Our young dancers enjoy lots of fun at classes and events designed for all ages.
Our regular Saturday morning children’s classes mainly follow the regular school terms.
We offer opportunities for our young dancers to be involved in competitions, performances and displays to boost their confidence, build their teamwork skills, and for a chance to perform in front of an audience.
We provide classes at Introductory and Intermediate levels.
Children of all ages are also offered the opportunity to work towards Graded Medal Tests, certified by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
You do not have to be a member to dance with us. Book online from the appropriate Class information box below, or pay at the first class of each term.
If you are unsure of which class is best for you, or if you wish to pay by another method, please contact us for advice.
The 2025 Autumn term begins on Saturday 6th September, when we will be giving a free class for both levels.
Winter: 10 January – 28 March 2026 except 14 & 21 Feb (10 weeks)
Spring: 25 April – 13 June, except 2 May (7 weeks)
Dates: 6 Sep - 6 Dec 2025, except 27 Sep, 18 & 25 Oct (11 weeks)
Time: 9.30am - 10.15am
Venue: Christ Church Morningside
Our youngest dancers learn music, rhythm and movement. This class offers children the chance to enjoy Scottish country dancing and ceilidh music in a fun environment, meeting new friends and learning the basic shapes of formations and some enjoyable easy dances. In this class, children will likely sit their first RSCDS Medal Test.
Price: £45 for 11 week term, including free class on 6 September.
To book your place and pay for the term (including the free class), press the Book for the term button below and follow the instructions.
To book a free place on 6 September press the Book free class.
Teacher
Elizabeth Harry
Dates: 6 Sep - 6 Dec 2025, except 27 Sep, 18 & 25 Oct (11 weeks)
Time: 10.15am - 11.15am
Venue: Christ Church Morningside
This class is open to dancers who have already taken Level 1 of the RSCDS Medal Tests. Our older group develop their steps and formations, and dance a wider range of dances. Working together as a team they enjoy many challenges, dancing at events and demonstrations, whilst continuing to expand their skills and knowledge.
Price: £45 for 11 week term, including free class on 6 September
To book your place and pay for the term (including the free class), press the Book for the term button below and follow the instructions.
If you have already taken Level 1 of the RSCDS Medal Tests, or a suitable equivalent, then to book a free place on 6 September press the Book free class.
Teacher
Elizabeth Harry
M, age 7
Our parent organisation, the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, hold an annual gathering over a weekend. In 2024 it was held in Edinburgh. As part of a set of dances by the Edinburgh branch's demonstration team, our Young Dancers danced both on their own and also along with the adult team. Over two hundred people from around the world were there to enjoy the spectacle.
Watch the video (on YouTube) as our dancers perform some of the "14 New Dances and Tunes Celebrating the Centenary of RSCDS Edinburgh Branch" in November 2024.
For decades Scottish country dancing was a staple part of school life around Edinburgh. Now, with the huge resurgence in the popularity of ceilidhs, traditional music and dancing, your school could once again become part of Edinburgh’s thriving Dance Trad community for young people.
Contact us for more information as to how your school can be part of this.
We are frequently asked questions regarding dress, drop-off, teachers etc. so we have created a dedicated page that we hope will answer all your queries.
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