Frequently Asked Questions
Why are some words, on your website, in this colour ?
Anytime you see something in this colour, just place your cursor over it and click for more detailed information.
When are the classes?
Dancing takes place every Tuesday night.
Beginners are welcome at any time. Classes are held from September through June with occasional social dancing during the summer.
Where are the classes held?
The class meets at The Good Shepherd School on 43rd St just north of Forest Hill Avenue.
During Lent, class meets at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, 7000 Park Ave (close to the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Three Chopt).
How much are membership dues and class fees?
The first night of Tuesday class is FREE! Beginner Class is $3 per class and Social Dance Class is $6 per class ($5 if you join the RSCDS). A $10 annual membership fee is due after you attend your second Social Dance class.
As a new member, I may join the RSCDS -- what is RSCDS?
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of which we are an affiliated group, was formed in Glasgow in 1923. Its main objectives are:
What should I wear to class?
Preferred wear for ladies is skirts or dresses, soft flat shoes such as unblocked ballet slippers or tennis shoes. Gentlemen are not required to wear kilts to class.
What else should I know?
I have seen a "cheat sheet" for the dances. How can I tell what the abbreviations mean?
If you click here, you will find an explanation of each abbreviation. For more detail on some of the dance formations, click here. You will also gain a better understanding of these abbreviations and terms after you attend a few classes.
Whom should I contact, if I want to begin Scottish Country Dancing or if I still have a question?
For more information email SCDRichmond@gmail.com or call Margaret Murphy at 804-639-7688
Why are some words, on your website, in this colour ?
Anytime you see something in this colour, just place your cursor over it and click for more detailed information.
When are the classes?
Dancing takes place every Tuesday night.
Beginners are welcome at any time. Classes are held from September through June with occasional social dancing during the summer.
Where are the classes held?
The class meets at The Good Shepherd School on 43rd St just north of Forest Hill Avenue.
During Lent, class meets at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, 7000 Park Ave (close to the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Three Chopt).
How much are membership dues and class fees?
The first night of Tuesday class is FREE! Beginner Class is $3 per class and Social Dance Class is $6 per class ($5 if you join the RSCDS). A $10 annual membership fee is due after you attend your second Social Dance class.
As a new member, I may join the RSCDS -- what is RSCDS?
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of which we are an affiliated group, was formed in Glasgow in 1923. Its main objectives are:
- To preserve and practice the dances as they are danced in Scotland
- To collect manuscripts and history of Scottish dances with diagrams and music
What should I wear to class?
Preferred wear for ladies is skirts or dresses, soft flat shoes such as unblocked ballet slippers or tennis shoes. Gentlemen are not required to wear kilts to class.
What else should I know?
- No partner or previous experience is needed!
- Dances and classes are all "fragrance free" to respect the health concerns of other dancers.
- There are some helpful suggestions here -- Dance Etiquette.
I have seen a "cheat sheet" for the dances. How can I tell what the abbreviations mean?
If you click here, you will find an explanation of each abbreviation. For more detail on some of the dance formations, click here. You will also gain a better understanding of these abbreviations and terms after you attend a few classes.
Whom should I contact, if I want to begin Scottish Country Dancing or if I still have a question?
For more information email SCDRichmond@gmail.com or call Margaret Murphy at 804-639-7688