
CLASSES

Sunday Night Dancing
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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.) 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.
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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.
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All participants are subject to our Code of Conduct.
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COVID-19 POLICIES
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:
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do not come to class or events if you feel ill
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get tested if you suspect you have contracted Covid
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follow the CDC rules about precautions and isolation if you have been exposed or if you have Covid
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practice good hand hygiene
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wear a mask if you wish
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
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7:00 p.m. -- Warm up
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7:10 p.m. -- Instruction with short break
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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.
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE CHANGES​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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September 28, 2025 -- Newer Dancer Class 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
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January 4, 2026 -- No Sunday night dancing due to January 3 Winter Dance Party
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March 29, 2026 -- No Sunday night dancing due to Madison's Annual Ball Weekend
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? We have adults of all ages, and our MSCR class allows for 14+ year-olds with an adult.
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How can I learn the basics? Here is a link to steps and techniques.
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Adult Beginner Class at MSCR
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See complete information on Madison School & Community Recreation Adult Beginner Scottish Country Dance class.
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Our Teachers
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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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Rebecca Winnie
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Preliminary Certificate
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Nancy McClements
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Past Teachers
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