Summer School 2026
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Apply NowFancy mastering Scottish country dance while meeting international teachers and musicians in St Andrews? Join Summer School 2026 to build technique, play in ensembles, take exams and dance socially in iconic venues - boost skills, meet peers and advance your music or teaching pathway.
Summer School 2026 is a four-week Scottish country dance school held in St Andrews, Scotland, run by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. The programme brings together international teachers and musicians for daily practical classes (Monday-Saturday mornings) across multiple levels, additional afternoon optional classes, musicians' ensemble, and examination and music courses.
Social dancing and evening events (including public dances in Younger Hall) are included for most ticket types.
There are weekly residential and non-residential options. Resident bookings include seven nights’ accommodation, meals and all tuition and social functions; non-residents arrange their own accommodation but receive tuition and social functions.
The event includes specialist streams such as teaching-certificate units and a Music Course (week 2). Under-18s are recommended to attend Week 3 (Youth Week); Junior Summer Camp for ages 8-11 runs in Week 3 only.
Participants of all abilities are catered for with classes from Essential Skills to Challenging High Impact and Teacher training units. Practical class attendance is expected each morning, and attendees should check class descriptions and use the Class Selector when booking.
Early-bird pricing is available until 28 February 2026 and there are week-specific booking closing dates (see application deadline info).
Units 2 and 3 of the RSCDS Teaching Certificate (taught over weeks 1 & 2). Unit 5 of the RSCDS Teaching Certificate (taught over weeks 3 & 4).
19 Jul 2026 – 26 Jul 2026
Week 1
26 Jul 2026 – 02 Aug 2026
Week 2
02 Aug 2026 – 09 Aug 2026
Week 3 (Youth Week & Junior Summer Camp)
09 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
Week 4
Location
- Open to everyone (RSCDS membership not required to attend).
- Junior Summer Camp: age 8-11 (week 3 only).
- Young Dancers' Week: age 12-17 (week 3 recommended for under-18s).
- Adult categories available including 18+ and 35+ residential categories.
- Only dancers aged 8 years and above may be on the dance floor during social dancing.
- Designated responsible adult must accompany young dancers aged 8–17 to all social dances.
- Morning Classes (morning-only ticket) are available to members only (membership required for that option).
- Accommodation can only be booked for registered students at Summer School (dancers or musicians).
£225
Prices vary by category and week. Early-bird pricing available until 28 February 2026. Sample prices include non-resident (under 18) from £225, resident junior/young rates from £430, adult non-resident from £510, and various resident rates up to £1950. Resident price includes seven nights' accommodation, dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch, all tuition and social functions. Non-resident prices include tuition and social functions only. Separate fees for music course and morning-classes-only options.
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