WELCOME
class is cancelled for Thursday, April 17, 2025
Classes for 2024-25 take place every Thursday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Beginners are always welcome. No partners are needed.
First United Methodist Church of Troy
6363 Livernois, Troy, MI located here
Teachers: Rhett Heberling and Laurel Paterson
Park in the church parking lot. We dance in the gym on the first floor.
When class must be cancelled due to inclement weather or an unforeseeable event, members will be notified by email asap, sometimes late in the day. A cancellation notice will be posted on this website and on our Facebook page.
On Mondays The Tartan and Thistle Ann Arbor Scottish Country Dancers hold classes from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the sanctuary at Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. For more information visit: Ann Arbor Scottish Country Dancing
COVID-19 Policy: Current protocols do not require COVID screening or proof of vaccination. Masks are optional and we do ask that you refrain from attending if you are feeling unwell. Take care, stay well and follow the guidelines from public health officials.
Class Notes
DancES Taught Each week are posted here
Written instructions and videos for all dances can be found on the Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary website located here
March 27 and April 3, 2025
Classes were cancelled.
March 20, 2025
This week we tried several different dances from a new RSCDS book entitled “And We All Join In.” We learned The Windsor Medley (16J/16S/16R) for 5 dancers; Shona’s Fancy 32R for 3 couples in a three or four couple set; and The Windsor Chase (3x32J). We also danced Sands of Morar (S8x32) 3C (4C set); City of Belfast (S3x32) 3C set; and The Highland Rambler (R8x40) 3C (4C set).
March 13, 2025
Class was cancelled.
March 6, 2025
This week we reviewed Chasing The Eclipse (S3x 32) before learning several new dances. These included Alice’s Request (J8x32) 2C (4C set); Mr. Watson’s Favorite (R8x32) 2C (4C set); Ca’ the Ewes Tae the Knowes (S8x32) 2C (4 C set); and The Wind on Loch Fyne (S3 x 32) (3C set). We joyfully closed out the evening with Flowers Of Edinburgh (R8x32) 3C (4C set).
February 27, 2025
This week we learned several new dances as well as practiced several from previous classes. We danced Chasing the Eclipse (S3x32) 3C set; Tap the Barrel (R3x32) 3C set; The Highland Fair (J8x32) 2C (4C set); The Wind on Loch Fyne (S3 x 32) (3C set); and Sunshine and Sweetie’s Jig (J8x32) 3C (4C set).
February 20, 2025
A small but mighty group of dancers attended class this week. We continued to add to our repertoire of reels and jigs, along with a few strathspeys. Dances included: Anna Holden’s Strathspey (S8x32) 2C (4C set); 3 Feisty Women (Double The Trouble) (R6x32) 3C set, Chasing the Eclipse (S3x32) 3C set; The Highland Fair (J8x32) 2C; Sands of Morar (S8x32) 3C (4C set); Davy’s Locker (R8x24) 2C (4C set); and Emily’s Wedding (J8x32) 3C (4C set).
February 13, 2025
A fun evening included several dances learned over the past year as well as a few new ones. We danced: Sharon’s Strathspey (S8x32) 2C (4C set); Shiftin’ Bobbins (R8x32) 3C (4C set); Chasing the Eclipse (S3x32) 3C set; The Montgomeries’ Rant (R8x32) 3C (4C set), Delvine Side (S8x32) 3C (4C set); and Emily’s Wedding (J8x32) 3C (4C set).
February 6, 2025
Class was cancelled.
January 30, 2025
We closed out the month with a farewell to Flowers of Edinburgh (R8x32) 3C (4C set) and learned several new dances including Muse Cottage (S3x32) 3C set, Chasing the Eclipse (S3x32) 3C, and Bridge Over Troubled Water (32 bar jig for 3 dancers). We also enjoyed practicing Sunshine and Sweetie’s Jig (J8x32) 3C (4C set) and Sharon’s Strathspey (S8x32) 2C (4C set).
January 23, 2025
Class was cancelled.
January 16, 2025
This week we continued to master MacDonald of the Isles (S3x32) 3C set and Flowers of Edinburgh (R8x32) 3C (4C set). We revisited an old favorite, The Deil Amang the Tailors (R8x32) 3C (4C set) and practiced Shiftin’ Bobbins (R8x32) 3C (4C set) and The Royal Deeside Railway (R8x32) 3C (4C set).
January 9, 2025
We returned from a long holiday break ready for the new year! This month we are focusing on Flowers of Edinburgh (R8x32) 3C (4C set) as our dance of the month and worked to perfect the poussette. We also danced Sunshine and Sweetie’s Jig (J8x32) 3C (4C set), MacDonald of the Isles (S3x32) 3C set, The Reel of the 51st Division R8x32) 3C (4C set) and City of Belfast (S3x32) 3C set.
Events
Check out Upcoming dances and RSCDS events listed Below
Rscds hamilton Ball – Saturday, April 5, 2025
RSCDS Hamilton is celebrating 70 years as an RSCDS Branch. The Hamilton Ball will be held at Scottish Rite, 4 Queen Street South in Hamilton, Ontario L8P 3R3 with music by Scotch & Soda. Download the flyer for more information related to the program, accommodations, and registration: Hamilton Ball 2025 ball flyer fillable.
Stoney Lake Weekend – May 23-25, 2025
The Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society will once again host its very popular Stoney Lake Weekend on May 23—25, 2025. This will be the 38th year for the event! The guest teacher will be Duncan Keppie from Wolfville, Nova Scotia accompanied by his daughter Ailsa. Dancing will be at the historic Upper Stoney Lake pavilion, a five-minute drive from Pine Vista resort. Accommodation will be at Pine Vista Resort on Stoney Lake and can be booked directly with Pine Vista by calling 1-800-634-2848 to receive a 10% event discount.