About Us

We are the Richmond (North Yorkshire) Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. 

The RSCDS was formed in 1923, to preserve and promote a dance form that was in danger of dying out after WW1, swamped by the modern trends of jazz and ballroom dancing.  The society now has branches throughout the world.  Their website contains much additional information, and has a 'branch finder' so that wherever you are , or are visiting, you can find a Scottish country dance group in the area (so always pack your dancing shoes!). 

Richmond (the original, from which all others are named) is a small, market town in North Yorkshire.  Here we have a small, but active, branch that serves the local area and beyond - with our classes and dances attended by dancers from North Yorkshire and Darlington, as well as County Durham, Teesside, Newcastle, and Penrith, and occasional visitors from further afield.  We were formed in 1952, and until recently, some of the early members were still dancing! 

Our main dancing season is from September to May, with weekly classes in Catterick on Wednesdays, monthly socials in Richmond Town Hall on Fridays, and twice-yearly dances with a live band on Saturdays at Richmond School. We love welcoming newcomers, so whether you have never danced before, used to dance as a child, or are an experienced dancer, we'd love to see you at one of our classes or events. 

Check out the rest of the website to find out more about us - and to see us in action! - and if you have questions, please get in touch.