WELCOME to 2025-2026!
Our classes occur every Thursday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Beginners are always welcome. No partners are needed.
First United Methodist Church of Troy
6363 Livernois, Troy, MI located here
Teachers: Rhett Heberling and Laurel Paterson
Park in the church parking lot. We dance in the gym on the first floor.
When class must be cancelled due to inclement weather or an unforeseeable event, members will be notified by email asap, sometimes late in the day. A cancellation notice will be posted on this website and on our Facebook page.
On Mondays The Tartan and Thistle Ann Arbor Scottish Country Dancers hold classes from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the sanctuary at Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. For more information visit: Ann Arbor Scottish Country Dancing
COVID-19 Policy: Current protocols do not require COVID screening or proof of vaccination. Masks are optional and we do ask that you refrain from attending if you are feeling unwell. Take care, stay well and follow the guidelines from public health officials.
Class Notes
DancES Taught Each week ARE posted here
January 22, 2026
We practiced several dances learned previously including Canadian Landscape (S3x32) 3C; The Robertson Rant (S1x80) 4C square set; Bratach Bàna (R8x32) 3C (4C set); and Maxwell’s Rant (R8x32) 3C (4C set). Some new dances that we worked on included General Stuart’s Reel (R8x 32) 3C (4C set) and The White Heather Jig J40x4 (4C set). We concluded class with tea and cookies.
January 15, 2026
This week we continued to learn several new dances. These included a strathspey from 1885 entitled The Glasgow Highlanders (S8x32) 2C (4C set); The Robertson Rant (S1x80) 4C square set; a reel called Bratach Bàna (R8x32) 3C (4C set); and Hooper’s Jig (J8x32) 3C (4C set), which was first published in 1751. We continued our practice of ending the evening with tea & treats.
January 8, 2026
For the first class of 2026, we learned several new dances and also reviewed a few familiar ones. These included The Highland Rambler (R8x40) 3C (4C set); Mark and Susie’s Jig (J8x32) 3C (4C set); Canadian Landscape (S3x32) 3C; The Yorkshire Rose (J8x32) 3C (4C set); The Silver Tassie (S8x32) 3C (4C set); The Minister on the Loch (S3x32) 3C; and Pelorus Jack (J8x32) 3C (4C set). We ended the evening with a short social of tea & cookies.
Events Elsewhere
Check out Upcoming dances and RSCDS events listed Below
Scottish Country Dancing in Redford Township, Michigan
Introductory classes are offered through the Redford Township Leisure Services. All dance levels are welcome, and no partner or formal experience is required. Classes will run on Tuesdays at 7:00-8:30 pm from September 16 – October 14. A free class/makeup class will be held on October 21. Cost is $25 and classes will be held at the Redford Community Center located at 12121 Hemingway, Redford Township, Michigan. Registration information can be found here: https://www.redfordtwp.gov/188/Leisure-Services
Winter and spring classes will be held at the Recreation & Wellness Center located at 14701 Beech Daly, Redford Township, Michigan.
- Winter 2: January 20-February 17 (free class/makeup date 2/24)
- Spring 1: March 3-31 (free class/makeup date 4/7)
RSCDS Windsor Branch Tea Dance – sunday, March 1, 2026
The RSCDS Windsor Branch is hosting a tea dance from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Scottish Club on Sunday, March 1. Enjoy a cup of tea and join in the dancing! The Scottish Club is located at 1340 Tecumseh Rd E in Windsor, Ontario. Download the program: Windsor BRIEFS-FOR-TEA-DANCE-Mar-126
Save the datE – london Branch Annual Ball – Saturday, May 2, 2026
The London Branch will hold their annual ball at the Polish Combatants’ Hall, located at 80 Ann Streen in London Ontario. The reception starts at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:30pm with dancing to follow. The program can be downloaded here: london-canada-annual-ball-may-2026.