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Scottish Country Dancing Classes

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San Francisco Branch Classes

Berkeley
MondaySt. Clement's Episcopal Church, 2837 Claremont Blvd at Russell near Ashby. Call Julie Wyrick 925-930-6533. Teachers Bruce Herbold, David C Newitt. http://www.reeljig.com/berkeley/ Call Kristi Closser 510-388-7924
 Intermediate Technique8:00 PM
FridayChrist Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar at Spruce. Call Dwayne L McQuilliams 415-332-2817. Teachers Sandra S Schultz, Dwayne L McQuilliams. http://www.reeljig.com/berkeley/ Youth Class contact: Mary McQuilliams 415-716-7999
 Basic8:00 PM
 Youth Advanced7:15 PM
FridayAll Souls Episcopal Church, 2220 Cedar at Spruce. Call Dwayne L McQuilliams 415-332-2817. Teachers Mary C McQuilliams, Fred DeMarse, Linda Henderson. Youth Class contact: Mary McQuilliams 415-716-7999
 Intemediate8:00 PM
 Youth Beginners7:15 PM
 Youth Intermediate6:30 PM
 
Lafayette (in Walnut creek)
ThursdaySt. Stephens Parish Hall, 1101 Keaveny Court Walnut Creek. Call Witsie McKelvy 925-676-3637. Teachers Eugene R Bissell, Kathleen McAdam, Catherine McAdam Bertics, Linda Henderson. Call Kathleen McAdam at 925-934-6148 about Youth Classes.
 Youth5:00 PM
 Adult Social Intermediate8:00 PM
 Adult Beginners8:00 PM
 
Livermore
MondayVeterans Memorial Hall, 522 South L Street. Call Margaret Ward 925-449-5932. Teachers Sheena MacQueen, Donald H MacQueen. Beginners Welcome
 Beginners8:00 PM
 Intermediates8:00 PM
FridayValley School of Dance Theatre, 2247 Suite B Second St.. Call Sheena MacQueen 925-447-1833 or Margaret Ward 925-449-5932. Teachers Sheena MacQueen, Donald H MacQueen. Class is in recess for the summer but will resume September 9th. youth class and family class.
 youth beginner7:00 PM
 youth experienced8:00 PM
 family- beginner7:00 PM
 
Monterey
MondayMonterey Youth Center Dance Studio, 777 Pearl Street. Call Kathy Wendell 831-663-3227 or Kim Jorgensen 831-663-3227. Teachers Sara E Gratiot. Beginners always welcome.
 Beginners6:30 PM
 Experienced7:30 PM
 
Mountain View
WednesdayMountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro St. Call Sue Anderson 650-327-0762 or Michael Kosman . Teachers Alan Twhigg, Armin Busse, Lin Pettengill, Paula J Jacobson. http://www.mtview-rscds.org/ Beginners welcome until end October. $9 weekly fee (drop-in), $7 per class if paid by semester in advance.
 Basic Skills7:45 PM
 Experienced7:45 PM
 
New World Scottish Dancers - Crockett
TuesdayCrockett Community Center, 850 Pomona Street. Call Greg Reznick 510-558-8075. Teachers Lori Farrell Howard, Sandra S Schultz.
 Combined Social Class7:00 PM
 
San Francisco
ThursdayThe Polish Club of SF, 3040 22nd Street at Shotwell. Call Linnea Johnson 415-841-9456 or Sylvain P Pelletier 415-647-7342. Teachers Timothy T Wilson, Trina Merriman, Patti Cobb, Susie Langdon Kass, Bruce Herbold. http://www.sf-scottishdancers.org/ ____________________ Join us for Fun, Fitness, and Friendship! _____ Call for info about joining our Beginner Class Series which meets 8-10PM Thursdays in a separate room at the Polish Club Hall. Flyer: www.rscds-sf.org/classes/pdf/SFClassFlyer.6.pdf _____ The Gender-Free Beginner Class has moved to the East Bay. Contact: Bex ClarkÑbexclark@gmail.com or 305-498-6624. Gender-Free Beginner Flyer. *
 Experienced: on-going8:00 PM
 Beginners: Sept to June8:00 PM
 
San Francisco Youth/Family Class - Start date TBA
ThursdayCall Susie Langdon Kass 415-333-9372 or Linnea Johnson 415-841-9456 or Sylvain P Pelletier 415-647-7342. Teachers Susie Langdon Kass. http://www.sf-scottishdancers.org/ A new introductory session start date and day of the week will be announced. For information and to preregister call Susie at 415-333-9372, or email: sfscottishdancers@gmail.com. See 2011 flyer at: www.rscds-sf.org/classes/pdf/YouthFlyerFall2011.pdf
 Youth 7.5 years & up6:45 PM
 
San Jose (Campbell Class)
FridayThe Dance Affair, 850 N. Winchester Blvd at Pruneridge/Hedding. Call Rebecca Davis 408-378-3817 or Kathryn M Allen 408-252-8406. Teachers Rebecca Davis, Kathryn M Allen.
 Beginners7:30 PM
 Intermediates8:30 PM
 
San Jose Class
MondayAmerican Legion Hall, 1504 Minnesota Ave. Call Sparky Gregory 408-257-2294 or Jonathan Lovell 408-274-6524. Teachers Marianna Harvey, Robert E McMurtry, Kathryn M Allen, Paula J Jacobson. http://rscdssj.org Beginners always welcome
 Beginners7:30 PM
 Experienced8:30 PM
 
Santa Cruz
WednesdayFirst Congregational Church, 900 High St. Call Colleen Brokaw 831-466-0503 or Dotty Lieber 831-423-6165. Teachers Juliet Davoren, Sara E Gratiot, Paula J Jacobson. Beginners always welcome. First class is free.
 All Levels7:15 PM
 Advanced Only9:15 PM
 
Santa Cruz Youth
WednesdayBranciforte Small Schools Campus, 840 N. Branciforte Avenue. Call Paula J Jacobson 831-688-8295. Teachers Paula J Jacobson. Beginners always welcome.
 Beginner/Intermediate3:30 PM
 Wednesdays3:30 PM
 
Santa Rosa
MondayMonroe Hall, 1400 West College Ave. Call Sharon Stewart 415-257-6322. Teachers Ron Wallace, Gary Thomas, Emily Evans. http://www.santarosascottishdancers.org/home.htm Beginners always welcome
 Beginner/Experienced7:00 PM
 Experienced8:30 PM
 Technique lesson for begi8:30 PM
WednesdayMonroe Hall, 1400 West College Ave. Call Sharon Stewart 415-257-6322. Teachers Ron Wallace.
 Youth and Family Class10:15 AM
 
Santa Rosa Challenge Class
SaturdayMonroe Hall, 1400 W College Ave. Call Sharon Stewart 415-257-6322. Teachers Gary Thomas, Ron Wallace. with permission
 Challenge2:00 PM
 
Santa Rosa Vintage Class
SundayMonroe Hall, 1400 West College Ave.. Call Sharon Stewart 415-257-6322. Teachers Gary Thomas. Intermittent Sundays, call for specific dates. Includes waltzes, polkas, mazurkas & quadrilles; dance styles that would have appeared on Scottish Ball programs in the 1800s.
 Vintage class1:30 PM
 
South Bay Youth Class
MondayImmanual Lutheran Church, 1715 Grant Road. Call Jamie Tanner 408-264-0718. Teachers Juliet Davoren, Kathryn M Allen. http://southbay.rscds-sf.org Beginners welcome through Fall session. Open to boys and girls age 5 to 16.
 Youth3:45 PM
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Demonstration Teams

Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers
TuesdayCall Shari Salis 510-558-8644. Teachers Ron Wallace. By invitation Only
 Advanced7:30 PM
 
New World Scottish Dancers - Performance Team
ThursdayDiablo Light Opera Company, 1948 Oak Park Blvd.. Call Greg Reznick 510-558-8075. Teachers Lori Farrell Howard. http://www.newworldscottishdancers.org By invitation only.
 Performance team8:00 PM
 
Red Thistle Dancers
ThursdayCall Sue Anderson 650-327-0762. Teachers Jennifer Kelly. http://www.redthistledancers.org/ By Invitation Only
 Advanced8:00 PM
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Sacramento Branch Classes

Sacramento
MondayYLI Clubhouse, 1400 27th St. Call Carol LaRussa 530-753-7567.
 Adult Tech/Demonstration7:30 PM
FridayYLI Clubhouse, 1400 27th St.. Call Margo Glenn-Lewis 530-753-7213 or BJ Bailey 916-482-1158. Teachers Peggy Hamilton, Lynne Lockwood, Sandra Kesler.
 Adult/Family: Basic7:00 PM
 Intermediate/Advanced8:15 PM
SaturdayYLI Clubhouse, 1400 27th St. Call Carrie Leeman 916-783-9675. Teachers Lynne Lockwood.
 Youth Basic9:00 AM
 Youth Intermediate10:00 AM
 Youth Advanced11:00 AM
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Other Classes

Arcata (Humboldt Scottish Dancers)
FridayArcata Presbyterisn Church, 11th and G St. Call Lucy Quinby 707-443-2828 or Ann Mcleary 707-822-2219. Teachers Ann Mcleary.
 Experienced Social/Beginn4:00 PM
 
Grass Valley
MondayCall Ed Johnstone 530-672-6860 or Jean Hoy 530-265-9714. Teachers Ed Johnstone. Beginers Anytime
 Beginners/Experienced7:00 PM
 
Mill Valley
FridayAlmonte Hall, Wisteria Way and Almonte. Call Mike Hird or Marghie Goff 415-884-2716. Teachers Marghie Goff.
 Beginners7:30 PM
 Experienced Social8:15 PM
 
Palo Cedro (formerly in Redding)
ThursdayCall Jacquie Whittingham 530-244-4183. Teachers Jacquie Whittingham.
 Beginners6:30 PM
 Experienced7:00 PM
 
Rancho Cordova
TuesdayCall Ed Johnstone 530-672-6860 or Rec. & Park District 916-362-1841. Teachers Ed Johnstone.
 Beginners/Experienced7:00 PM
 
Reno, Nevada (Silver State Dancers)
WednesdayFascinating Rhythm Dance Studio, 9736 So. Virginia St Suite E. Call Marian Stroh 775-825-1224. Teachers Marian Stroh. Beginners Anytime. Call to Confirm Class.
 Basic/Experienced7:30 PM
ThursdayNevada Dance Academy, 1790 W 4th. Call Dave Wilson 775-825-6867. Teachers Dave Wilson.
 Intermediate/Advanced7:30 PM
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Step Dancing Classes

Berkeley Cape Breton Step Dance class
SundayAshkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave.. Call Robert Schuldheisz . Teachers Robert Schuldheisz, Gail Erwin. http://www.softcom.net/users/bobschul/ In the back studio, Second Sunday of each month. New beginner classes start April & October.
 Advanced Beginners12:30 PM
 New Beginners1:15 PM
 Experienced2:30 PM
 
Galt Cape Breton Step Dance class
SundayCall Robert F Schuldheisz 209-745-9063. Teachers Gail Erwin, Robert Schuldheisz. http://www.softcom.net/users/bobschul/ Meets fourth Sunday of every month
 Step1:00 PM
 
New World Scottish Dancers - Step Class
ThursdayDiablo Light Opera Company, 1948 Oak Park Blvd.. Call Greg Reznick 510-558-8075. Teachers Lori Farrell Howard. http://www.newworldscottishdancers.org
 Basic class6:00 PM
 Intermediate class7:00 PM
 
San Pablo
WednesdaySan Pablo Sportsmen's Club, 5220 Glen Ave. Call Ron Wallace 707-795-2185. Teachers Ron Wallace. Advanced Classes with permission
 Beginners/Intermediate7:00 PM
 Advanced Soft Shoe8:00 PM
 Advanced Hard Shoe8:45 PM
 
Santa Rosa (Cotati) Friday Advanced Step Class
FridayChurch of the Oaks, West Sierra and Page Street. Call Sharon Stewart 415-257-6322. Teachers Ron Wallace.
 Advanced Step & Highland11:00 AM
 
Santa Rosa (Cotati) Cape Breton/Hardshoe, Step and
ThursdayChurch of the Oaks, West Sierra and Page Street,. Call Sharon Stewart 415-257-6322. Teachers Ron Wallace.
 Highland5:00 PM
 Beginner Hardshoe6:00 PM
 Experienced Hardshoe7:00 PM
 Step8:00 PM

For more information about Scottish Dancing Classes contact Susie Langdon Kass .



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