Frequently Asked Questions
When are the dance classes?
Dancing takes place every Tuesday night.
Beginner class is scheduled as needed.
Where are the classes held?
The Dance Space, 6004A W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
The Dance Space is on the second floor of a small shopping center directly on Broad Street, located half way between Horsepen Road and Libbie Avenue on the North side of Broad. The studio is above the Mekong Restaurant and the entrance is to the right of the Mekong.
What should I wear to class?
Preferred wear for ladies is skirts or dresses but pants may also be worn, soft flat shoes such as unblocked ballet slippers, ghillies, or tennis shoes. Kilts are optional for men.
How much are membership dues and class fees?
Social Dance Class is $6 per class.
A $10 annual membership fee is due after you attend your second Social Dance class.
What else should I know?
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.
As a new member, I may join the RSCDS -- what is RSCDS?
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society was formed in Glasgow in 1923. Its main objectives are:
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 [email protected] or call Margaret Murphy at 804-519-9262
Dancing takes place every Tuesday night.
Beginner class is scheduled as needed.
Where are the classes held?
The Dance Space, 6004A W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
The Dance Space is on the second floor of a small shopping center directly on Broad Street, located half way between Horsepen Road and Libbie Avenue on the North side of Broad. The studio is above the Mekong Restaurant and the entrance is to the right of the Mekong.
What should I wear to class?
Preferred wear for ladies is skirts or dresses but pants may also be worn, soft flat shoes such as unblocked ballet slippers, ghillies, or tennis shoes. Kilts are optional for men.
How much are membership dues and class fees?
Social Dance Class is $6 per class.
A $10 annual membership fee is due after you attend your second Social Dance 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.
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.
As a new member, I may join the RSCDS -- what is RSCDS?
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society 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
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 [email protected] or call Margaret Murphy at 804-519-9262