Classes
Dance Class Information
Buffalo Scottish Country Dance Classes
Weekly Summer Dancing
RSCDS Buffalo will be dancing on the second floor of the Polish Cadets Hall (927 Grant Street, Buffalo) from 7:00-9:00 pm on Thursdays throughout June and July, EXCEPT NOT Thursday, July 2nd.
Thursday evenings, 6:45 PM to 9:30 PM
6:45 PM: Doors open. Registration/sign-in, put on your shoes and be ready to dance.
7:00-7:45 New & beginner dancers with experienced dancers.
Learn and practice basic skills including warming up, steps, and figures.
7:45-8:30 New & beginner dancers with experienced dancers.
Learn and enjoy dances appropriate for all levels.
8:30-8:45 Tea/water break. Time to socialize and for branch announcements.
8:45-9:30 Dancing for experienced dancers.
September through May at
Amherst Community Church
77 Washington Hwy
Buffalo, NY 14226
RSCDS Certified Teachers: Marie Ziccarelli, Ellen Sears, and Claire Collier
Beginner classes start September 24th
New dancers with little or no previous experience in Scottish Country Dancing please join us to start any Thursday from September 24th through October 15th, 2026, and January 28th through February 18th, 2027.
No partner is necessary! No previous dance experience is necessary!
Footwear at the first few lessons should be light, flexible soled shoes, sneakers or dance slippers.
Regular Class Fees
Branch membership is required in addition to class fees.
$6 per class OR
$80 for first semester ending 2025-01-30 OR
$160 for the entire year ending 2025-05-29
First semester for new dancers is only $45.
RSCDS Buffalo does not currently offer a youth class.
Cancellations
Classes will be canceled if schools are closed due to weather, or a travel ban is in place.
Schedule for 2026/2027 Season
| Month | Events | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 10th | 17th | 24th | N/A | N/A | |
| October | 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th | |
| November | 5th | 12th | 19th | No Class | N/A | |
| December | 3rd | 10th | 17th | No Class | N/A | Christmas party night December 17th |
| January | 7th | 14th | 21st | 28th | N/A | Burns Night Celebration January 23rd |
| February | 4th | 11th | 18th | 25th | N/A | Almost Through Winter Party February 25th |
| March | 4th | 11th | 18th | No Class | N/A | |
| April | 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th | Spring Fling Party April 15th |
| May | 6th | 13th | 20th | 27th | N/A | Ice Cream Social May 20th, Annual General Meeting May 27th |
Important Dates
Niagara County Celtic Festival on Sat. Sept. 19th & Sun. Sept. 20th
Welcoming NEW DANCERS Sept 24th, Oct 1st, 8th, & 15th
Burns Night Celebration on January 23, 2027, watch for reservation information
Welcoming NEW DANCERS on Jan. 28th, Feb. 4th, 11th, & 18th
Buffalo Branch Annual General Meeting May 27th.