers, folk dance leaders and folk dance groups throughout the United States and Canada.

Also see Middle Atlantic States Folk Dance, covering Maryland and D.C. groups, and Southeastern States Folk Dance, covering Virginia groups.
Friday Night Dance at Glen Echo Park
The Friday night dances are brought to you by the Friday Night Dancers, Inc. (a nonprofit, community-based organization) in cooperation with the National Park Service, Montgomery County, and the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. Dances are held every Friday evening from 8:30-11:00 p.m. in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, Maryland.

Also see Contra Dance Links.
Irish Dancing and Music in Washington / Baltimore Area
Organizations Promoting Irish Dance -- Ceili and Set Dance.

Area Musicians

Elke Baker, fiddle
1995 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, member of Terpsichore, and leader of the Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club.
Liz Donaldson, piano
Plays for Scottish, English, and American contra and square dances, as well as teaching and dancing these styles. Member of Terpsichore, Waverley Station, and many more bands!
Terpsichore
The duo of Elke Baker and Liz Donaldson, frequently joined by Ralph Gordon to form a trio. Contact Elke Baker for bookings, orders, and information.
David Knight, fiddle
Fiddle for Dance and Performance: Contra, Scottish, English, Irish. Member of Waverley Station and Thistle House.
Dave Wiesler, piano
Events ranging from studio work, parties, and concerts to dances of many flavors (contra, swing, vintage, couple dance, English and Scottish country dance). Member of Thistle House and many more bands
Andrew Marcus, accordion
Accordion for Scottish, contra, and more.
Becky Ross, fiddle
Becky plays regularly for Scottish and English Country Dances in the D.C. area. She also performs with Peat & Barley and the Homespun Ceilidh Band.
The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club
The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club is for people who like Scottish fiddle music -- whether you play it, want to learn it, or just like listening.

Area Scottish Events

Washington DC Tartan Day
April 6th is National Tartan Day, the National Holiday for All Scottish-Americans. The National Tartan Day Committee of Washington, DC, supports National Tartan Day (NTD) activities in the Washington, D.C. area.
Potomac Celtic Festival
Celebrate the Celtic cultures of Cornwall, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Galicia, Asturies, Brittany (France), and the biggest Celtic country in the world - America - during the annual Potomac Celtic Festival in June.
Virginia Scottish Games Association
VSGA celebrates Alexandria's Scottish Heritage with Scottish Athletics, Dancing, Music, Crafts, Food and other fascinating Scottish events in September.
Alexandria Scottish Heritage Fair
The annual Alexandria Scottish Heritage Fair in October is co-sponsored by the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Scottish Heritage Educational Foundation, Inc. The purpose of the Foundation is to educate the public about the arts, culture, history, and heritage of Scotland through educational events and opportunities that are free of charge and open to all.
Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival
The Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival has become one of the premiere Celtic events on the East Coast. Enjoy musical entertainment, heavy athletics, authentic food and drink, massed pipe bands, celtic dancing and much more amid the colorful foliage and cool breezes of late October.
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
The Walk, usually the first weekend of December, celebrates the unique Scottish heritage of the City of Alexandria, and is hosted by the Campagna Center of Alexandria, Virginia, and the Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C..

Area Scottish Heritage

The Capital Scot
The Capital Scot contains information of interest to Scots and Scots-at-heart living and working in the Washington, D.C. area. The emphasis is on Scotland and Scottish heritage, organizations, and events.
Clans of Scotland U.S.A.
The organization was formed in Alexandria, Virginia in 1962 as a way of promoting good fellowship among those people residing in the Washington area, and beyond, who are interested in Scottish culture.
St. Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C.
The Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C., with origins dating back to 1760, is a charitable and social organization of men of Scottish birth or ancestry. It is not affiliated with any religious institution.