Classes resume in September for the 2017-18 season and all classes would be delighted to have new members. Most classes run until April. You can download the list of contacts and details of classes and fees here:
Classes and information 2017-18
All weekly classes are for mixed abilities from beginners through to experienced dancers and are held on the same evening of the week unless stated otherwise. All classes welcome new members at any point in the year between September and April.
BASIC SKILLS CLASS In addition to the weekly classes we now run a Basic Skills class on the second Saturday of each month in Heyn Hall, St Mark’s Dundela C of I, 2 Sydenham Avenue, Belfast, BT4 2DR (corner of Holywood Road and Sydenham Avenue). This class is to complement the weekly classes and not as an alternative to them! Evelyn Redmond will once again take this monthly class, where in previous years everyone really felt they were able to learn much about the basics of SCD and practise in a “safe atmosphere” , at a pace suited to those who are relatively new to Scottish country dancing. Even “old hands” remarked they learned a great deal which sometimes cannot be easily tackled in general classes where there is such a range of ability and experience.
You are welcome to come along and see how you like Scottish Country Dancing at any of our classes. There is no specific dress code but you are advised to wear light, flat shoes. Each class normally lasts 2 hours and classes run from September to Christmas then January to April. Visitors fees are £6 for non members but will be refunded if you join the Branch after 4 classes .
A/Knockbreda Saturday evenings weekly
Bloomfield/Castlereagh Monday evenings weekly
Dundela Thursday evenings weekly
Helen’s Bay Thursday evenings weekly
Lisburn Tuesday evenings weekly
Malone Wednesday evenings see list for dates
Whitehouse Tuesday evenings weekly
There is an Advanced class, monthly, on Wednesday mornings in Knockbreda Parish Church Hall. Purdy’s Lane, Belfast BT8 7AR for more experienced dancers, resuming 11 October 2017. It is normally held on the second Wednesday of each month from October – May .
All our teachers are fully certificated by RSCDS and all those working with children have undergone the appropriate vetting procedures. Further details and contact numbers for each class are available by emailing: secretary@rscdsbelfast.org
| Adults’ Classes (Weekly) | Venue | Day | Time |
| “A”/Knockbreda | Knockbreda Parish Church of Ireland Hall, Purdy’s Lane, Belfast BT8 7AR | Saturday | 8.00 pm |
| Bloomfield/Castlereagh | St John’s Church of Ireland Church Hall, 397 Castlereagh Road, Belfast BT5 6AB | Monday | 7.45 pm |
| Dundela | St Mark’s Church of Ireland, Heyn Hall, Sydenham Avenue, Belfast BT4 2DR | Thursday | 7.30 pm |
| Helen’s Bay | St John the Baptist Church of Ireland Church Hall, Fort Road, Helen’s Bay BT19 1LA | Thursday | 8.00 pm |
| Lisburn | St Mark’s Church of Ireland Church Hall, 98 Ballymacash Road, Lisburn BT28 3EZ | Tuesday | 8.00 pm |
| Malone - see list of dates NB not every week | St John’s Church of Ireland Church Hall, 141 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5HR | Wednesday 20 Sep. 4, 18 Oct; 1, 15, 29 Nov. 2017; 17,31 Jan, 7,21 Feb, 7,21 Mar. 2018 | 8.00 pm |
| Whitehouse | St John’s Church of Ireland Church Hall, Shore Road, Whitehouse BT37 9SR | Tuesday | 8.00 pm |
| Advanced class | Knockbreda Parish Church of Ireland Hall, Purdy’s Lane, Belfast BT8 7AR | 2ndWed ea. month | 10.30 am |
| Basic Skills Class for members attending other Branch classes who want to learn/improve skills/ technique | St Mark’s Church of Ireland, Heyn Hall, Sydenham Avenue, Belfast BT4 2DR(contact secretary@rscdsbelfast.org for further information) | Saturday a.m. normally 2nd Sat. each month October- May | 10.00 a.m - 12.00 noon |
