Class Information
Welcome New Dancers
Next Social Event
Scottish Country Dancing?
Membership
Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa
Monday February 13 2012
The class for Beginners and Intermediates will be at the Churchill Community Centre 345 Richmond Road .
Class time will be, as usual, 7:30 to 10pm.
Because of school board requirements, classes will be changed to the Churchill Community Centre 345 Richmond Road on Mar 12, 19 and 26, and May 7.
When classes are at Churchill, attendees may call (613) 798-8927 for messages about cancellations in case of inclement weather.
Classes are cancelled on Ontario Family Day February 20 2012 because both locations are closed.
No Partner needed!
No need to wear a kilt, or be a Scot.
No dancing experience needed. It's suggested you wear soft-soled shoes and comfortable clothes.
You can try the class for 3 weeks before committing for the year
Sounds like fun? Why not come and find out what Scottish Country Dancing is like?
Our introductory class was held on Monday September 19.
Newcomers are still welcome; for more info, click on Classes
For bus access please use the Travel Planner from OCTranspo. Travel Planner
Scottish Country Dancing is the social dancing of Scotland. Though energetic and precise, it is not to be confused with competetive highland or solo dancing. We emphasize fun, friendship, and lively music. We dance in sets of six or eight people to lighthearted jigs, driving reels, and strong, graceful strathspeys. And since dancing etiquette requires that you change partners after each dance, you soon get to know everyone in the group.
Membership in Ardbrae is purchased on an annual basis: $85 for regular memberships, and $45 for students. This fee includes classes, refreshments and our newsletter. (For the student rate, students are asked to present their valid, full-time student card.)
A copy of the membership form is available here: Membership Form (PDF document)
The Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa is a non-profit, volunteer organization that promotes Scottish Country Dance and Music in the Ottawa region. Founded in 1964, we are an affiliate of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and we currently have 60 members. Membership is open to anyone interested in Scottish Country Dancing for fun and recreation. At our annual general meeting, members elect representatives to manage the organization, but all members, council representatives, and teachers volunteer their time and energy throughout the year to spread the social spirit of Scottish Country Dancing.