MADISON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
CLASSES
Sunday Night Dancing with Instruction
Has Resumed
MSCD meets for instruction and dancing with recorded music every Sunday evening, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. We meet at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer St., Madison, 53703. There is no charge for the class, but a donation of $3 (or more) is appreciated for the room rental. Outdoor shoes are not allowed on the dance floor, so wear socks or bring soft-soled ballet-type indoor slippers. Currently we are only accepting previous dancers and those students who have been through our Madison School and Community Recreation class. And watch for an Open House in January 2023.
All participants are subject to our Code of Conduct.
COVID-19 POLICIES
• Up-to-date COVID vaccination (as defined by CDC) is required. As of January 23, 2022, eligible persons must also be boosted.
• Proof of vaccination is required the first time you attend (vaccination card/photo, state online immunization record, etc.)
• A liability waiver must be signed and handed in the first time you attend, but EVERY time you attend, you should make sure that you are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
• Masks over the nose and mouth are required unless the Dane County risk level is low. We will have extras in case you have forgotten yours.
• Please clean your hands frequently throughout the night with sanitizer or soap and water
• We will have a short break, but no treats
• Attendance will be taken each week in case contact tracing is necessary
REGULAR SCHEDULE
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7:00 p.m. -- Warm up
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7:10 p.m. -- Intermediate & advanced instruction with short break
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8:50 p.m. -- 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
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December 11, 2022 -- No Sunday night dancing due to Winter Dance Party on December 10
To confirm, contact
Nancy McClements, Chair
nancymcclements@gmail.com
608 / 358-4478
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do I need a partner? No, partners change with every dance
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Will I need special shoes? Traditionally we wear ghillies, but any soft-soled dance shoe (or socks!) will do. No outdoor shoes please.
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Do I have to have a Scottish background? No
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But I've never danced before! We'll teach you!
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Am I too old/too young? Our dancers range from ages 8 to 80
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How can I learn the basics? Here is a link to steps and techniques.
Skip Change Instruction
Our Teachers
Full Certificate
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Kate Deck
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Terry Garner
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Janice Lacock
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John McCormick
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Chuck Snowdon
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Rebecca Winnie
Preliminary Certificate
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Nancy McClements
Bauldy Bain's Fiddle
2013 Ball
Adult Beginner Class
Dates: Wednesdays September 28 - November 16, 2022. Update: The 20-student class is full! Join us next February 1-March 22, 2023, when a new 8-week session will be taught.
Time: 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor: Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
Location: Memorial High School, 201 S. Gammon Rd., Madison
Schedule: Eight sessions
Teachers: Janice Lacock, Nancy McClements, Chuck Snowdon
Requirements: Ages 18+
Cost: $44 (Madison residents) or $66 (non-residents)
Online Registration: Begins August 15 for Madison residents, August 29 for non-residents. Sign up at mscr.org for class #33676.
