- What is the cost of membership?
- Annual membership in the Ottawa Branch is $110 for 09-10: $30 for membership in the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and $80 for branch expenses (mainly venue rental, music equipment and teacher costs). In addition dancers pay $1/week in class to cover refreshments.
- How do I apply?
- To apply for membership in the Branch, download the attached PDF file, complete the form and give it to your class convener or send it to the Branch Treasurer
- Where can I dance?
- Dancers can dance at any class and social event offered for their level. See the list of classes. Dancers who travel enjoy dancing with other SCD groups throughout the world. There is a link from the Ottawa Branch web site to other Scottish Country Dance web sites so you can check for a dancing group at your holiday destination.
- What do I wear?
Dancers soon warm up so we suggest comfortable, light clothing.
- What about shoes?
- We suggest soft, light shoes to begin with. Most women dancers buy ballet or jazz dancing shoes and both women and men buy ghillies. Your class teacher or convenor will advise you about the nearest place to purchase shoes.
- Do I need a partner?
- No. Scottish Country Dances are danced in sets of 8 (6 or sometimes 10) and dancers normally change partners for each dance during the evening.
- Do I need experience?
- No experience is necessary. It helps to be aware of the musical beat and you certainly need a sense of fun. Our teachers will teach you the steps, formations and dances.