Give Scottish country dancing a try!

Now is a good time!

New dancers are very welcome!

Scottish Country Dancing is fun, lively and a social form of dance. It involves groups of people dancing formations and steps to the rhythm of Scottish music. Enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures. A great way to keep fit and make new friends in our welcoming
community.

There are many clubs and events for you to get involved. No previous experience is needed, and you can come by yourself or with a partner.

Scroll down for our calendar, latest news and videos of dancing. For where to start – click here. For more about Scottish country dancing, click here.

Upcoming Events

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5 Regular technique class Dances Through the Ages: 1990s. Pop-Up Class
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7 Waipu Ceilidh Night
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12 Region Class – Beginners’ Class
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19 Bay of Islands 50th Anniversary Dance
20 Highland Park Dance

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23 Hibiscus Coast Club: Mid Winter Christmas themed evening
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26 Regular technique class
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Beginners Class

Latest News

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RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 17 hours ago

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 2 days ago

Acknowledging when it started......

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 3 days ago

A four couple dance from Book 53. With formations that reflect numbers.

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 3 days ago

Some familiar faces at this year's Winter School in Australia.

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RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 4 days ago

Many of our clubs have lived through renovation and extensions to our halls. I think we'll be able to identify with this story.

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 5 days ago

This sounds like an energetic person. Playing the accordion - dancing at the same time!

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 6 days ago

Another dance from Book 54. Interesting to see the 3 couple poussette the second time through - rather than stepping up or down for 1st couple to get to foot of the set. (And 4th couple to move up to 3rd place).

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 7 days ago

Today a strathspey in a square set.

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 1 week ago

The second daily post from Book 54.

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RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 1 week ago

The first of the daily videos of dances from Book 54.

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 1 week ago

At the Regional Ball. Having fun dancing St Andrews Fair. 🥳🤩 Permissions have been given from parents/guardians for minors appearing in the background of this video. Added note: One of the dancers in this video, Bruce Ferguson, passed away within a week of attending the ball. With the agreement of his family, the video is remaining on our Facebook page. We remember Bruce fondly and send condolences to his family.

RSCDS Dance Scottish Northland-Auckland️ 2 weeks ago

More photos from our region ball - with the marvelous music of Twisty Willow, MC Andy Nicol and briefer Lesley Nicol, magnificent supper, delightful decorations and what we were all there for : the dancing.