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The Branch does not currently offer classes for children; however, children of branch members may participate in the Young Dancers Mentorship Program. Please contact the Young Dancers Mentorship Program Director for further information.
 Performing at Landmark Center in St. Paul |
The Branch welcomes fellow Scottish Country Dancers from out of town as well as guest observers. Guest observers are requested to be mindful of the teaching environment of our classes and respectful toward our class participants. Guest children are to be supervised at all times.
Looking for an introductory taste of Scottish country dancing? Be sure to come to our FREE Bring A Friend Night on Monday, 21 September 2009.
Our regular Monday night classes start again on 28 September 2009. The Thursday night basics class continues throughout the summer. See the events page for information about summer dance activities.
The following Branch class will be offered in 2009-2010:
The following affiliated class will be offered during 2009-2010:
| Monday Night General Technique Class | |
| All levels of dancer from brand new beginners to advanced are welcome at Monday night classes. The class is split for the first part of the evening, with those working on the basics in one room, and intermediate/advanced dancing in the other. Everyone comes together for joint dancing for the last 45 minutes of the evening. Newcomers are welcome at any time, but starting in the Fall is recommended, as the teaching follows a progression throughout the year. | |
| When & Where: | 7:30 to 9:45 p.m., 28 September 2009 through 3 May 2010, at Tapestry Folkdance Center in south Minneapolis. |
| Teachers: | Kirk Bachler, Jamie Berg, Dan Friedman~Shedlov, Dan Grundtner, Joy Gullikson, Sherry Gwegorryn, Chandi McCracken, and Roberta Williams |
| Basics Class | |
| Newcomers to Scottish country dance are particularly encouraged to attend this class, but any dancer who would like to work on SCD technique basics (footwork, handing, formations, etc.) is welcome to attend. This class will provide the opportunity for more feedback and one-on-one help. Note that newcomers are still encouraged to attend the branch's weekly class on Monday nights, as this class is designed to be supplemental. This class is free and open to the public. | |
| When & Where: | "6ish" to 8:00 p.m., the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month, July 2009 - April 2010 at Nokomis Community Center in south Minneapolis. |
| Teacher: | Kirk Bachler |
For more information about branch classes, send email to: info [at] rscds-twincities.org or call 612-874-8299.