Royal Scottish Country Dance Society facts for kids
| Abbreviation | RSCDS |
|---|---|
| Formation | November 28, 1923 |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Scotland |
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Region served
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Worldwide |
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Membership
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11.621 |
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Executive Officer
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Chris Milne |
| Endowment | £1,736,651 |
| Website | www.rscds.org |
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) is a group that helps keep Scottish country dance alive. It started on November 28, 1923. Back then, it was called the Scottish Country Dance Society (SCDS).
Two people, Jean Milligan and Ysobel Stewart, created it. They wanted to save Scottish country dancing. This type of dancing was becoming less popular. Other dances, like the waltz and foxtrot, were taking over. The society officially became the RSCDS in 1951.
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What the RSCDS Does
The RSCDS works hard to protect and share Scottish country dancing. They find old dances from books and people's memories. Then, they publish these dances so everyone can learn them.
How Dances Changed
When they found old dances, the RSCDS sometimes had to figure out how they were done. They also made the dance style more standard. It became more like ballet. The founders thought the older, more relaxed style was messy. Later, the RSCDS also started creating new dances.
RSCDS Around the World
Today, the RSCDS has about 11,000 members. These members are all over the world. The main office is in Edinburgh, Scotland. The society has done a lot to keep Scottish country dance popular.
Learning and Training
The RSCDS helps people become dance teachers. They also hold a special summer school. This school happens every year in St Andrews, Fife. It runs for four weeks in July and August. Besides the summer school, there's a winter school in February. There's also a "Spring Fling" in April for younger dancers. This event takes place in the UK and Europe.
See also
- List of Scottish country dances
