Dance Scottish Week is an international initiative by the RSCDS in Edinburgh to encourage interest in Scottish Country Dancing. 

For its part London Branch will host a series of events from 11-18th September, 2010 ranging from Open Air Dancing in Kensington Gardens, an Open House evening (see below) and a Ceilidh, Youth workshop and Scottish Dance.

Click here for more details about the Open evening and ceilidh.

The Children’s class and Youth Workshop have changed venue to Paddington Academy, London W9 2DR. The ceilidh on Friday 17th September takes place at Pont Street.

One of the frontline events of last year's Dance Scottish Week in London was the very successful Open House taster evening. For four hours London Branch welcomed members, non-members, general passers-by and anyone that was interested to come in and give them a taster of what Scottish Country Dancing is.

 The hall was dressed immaculately and clever lighting helped show off the photoboards that had been created specially for the event. There was wine on arrival and a spread of traditionally Scottish fare for those that got peckish.

The evening kicked off with some simple Ceilidh dances and throughout the evening there was a mixture of dancing and music and spaces in between for everyone to enjoy each others company. A number of the branch classes, including the technique and children's class gave faultless displays. We’ll be offering the same this year to let folk have a peek at what’s on offer.

Photos taken at the Open House event for Dance Scottish week 2008

The Demonstration Team dancing in front of famous London landmarks as part of Dance Scottish week 2008. For more photos click here.