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CLASSES

Sunday Night Dancing

MSCD meets for instruction and dancing with recorded music every Sunday evening (including the summer), 7:00 - 9:00/9:30 p.m. We meet at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 504 S. Brearly St., Madison, 53703. (Corner of Jenifer and Brearly.) Enter from S. Brearly Street and walk up the stairs to the Yahara Room. Beginners should be ready to warm up and dance at 7pm since easier dancer are taught in the first hour.

 

No partner is needed. There is no charge for the class, but a donation of $3-$5 is appreciated for the room rental. Payment by PayPal is also possible. Wear socks or bring soft-soled ballet-type indoor slippers. A great way to learn is to take ADULT BEGINNER MSCR CLASSES through the Madison School & Community Recreation program.

Occasional "Newer Dancer" and "Advanced Dancer" classes are taught at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays, before regular class. They are announced via our group email and posted on our Events schedule and below under Upcoming Schedule Changes.

All participants are subject to our Code of Conduct.

​HEALTH POLICY

As of July 2023, previous Covid policies have been suspended. We reserve the right to reinstate policies if conditions warrant it. Please continue to be safe: 

 

  • do not come to class or events if you feel ill

  • get tested if you suspect you have contracted Covid

  • follow the CDC rules about precautions and isolation if you have been exposed or if you have Covid

  • practice good hand hygiene

  • wear a mask if you wish 

REGULAR SCHEDULE

  • 7:00 p.m. -- Warm up

  • 7:10 p.m. -- Instruction with short break

  • 8:50 p.m. (or later) -- Cool down

 

SOCIAL DANCES

Social dance evenings have very limited instruction. Check our Events schedule to find the dates of any upcoming social dances.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE CHANGES​​​​​​​​​

  • June 7, 2026 -- No Sunday night dancing due to Midwest Scottish Weekend 

 

To confirm, contact 
Nancy McClements, Chair
nancymcclements@gmail.com
608 / 358-4478

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Do I need a partner?  No, partners change with every dance

  • Will I need special shoes? Traditionally we wear ghillies, but any soft-soled dance shoe (or socks!) will do. No outdoor shoes please.

  • Do I have to have a Scottish background? No

  • But I've never danced before!  We'll teach you!

  • Am I too old/too young? We have adults of all ages, and our MSCR class allows for 14+ year-olds with an adult.

 
 
Adult Beginner Class at MSCR

See complete information on Madison School & Community Recreation Adult Beginner Scottish Country Dance class.

Photos from past classes

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Our Teachers

Full Certificate

  • Kate Deck

  • Terry Garner

  • Janice Lacock

  • John McCormick

  • Rebecca Winnie

Preliminary Certificate

  • Hugh Dowell

  • Nancy McClements

Past Teachers

 
Skip Change Instruction
 
Bauldy Bain's Fiddle
2013 Ball
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