Join us for dance class* near you in Marietta, Cartersville, Norcross, and Athens, GA! Read on to find out more.
*Note: Classes and branch events are subject to COVID-19 protocols in place at that location and by the classes. Confirm class details with the teacher or class manager.
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 October 9, 2023
- 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 susantumlin@yahoo.com
- Contact: Susan Tumlin (678) 431-2011 or susantumlin@yahoo.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 – susantumlin@yahoo.com, or Walt Ligon – Ligon7933@comcast.net
- Contact: Sylvia Priest – (770) 377-5114 or sapriest@comcast.net
- Click here for more Marietta Class details
Thursday – Athens
- Classes are being held Thursday evenings for regular class attendees only at this time – check with the teacher/contact on when new dancers will be allowed to begin attending.
- 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
Saturday – Norcross – (1st & 3rd Saturdays)**
- November 2024 to April, 2025
- 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.
- Session Dates: Nov 2, Nov 16, Dec 7, Jan 4, Jan 18, Feb 1, Feb 15, Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 5
- $5 /class
- Time/Schedule: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Basic, 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. – Upper Basic
- Location: Youth Center at Christ Church Episcopal, 400 Holcomb Bridge Road, Norcross, GA
- 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 susantumlin@yahoo.com
- Contact: Susan Tumlin (678) 431-2011 or susantumlin@yahoo.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)
- Hot Springs, NC: The Madison County Scotch Hoppers meet on Thursday nights 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Location: Chapel of the Laughing Heart Lodge
- 289 US-25, Hot Springs, NC 28743
- Contact: Marshall McLaughlin; (828) 622-0071; email 771mclaughlin@gmail.com.
- Location: Chapel of the Laughing Heart Lodge
- 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: Third Sunday each month, 3:00 – 5:00pm
- Location: Boyd’s Jig and Reel
- 101 South Central Street, Knoxville, TN
- Contact: Cynthia West, cynthiaatkins@hotmail.com
- Location: Boyd’s Jig and Reel
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.