OUR CLASSES
Basics Class
This is the start place for all beginners and those exploring Scottish Country Dancing for the first time.
This is also an excellent class for current members who want low impact, or practice with footwork and formations.
All North Shore Dance Scottish members are welcome to this class.
MONDAY - BASICS CLASS 7:15 - 9:15 Arbutus Room
Delbrook Rec Center, 851 Queens Av North Vancouver V7N 4E3
Fall Term is September 23 - December 2 (but no class September 30 Reconciliation Day, October 14 Thanksgiving Day , or November 11 - Remembrance Day).
We begin the Spring term January 13, 2025.
General Class
All current NSDS members are welcome.
Our General Class is open to all for dancers with 2 years experience or by teacher discretion.
The class is directed at maintaining and improving each dancer's proficiency.
Many of the dances taught in this class are those which will appear on our Club’s coming dance parties or those of other clubs.
Classes start September 25, Wednesday in the Arbutus Room,
Delbrook Rec Center, 851 Queens Rd North Van 7 - 9 pm.
The last class of the Fall term is December 4, 2024. We begin the Spring term January 15, 2025.
Challenge Class
Our Challenge Class is for dancers with significant experience who wish a challenge in their own personal dancing technique as well as learning new and more difficult formations and dances.
Extra effort and commitment is expected.
This class begins September 24 in the Canyon Room of the Lions Gate Community Center
1733 Lions Gate Lane (off Capilano Road, walkable from Marine Drive) 4 -6 pm
The Challenge class ends November 26, 2024 and begins again January 14, 2025.
You don't need a partner, kilt or Scottish background
FAQ's
1. Do I need to bring a partner or can I come alone?
You do not need a partner. Scottish Country Dancing is done in groups or sets and we move around.
2. What kind of clothes should I wear?
Wear something comfortable and easy to move around in. Flexible shoes with some padding are good to start with.
3. Can I bring friends?
Definitely. You are very welcome and even encouraged to bring friends.
4. Do I need to be vaccinated?
Vaccination is preferred.
5. Is there a cost?
The first time you visit us is free. After that there is a drop-in fee or a yearly membership charge.
WHAT DO I NEED ?
You need enthusiasm, a willingness to participate and
your own water bottle..
OUR TEACHERS
ALISON MOEN
Alison has a long history with Scottish Country Dancing on the North Shore. Her parents were avid Scottish Country dancers and started taking Alison to 'Dancing in the Park' at age 6. Alison joined the Gleneagles club in the 1970's and remembers dancing in Simon's advanced class.
Many years later, Alison and her husband began dancing with the Deep Cove club. As her children got older she was able to participate in more events - including the demonstration team. Teachers Dorothy Hargreaves (Deep Cove) and Jean Dodds (visiting from Australia) urged Alison to get her Teachers certificate, which she did in 2013 and 2015.
Alison is now a key member of the Vancouver Scottish Country dance community. - teaching on the North Shore, coordinating Dancing in the Park, dancing with the demonstration team, and teaching / calling at Vancouver Ceilidhs, She has found her dance activities to be a great balance to her work in computer system design, and now for 'what to do when retired'.
Kay Sutherland
Kay started Scottish Country Dancing in elementary school in Scotland where it was part of the school program. On arriving in Canada as an adult, she missed the music and informal dancing common at many Scottish social events such as weddings and parties. Her neighbour, Dorothy Hargreaves, started a new club in Deep Cove in 1986 and Kay was happy to be a member of the first Deep Cove class. She began teaching the beginner and intermediate class there in 2008 and the experienced/ advanced class in 2011 after receiving her full teaching certificate. She joined the Demonstration Team in 2003 under Simon Scott’s leadership and became Director of the team in 2016. She has taught Step Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre since 2014. More recently, she has become a rscds Tutor training new dance teachers.
OUR HISTORIES
Gleneagles
Gleneagles
Gleneagles
Founded in 1962, Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club started as a small group of friends who shared a passion for dance. From its humble beginnings it grew into a wonderful dance community.
Over its 62 years we have had many exemplary teachers. The full history of Gleneagles can be found and downloaded in the History section.
An an
Founded in 1962, Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club started as a small group of friends who shared a passion for dance. From its humble beginnings it grew into a wonderful dance community.
Over its 62 years we have had many exemplary teachers. The full history of Gleneagles can be found and downloaded in the History section.
An annual Gleneagles Ball was held for 57 years. A 50th celebration of the Gleneagles Ball can also be found there.
Deep Cove
Gleneagles
Gleneagles
Dorothy Hargreaves started the club in Deep Cove in 1986. She continues to be active in the Club and planned our 30th Anniversary celebrations in 2016.
To mark the occasion, the members of the Deep Cove SCD Club published a book of dances devised by our founding teacher. Dorothy has created jigs, reels and strathspeys to interest everyone
Dorothy Hargreaves started the club in Deep Cove in 1986. She continues to be active in the Club and planned our 30th Anniversary celebrations in 2016.
To mark the occasion, the members of the Deep Cove SCD Club published a book of dances devised by our founding teacher. Dorothy has created jigs, reels and strathspeys to interest everyone from beginners to advanced. The book is now available for purchase. Cost is $12. Please contact Mary Ann McDevitt at North Shore Dance Scottish to purchase a copy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
District of West Vancouver Community Grant Program
Our club gratefully acknowledges the contributions from the District of West Vancouver in supporting Scottish Country dancing in West Vancouver.