The 2026-27 Dance Season starts on September 10, 2026.
Class Information
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 at Pittsfield Union Grange Hall, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. 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 Will Be posted here
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 run on Tuesdays at 7:00-8:30 pm. Cost is $25 and classes are held at the Recreation & Wellness Center located at 14701 Beech Daly, Redford Township, Michigan. Registration information can be found here: https://www.redfordtwp.gov/188/Leisure-Services
Class dates for the last summer classes are as follows:
- Summer 4: August 11 – September 15 (no class 9/8) (free class/makeup date 9/22)
November 21 – Ann Arbor happy hour ball
The Tartan & Thistle Ann Arbor Scottish Country Dancers will hold their annual “Happy Hour” Ball on Saturday, November 21. Live music will be provided by Susie Lorand and Josh Burdick and Band. The doors open for the ball at 3:00 pm and dancing begins at 3:30 pm. A walk-through/practice session will be held at 1:00 pm and a light supper will be served at 6:30 pm. The ball takes place at Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Drive (across State Street from the Ann Arbor Airport). The cost is $50 per person. Please email scotball@umich.edu to register and download the program here:Ann_Arbor_Tartan_and_Thistle_Ball_Nov._21,_2026