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Dublin Scottish Country Dance Club
Scottish country dancing is a type of folk dance that is danced in sets of 6 or 8 people. There are three types of dances: jigs and reels, which are fast, and strathspeys, which are slow and are unique to Scottish country dancing.
Partner: None required as we rotate partners for each set.
Dance Experience: None. All levels welcome from beginner to advanced.
Age: 18+
Cost: First two classes are free! After that it’s €5 per class.
What to bring/wear: wear soft shoes with a grip sole (or ballet flats), comfortable clothes to dance in, bottle of water.
Where: Dún Laoghaire Presbyterian Church Hall (ample parking on site, 46A bus stop directly outside, 15 minute walk to the DART)
When: Thursday evenings 20:15-22:15. Tea and cake served at the break at 21:15.
Dance Scottish Dublin...for fitness, friendship, and fun!
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See all- Scottish Country Dancing DublinDún Laoghaire Presbyterian Church, Dublin
Join the Dublin Scottish Country Dance Club! Whether you're an experienced dancer or new to Scottish country dancing, this class is the perfect opportunity to dance, get fit, and have fun.
We dance to LIVE MUSIC most weeks! Kindly provided by our musicians, John (on accordion) and Judy (on fiddle). Where else in Dublin can you dance to live traditional music?!
We dance every Thursday at 20:15. Cancellations are extremely rare. If the event is listed on MeetUp, it's happening! Browse through our website for further information: Scottish Dance Dublin
Our class numbers vary each week, but usually we have between 12-24 attendees. This is a mix of beginners and more experienced dancers. Whether you found us on MeetUp, Facebook or via a Google search, you are most welcome to join us!First two classes are FREE and after that it's €5 per class.
We change partners for each dance so you can come alone or bring a friend. Don't worry if you've never tried Scottish country dancing before, we always make sure to pair new dancers with more experienced dancers.Check the News & Events page on our website, where every Monday we post a PDF with the dances planned for class on Thursday: News & Events. You can search for these dances on YouTube to get a sense of what to expect in class.
Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and soft shoes with a non-slip sole, such as light runners (or ballet flats if you have them!). Try to avoid wearing heavy or bulky shoes.
For more information head over to the FAQ page of our website - Scottish Country Dancing DublinDún Laoghaire Presbyterian Church, Dublin
Join the Dublin Scottish Country Dance Club! Whether you're an experienced dancer or new to Scottish country dancing, this class is the perfect opportunity to dance, get fit, and have fun.
We dance to LIVE MUSIC most weeks! Kindly provided by our musicians, John (on accordion) and Judy (on fiddle). Where else in Dublin can you dance to live traditional music?!
We dance every Thursday at 20:15. Cancellations are extremely rare. If the event is listed on MeetUp, it's happening! Browse through our website for further information: Scottish Dance Dublin
Our class numbers vary each week, but usually we have between 12-24 attendees. This is a mix of beginners and more experienced dancers. Whether you found us on MeetUp, Facebook or via a Google search, you are most welcome to join us!First two classes are FREE and after that it's €5 per class.
We change partners for each dance so you can come alone or bring a friend. Don't worry if you've never tried Scottish country dancing before, we always make sure to pair new dancers with more experienced dancers.Check the News & Events page on our website, where every Monday we post a PDF with the dances planned for class on Thursday: News & Events. You can search for these dances on YouTube to get a sense of what to expect in class.
Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and soft shoes with a non-slip sole, such as light runners (or ballet flats if you have them!). Try to avoid wearing heavy or bulky shoes.
For more information head over to the FAQ page of our website - Scottish Country Dancing DublinDún Laoghaire Presbyterian Church, Dublin
Join the Dublin Scottish Country Dance Club! Whether you're an experienced dancer or new to Scottish country dancing, this class is the perfect opportunity to dance, get fit, and have fun.
We dance to LIVE MUSIC most weeks! Kindly provided by our musicians, John (on accordion) and Judy (on fiddle). Where else in Dublin can you dance to live traditional music?!
We dance every Thursday at 20:15. Cancellations are extremely rare. If the event is listed on MeetUp, it's happening! Browse through our website for further information: Scottish Dance Dublin
Our class numbers vary each week, but usually we have between 12-24 attendees. This is a mix of beginners and more experienced dancers. Whether you found us on MeetUp, Facebook or via a Google search, you are most welcome to join us!First two classes are FREE and after that it's €5 per class.
We change partners for each dance so you can come alone or bring a friend. Don't worry if you've never tried Scottish country dancing before, we always make sure to pair new dancers with more experienced dancers.Check the News & Events page on our website, where every Monday we post a PDF with the dances planned for class on Thursday: News & Events. You can search for these dances on YouTube to get a sense of what to expect in class.
Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and soft shoes with a non-slip sole, such as light runners (or ballet flats if you have them!). Try to avoid wearing heavy or bulky shoes.
For more information head over to the FAQ page of our website - Scottish Country Dancing DublinDún Laoghaire Presbyterian Church, Dublin
Join the Dublin Scottish Country Dance Club! Whether you're an experienced dancer or new to Scottish country dancing, this class is the perfect opportunity to dance, get fit, and have fun.
We dance to LIVE MUSIC most weeks! Kindly provided by our musicians, John (on accordion) and Judy (on fiddle). Where else in Dublin can you dance to live traditional music?!
We dance every Thursday at 20:15. Cancellations are extremely rare. If the event is listed on MeetUp, it's happening! Browse through our website for further information: Scottish Dance Dublin
Our class numbers vary each week, but usually we have between 12-24 attendees. This is a mix of beginners and more experienced dancers. Whether you found us on MeetUp, Facebook or via a Google search, you are most welcome to join us!First two classes are FREE and after that it's €5 per class.
We change partners for each dance so you can come alone or bring a friend. Don't worry if you've never tried Scottish country dancing before, we always make sure to pair new dancers with more experienced dancers.Check the News & Events page on our website, where every Monday we post a PDF with the dances planned for class on Thursday: News & Events. You can search for these dances on YouTube to get a sense of what to expect in class.
Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and soft shoes with a non-slip sole, such as light runners (or ballet flats if you have them!). Try to avoid wearing heavy or bulky shoes.
For more information head over to the FAQ page of our website
