The Perth and Perthshire Branch of the RSCDS runs a series of classes, dances and social events throughout the year.
Events are in Perth unless otherwise stated.
Winter Classes 2024/25
Classes will be run according to RSCDS / sportscotland guidelines.
- General Class:
Tuesdays from 7 January 2025 – 25 March 2025, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Tryst Hall, Pitlochry, PH16 5EB. Teacher is Linda Gaul.
£2 for members, £2.50 for non-members.
- Beginners/Refreshers/General Class:
Wednesday from 8 January 2025 – 26 March 2025, 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
Beginners/Refreshers 7.00pm – 8.00pm; General from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Doors open 6.50pm.
Perth Methodist Church, Scott St, Perth, PH2 8JN.
Teacher is Fiona Goudie.
£4 for members, £5 for non-members. - General Class: Thursdays from 9 January 2025 – 27 March 2025 . 2.00pm to 3.30pm.
St Matthews Church Hall, Tay St, Perth, PH1 5LQ.
Teacher is Rae Farrow.
£3.50 for members, £4.00 for non-members. - Advanced Class: Thursdays from 9 January 2025 7.30pm – 27 March 2025. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Doors open 7.15pm.
Methodist Church, Scott St, Perth, PH2 8JN.
Teacher is Judith Borup. £4 for members, £5 for non-members.
Please email perthrscds@gmail.com for further information regarding any of the above classes.
Covid 19 Guidelines for Branch Autumn and Winter Classes
We have now moved into the ‘living with Covid’ phase. Please find below the guidelines that will be followed at Autumn and Winter Classes in line with the updated guidance from the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have been advised to isolate.
Please sanitise your hands regularly.
If you have any questions, please contact the Branch Secretary on perthrscds@gmail.com or speak with your class teacher.
EVENTS 2024/25
Branch Centenary Events
Centenary Dance
The dance was devised by Allana Creighton. The music was composed by Mo Rutherford.
Crib Link to “The Perth & Perthshire Centenary Jig”: https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Perth-Perthshire-Centenary-Jig.docx
Perth and Perthshire Branch Centenary Dance 22 February 2025
The Perth and Perthshire Branch was founded in February 1925 and to celebrate this centenary event a dance will be held on the 22 February 2025 with a programme made up of dances which are in some way related to Perth and Perthshire. Venue : Robert Douglas Memorial Hall, Scone. 2.00-5.00pm Tea and cake provided. Band: David Oswald Band.
Listed below is link for diagram/crib for the dance. As yet there is no diagram for the first dance “The Perth and Perthshire Centenary Jig”. Please use the crib above.
Diagram: https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/perth-perthshire-centenary-dance-diagrams-1.pdf
Crib: https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/perth-perthshire-centenary-dance.pdf
Perth and Perthshire Branch Centenary Ball 4 April 2025
Spring Classes/Summer Dances 2025
The dates and programmes for Spring Classes/Summer Dances 2025 will be detailed in a link below when ready. As usual there will be live music during Spring Classes and a selection of different bands during the Summer Dancing.
Dances will be held at the Robert Douglas Memorial Institute in Scone, Perth, PH2 6LL starting at 7.30pm. Any difficulties please contact Rod Purcell (Secretary) at perthrscds@gmail.com.
The link to the full Summer Dance Programme Link will be shared below once ready.