Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Brighton Branch
Scottish dancing is sociable, energetic and fun. Not only is Scottish dancing a good exercise that keeps you fit and healthy, it's also a great way to make new friends. RSCDS Brighton Branch classes are tremendously good value at only £4 for each evening. Come and learn to dance at RSCDS Brighton's friendly classes in Brighton and Hove, Sussex.For Scottish dance class details visit classes - highland or classes - country. Beginners are always welcome!
Highland dancing, which includes sword dancing, is for individuals and is very popular with children. We often perform highland dancing for competitions and displays.
On the far left you can see someone dancing a highland fling, which is a highland dance. In the photograph, Rod is demonstrating a sword dance.
To read more about highland dancing and find links to selected YouTube videos, visit About Highland Dancing.
For class details visit classes - highland.
Scottish Country dances are set dances. They are more complex than ceilidh or barn dancing, so they involve your brain as well as your body.
On the left are people in two rows who are dancing a Scottish country dance called the Petronella. The video clip on the right features the reel: The Glens of Angus.
To read more about Scottish Country Dancing and find links to selected YouTube videos, visit About Scottish Country Dancing.
For our dance class details visit classes - country.
I am grateful to Marucho's Folkdance Site for the two delightfully animated gif images above left.
What else do you need to know?
- No kilts required, just wear loose clothes and soft shoes.
- You don't need a partner, Scottish country dances are danced in sets of six or eight people and we like to change partners for each dance.
- We run weekly practice classes in both Scottish Country Dance or Highland dancing. Come and learn steps, formations and simple dances for fun and also to prepare for forthcoming formal balls and other events.
- Our term dates are about the same as school terms but we finish a little earlier in the summer - check the classes-highland and classes-country pages for details.
