What we do
Welcome to the Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society! We love Scottish country dancing, and we want as many people as possible to experience it.
We run weekly dance classes for anyone interested in learning more about Scottish country dancing. Our dance classes are run by an experienced, qualified teacher. We hold monthly social dances at which we enjoy the social side of Scottish country dancing and put into practice what we have learned. These dances feature live music and, at intermission, refreshments supplied by our members.
We hold a Burns Supper in January - a traditional celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns.
We host an annual weekend-long Scottish country dance workshop at Pine Vista Resort on Stoney Lake in May, featuring a Friday night welcome dance, instruction on Saturday morning and afternoon, a Saturday evening Ball, and a Sunday morning gathering. The Stoney Lake workshop features internationally recognized teachers of Scottish country dancing.
From time to time we also put on demonstrations of Scottish country dancing. The photo above was taken at a demo dance held on Canada Day, July 1, 2015 at Del Crary Park (photo courtesy Peterborough Examiner).
Yes, many of our members have kilts, but having a kilt is not required!
Try us out!
Three for free!!! Your first three dance classes are on us. So, give us a try. We'd love to show you some new moves! You will find our contact information further down on this page.
Upcoming Events
PETERBOROUGH: Our next dance class is on Tuesday, April 23, 7 pm at St. John's. The program and cribs for April 23 are available on the program and cribs page. Our last class for the current season will be on May 21. Stay tuned for details on summer dancing! For more information about weekly classes, please contact us using the form further down this page. The season ends with our annual Stoney Lake weekend including Friday night welcome dance, Saturday morning workshop, Saturday evening dinner and ball, and (weather permitting) dancing outdoors on Sunday Morning. See the NEWS page for more information. To read Elizabeth's report to the 2024 AGM as class teacher, please visit the Members Only page.
COBOURG: Dancing classes in Cobourg are continuing (starting at 7 pm, Wednesday evenings) at a new location: the Dance Studio, Cobourg Collegiate Institute, 55 King St. E. in Cobourg. Park behind the building and enter via the back door on the East side. The last class for the current season in Cobourg will be on June 12. The season ends with a dance at Cobourg's wonderful Victoria Hall on June 19. For details see the COBOURG page.