RSCDS Brighton Branch
Scottish Country Dance Events Coming up Soon
Scottish country dances and other events run by or sponsored by RSCDS Brighton Branch in Sussex. See also our past events.Spring Fling Events in Brighton, April 11-13 2025
The RSCDS annual Spring Fling international weekend of Scottish country dance for young people is in Brighton this year.
Local dancers in and around Sussex can print a summary of the events we are invited to in our Spring Fling Flyer. They are:
Informal Dance for Everyone, Friday 11 April 2025, 7-10:30
An informal dance for everyone at BHASVIC with Ian Robertson and his Band. See RSCDS Spring Fling page.
Spring Fringe Workshop for over-35's, Saturday 12 April, 10am-3:30pm
A workshop for Upper Intermediate to Very Advanced dancers aged over 35, including local dancers, only £10 for RSCDS members.
Taught by Mervyn Short with music by Ian Robertson. Held at BHASVIC.
To book a place, "express your interest" using the form at the bottom of the Spring Fling2025/spring-fringe page.
See the flyer at 2025 Fringe Workshop flyer
Formal Evening Dance for Everyone, Saturday 12 April
A formal dance for everyone, at BHASVIC with Strathallan Scottish Country Dance Band.
See RSCDS Spring Fling page, for tickets (now) and dance programmes (available in March).
Getting to BHASVIC
see the last section of the Spring Fling2025/How to get there page.
Spring Fling events for Young People, 11-13 April 2025
Afternoon Class on Saturday 12 April 9:45am, for dancers aged 12-35, at Brighton Girls' School, 9:45am to 3:45pm.
Family Event, Saturday 12 April 3:34-5pm, for families with children under 12, held at BHASVIC.
Sunday Morning Class on Sunday 13 April, for dancers aged 12-35 at Brighton Girls' School.
For all these events see RSCDS Spring Fling page and the Youth Committee Spring Fling 2025 web site.
Strawberry Tea Dance, Sunday 1st June 2025, 3pm (Angmering) 
This is a cheerful afternoon Scottish country dance at Sunday tea-time with a light tea of scones and jam with fresh strawberries and cream. All are welcome.
Dances will be recapped. Tickets at the door, £8 (children and students £4). Please bring your own mug.
The venue is Angmering Community Centre in Foxwood Avenue, Angmering, BN16 4FU.
Angmering railway station and bus stops for the Stagecoach Coastliner 700 bus (half hourly to East Preston) are just the other side of the A259 - see my map.
Tap for the A4 flyer / programme
Basic Teaching Skills - Weekend of June 21st & 22nd 2025, 10-5pm both days
Brighton Branch are pleased to sponsor this Scottish country dance weekend course for those who love Scottish Dancing and may be involved in leading a group in the future; taught by Mervyn Short.
At the Warren Room, East Preson Village Hall.
Tap to see the Flyer and programme for Mervyn's Basic Teaching class.
Cost is £20 for the weekend. Please book your place by contacting .
Hallowe'en dance, Saturday October 25th 2025, 7pm
To be confirmedBeginners and Improvers' Afternoon of Dance, Sunday November 30th 2025, 2-5pm
Brighton Branch are pleased to sponsor this Scottish country dance class taught by Mervyn Short.
It is aimed at people who know the basic steps and figures and wish to improve their technique, ability and knowledge in a fun and friendly atmosphere. More expereinced dancers also welcome.
At the Rawson Hall, The Street, Bolney RH17 5PF. Hot drinks supplied but please bring your OWN MUG. Cost £8 at the door.
Tap to see the Flyer for Mervyn's Improvers' class. Please let know you are coming.
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More Scottish dance events ...
To see what we have been doing up to now, you can reminisce with this list of Brighton Branch past events.
The Sussex Association of Scottish Societies (
SASS) is an umbrella group we belong to which co-ordinates local Scottish dance events run by clubs throughout Sussex.
See RSCDS London for the South-East Dance Diary of Scottish country dancing events in the south-east of England.
