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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 Paula Buel . Teachers Bruce Herbold, Linda Henderson, David C Newitt. http://berkeley.rscds-sf.org/ Check class website for more details. Fall 2019 session 9/9 through 12/16. HOLIDAY PARTY: December 14th, 2019, Arlington Community Church
 Intermediate 8:00 PM
FridayChrist Church, 2138 Cedar Street. Call Paula Buel or Linda Juhala 510-814-8683. Teachers David C Newitt, Linda Henderson, Bruce Herbold. http://berkeley.rscds-sf.org/ Questions? email: [email protected] Free Introductory Party: 9/13/2019, 8:15 p.m. Fall 2019 Session: 9/13 - 12/13
 Basic/Intermediate Social8:10 PM
 
Berkeley Advanced Youth Class
Friday By invitation only
 Advanced SCD Class7:30 PM
 
Berkeley Youth
FridayChrist Chuch, 2138 Cedar Street. Teachers Mary C McQuilliams, Dwayne L McQuilliams. http://berkeley.rscds-sf.org/ Free Introductory Party 9/13, 6:30 p.m.
 Youth Beginner7:15 PM
FridayChrist Church, 2138 Cedar Street. Teachers Dwayne L McQuilliams. http://berkeley.rscds-sf.org/
 Youth Advanced7:15 PM
 
Crockett Class
TuesdayCrockett Community Center, 850 Pomona Street. Call Lori Farrell Howard 925-934-1928. Teachers Lori Farrell Howard, Sandra S Schultz. Contact Lori Howard 415-509-8391, firekn[email protected] or Sandee Schultz 510-549-9224, [email protected]
 Basic Class6:45 PM
 
Lafayette
ThursdayDanville Grange, 743 Diablo Road Danville. Call Monica van Eck 925-575-7637. Teachers Donald H MacQueen, Sheena MacQueen. Call Kathleen McAdam at 925-934-6148 about Youth Classes.
 Adult Social Basic + Inte7:00 PM
 
Livermore
MondayForesters’ Hall, 171 South J Street . Call Margaret Ward 925-449-5932. Teachers Sheena MacQueen, Donald H MacQueen. Beginners Welcome The studio is on the second floor. Please remove shoes (stay in your socks) until you are upstairs. We are renting from Dragon Fly Yoga (who likes their floors really, really clean :) ). Doors are locked at 8:15pm until 10pm because there is no receptionist in
 Intermediates8:00 PM
 
Livermore/Pleasanton Youth Class
FridayVineyard Ballet Academy, 39 California Ave., Suite 110. Call Sheena MacQueen 925-447-1833. Teachers Sheena MacQueen. Wear shoes appropriate for ballet studio.
 Youth class5:00 PM
 
Monterey
MondayMonterey Moose Lodge, 555 Canyon Del Rey Blvd.. Call Kathy Jorgensen 831-663-3227. Teachers Sara E Gratiot, Kathy Jorgensen. https://scottishdancemontereybay.com/ New location! Turn southwest onto Del Rey Gardens Dr from Canyon Del Rey Blvd into a business park. Head to the right. The Moose Lodge is the last building. Beginners always welcome!
 Experienced7:00 PM
 
Mountain View
WednesdayMountain View Sports Pavilion, 1185 Castro Street. Call Jewel B Murphy 650-493-3620. Teachers Alan Twhigg, Armin Busse, Lin Pettengill, Paula J Jacobson, Laura M Cooper. http://www.mtview-rscds.org/ Everyone welcome, including Beginners. Fall Session begins Wednesday after Labor Day with Intro Night FREE for Beginners! (9/7/2022) $10 weekly
 Beginner7:45 PM
 Experienced7:45 PM
 
New World Scottish Dancers - Step Class
ThursdayDiablo Light Opera Company, 1948 Oak Park Blvd.. Call . Teachers Lori Farrell Howard. http://www.newworldscottishdancers.org
 Intermediate 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, Bruce Herbold, Patti Cobb. http://www.sf-scottishdancers.org Join us for Fun, Fitness, and Friendship! Live music! Call for info about our Basic Class Series, which meets 7:30-9:30PM Thursdays in a separate room at the Polish Club Hall. Our Solstice Parties are held on the third (or fourth) Thursdays of December and June. Free for spectators! See our website for info or email: [email protected]
 Intermediates7:30 PM
 
San Jose (Campbell Class)
FridayThe Dance Affair, 850 N. Winchester Blvd at Pruneridge/Hedding. Call . Teachers Kathryn M Allen. Rebecca Davis is teacher
 Intermediates7:30 PM
 
San Jose Class
MondayAmerican Legion Hall, 1504 Minnesota Ave. Call Sparky Gregory 408-257-2294. Teachers Marianna Harvey, Kathryn M Allen, Paula J Jacobson, Laura M Cooper, Rachel Pusey. http://rscdssj.org Beginners always welcome
 Intermediate and Advanced7:30 PM
 
Santa Cruz
ThursdayPeace United (formerly First Congregational) Church, 900 High St. Call Charles L Dixon 831-426-3689 or Jo Gent 617-699-4402 or Helena Dixon 831-426-3689. Teachers Juliet Davoren, Sara E Gratiot. https://scottishdancemontereybay.com Beginners always welcome.
 Beginners7:15 PM
 
Santa Rosa
MondayMonroe Hall, 1400 West College Ave. Call Sharon Stewart 415-257-6322. Teachers Ron Wallace, Gary Thomas, Emily Evans. https://rscds-sf.org/classes/Webs/SantaRosa/index.html Beginners always welcome! Beginners & all levels 7:00 to 8:15 PM, experienced dancers 8:30 to 9:30 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 Charles J Ganeless-Levine . Teachers Gary Thomas, Ron Wallace. with permission
 Challenge10:30 AM
 
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
MondayImmanuel Lutheran Church, 1715 Grant Road. Teachers Juliet Davoren. http://southbay.rscds-sf.org Beginners welcome in early weeks of each session. Open to youth aged 7 to 17.
 Youth3:45 PM
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Demonstration Teams

Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers
TuesdayCall Mary Prout or Shari Salis . Teachers Ron Wallace. By invitation Only
 Advanced7:30 PM
 
New World Scottish Dancers - Performance Team
ThursdayDiablo Light Opera Company, 1948 Oak Park Blvd.. 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 Fred DeMarse. http://www.redthistledancers.org/ By invitation only
 Advanced8:00 PM
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Sacramento Branch Classes

Placerville Youth Class
TuesdayJammin' Dance and Fitness Studio, 6090 Enterprise Drive, Diamond Springs. Call Patsy and Jeff Corrigan 530-303-3619. Teachers Patsy Corrigan, Jeff Corrigan.
 Youth Class2:45 PM
 
Sacramento
FridayYLI Clubhouse, 1400 27th St.. Call Lynne Bertolino 916-716-3696.
 Beginners through advance7:00 PM
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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
 
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. Teachers Crystal Goodwin, Debby Dahlstrom. 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.
 Experienced2:30 PM
 
Galt Cape Breton Step Dance class
SundayCall Robert F Schuldheisz . Teachers Gail Erwin, Robert Schuldheisz. http://www.softcom.net/users/bobschul/ Meets fourth Sunday of every month
 Step1:00 PM
 
San Pablo
WednesdaySan Pablo Sportsmen's Club, 5220 Glen Ave. Call Ron Wallace . 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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