Join us for dance class* near you in Marietta, Cartersville, Sandy Springs, and Athens, GA! Read on to find out more.
Why dance? That’s an easy one, it’s FUN! And it helps you stay physically and mentally fit, while staying engaged within the community. Join us at one of our many Atlanta area Scottish Country Dance classes and see what we mean!
Please check with the class contact before attending class for the first time. No experience required / no partner required! Please wear soft-soled shoes. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions. Click here for our current Core Dance List.
Monday – Cartersville/Etowah (2nd & 4th Mondays)
- Starting September 22, 2025
- Time/Schedule: Second & Fourth Mondays of the Month
- 6:30 – 7:30pm, Beginner to intermediate level dancing
- 7:30 – 8:45pm, Intermediate to advanced level dancing
- Cost: $4 per class for dancers over 18
- Location: Heritage Baptist Church, 1070 Douthit Ferry Road, Cartersville , GA
- Teachers: Susan Tumlin (678) 431-2011 or swtumlin@gmail.com
- Contact: Susan Tumlin (678) 431-2011 or swtumlin@gmail.com
Thursday – Marietta
- Time/Schedule: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Beginner / Intermediate
- Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060
- Teachers: Susan Tumlin – swtumlin@gmail.com, or Walt Ligon
- Contact: Sylvia Priest – (770) 377-5114 or sapriest@comcast.net
- Click here for more Marietta Class details
Thursday – Athens
- Time/Schedule: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – All Levels
- Location: Nations Church, 8780 Macon Highway, Athens, GA
- Teacher / Contact: Deborah Millier – (706) 372-2849 or deborahmillier@yahoo.com
- Click here for more Athens Class details
Sunday – Sandy Springs
- Information
- Sessions are designed for those who have never danced. First class will introduce the basics and then each class builds on the last class. There will be a total of 8 to 10 classes per session, meeting twice a month for 4 to 5 months.
- The Walk Scottish Together Class will focus on formations and music, but not steps. We will be walking dances. This is designed for those who find dancing to be too high impact or have knee, ankle, hip or foot problems but still want to enjoy learning new dances or formations.
- $5 /class for adults, students are free.
- Time/Schedule:
- Sundays- 2/22, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/17, 5/24
- 2:00-3:00 pm Walk Scottish Together
- 3:00-5:30 pm Atlanta Thistle Basic Class
- Sundays- 2/22, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/17, 5/24
- Location: The Strickert Hall at Rivercliff Lutheran Church, 8750 Roswell Rd (off GA 400), Sandy Springs, GA 30350
- Teachers: Yoshi Yukishige – yukishig@hotmail.com
- Contact: Yoshi Yukishige – (678) 617-2366 or yukishig@hotmail.com
Sunday – Cartersville (1st Sunday of the Month)
- Time/Schedule: First Sunday of the Month, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Advanced Social
- Location: Heritage Baptist Church, 1070 Douthit Ferry Road, Cartersville , GA
- Teachers: Susan Tumlin (678) 431-2011 or swtumlin@gmail.com
- Contact: Susan Tumlin (678) 431-2011 or swtumlin@gmail.com
The Atlanta Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society teaches Scottish Country Dancing using the RSCDS standard techniques and terminology. RSCDS’ goal for anyone is able to dance at local groups and RSCDS Branches almost anywhere in the world!
Other Dance Classes
Scottish Country Dance groups located within the Southeastern US region.
- Asheville, NC: Class meets Friday nights 7:30pm to 9:30pm
- Location: Harvest House (Asheville Parks and Recreation Center)
- 205 Kenilworth Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
- Contact: Kate Mathewes, 828-215-8624; Dancer16mathk@att.net
- Location: Harvest House (Asheville Parks and Recreation Center)
- Johnson City, TN: Each Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Location: Christ Community Church
- 400 Ashe Street, Johnson City, TN
- Contact: Emily Smith, ppm63@hotmail.com
- Location: Christ Community Church
- Knoxville, TN: For 2026, will meet on the following dates: April 12, May 10, May 24, July 26, October 25, November 8, November 22, and December 13.
- Location: Boyd’s Jig and Reel
- 101 South Central Street, Knoxville, TN
- Contact: Cynthia West, cynthiaatkins@hotmail.com or check the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/EastTennSCD/events
- Location: Boyd’s Jig and Reel
- Pensacola, FL:
- Every Tuesday, (except 2nd Tuesday of month), 12:30 – 2 pm
- Location: Bayview Community Ctr, Llyod St.
- Every Tuesday 3:00 – 4:30 pm
- Location: Sanders Beach Community Ctr , I St.
- Contact: Holly Sherman, hovashe@yahoo.com
- Every Tuesday, (except 2nd Tuesday of month), 12:30 – 2 pm
To find a local RSCDS Branch / Scottish Dance Group around the world, visit https://www.rscds.org/ and from the home page select “Find Dancing Near You”. https://www.rscds.org/branch-group-finder
To find a Scottish Country Dance group anywhere in the United States or Canada, check out the Inter-City Scot at http://intercityscot.org and click on “View Classes” and then the state or province abbreviation. View this link and many others from our Scottish Links page.