Class Information
Welcome New Dancers
Next Event-Spring Cruise Dance
Scottish Country Dancing?
Membership
Meetup
What is Ardbrae?
Cruise Tea Dance crib updated.
Class change information:
Monday classes on April 22 will be cancelled because of Easter Monday.
Location information for all classes is available under Classes.
New dancers are always welcome. First three classes FREE !
Click on Welcome New Dancers for details.
Meet our teachers and some of our members, dance to the reels and jigs.
No swords, no competitions, no charge!
This is Scotland's social dancing for adults of all ages: exercise for the
body and the mind; lots of social interaction; lively music.
Check it out!
Facebook has pictures of the 2019 Ball. 2019 Ball
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.
Special Rate: Membership in Ardbrae is normally purchased on an annual basis: $85 for regular memberships, and $45 for students. However for the period January to May, the fee is only $52.50 with a further reduction for full-time 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)
More information is available here:
Meetup Information (PDF document)
The Ardbrae Scottish Country 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.