Hall Rental support for each club around the city allowing nightly fees to stay low
Member discount rates to RSCDS Calgary Branch events and many other Branches around the world
Automatic membership in RSCDS Main Branch in Scotland (HQ)
In addition to becoming part of a worldwide dance community, some of the Benefits of HQ Membership include:
10% discount on most recordings, publications and other items available through our shop
A twice-yearly members’ magazine, Scottish Country Dancer, packed with information and interesting articles delivered to your door
Access to the members’ area of the RSCDS website
Tapping into a worldwide family of Scottish country dancers
Through Branches, a voice in the running of the organization (this applies to Branch members only; members who join directly through Headquarters do not have representation at the AGM)
Other, perhaps less tangible reasons for joining are:
Access to RSCDS-trained teachers who give classes at Branch and local levels
Access to the annual RSCDS Summer School, Winter School and Spring Fling
Opportunities to advance dancing skills
The chance to learn to teach Scottish Country Dancing through the Society’s examination and qualification system
Availability of courses for musicians, to encourage the continuation of live music
Availability of music recorded specifically for dancing to, as opposed to listening
Promotion of the Scottish Country Dance tradition in schools in Scotland and among young people everywhere
Provision of graded medal tests to encourage young dancers
Learning and helping to preserve and foster original dances and steps
Conserving the present and future existence of this form of dance
Helping to preserve an important aspect of Scottish culture
Purchase/Renew Your Membership
Memberships are $20 for single and $40 for joint (online purchases will have a PayPal fee added) and the membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.