Our Classes

Monday Branch Class (Intermediate / Advanced) for RSCDS members

PLEASE NOTE: Classes will be in Exwick Parish Hall. Parking is available. 

Exwick Parish Hall, Exeter EX4 2AB
19:45 - 22:00

The current season restarted on Monday September 15th, 2025
Term dates: Monday 15th September to Monday 8th December 2025 (no class 27th October)
Monday 5th January 2026 to Monday 11th May, plus AGM and Social 18th May 2026.  (NB: No classes April 6th & 13th, or 4th May)

Next season starts Monday 21st September 2026.

Term dates: Monday 21st September to Monday 14th December (no class 2nd November).

Monday 11th January 2027 to Monday 24th May (AGM). No classes 29th March, 5th April, 3rd May.

Thursday Beginners / Improvers Class

PLEASE NOTE: Classes will re-start on Thursday September 18th, 2025

Exwick Parish Hall, Exeter EX4 2AB

19:45 - 21.30pm (Beginners plus intermediates, in one class).

Term dates: Thursday 18th September to  Thursday 11th December 2025 (no class October 30th)  NB: Two free taster classes 18th & 25th September.
There will be a Nice’n’Easy Dance, with live music, on December 4th.

Thursday 8th January 2026 - Thursday 21st May 2026, plus Tea Dance practice Thursday 4th June 2026. (No classes April 9th & 16th, or May 7th).

Cost for the Beginners Course is just £50 for an eight-week course, or £6.50 weekly if you join mid-course. Your first week is always free, to see if you enjoy it.

Next season starts on Thursday 17th September, with 17th and 24th September both taster sessions for our eight week beginners’ course. (No class October 29th). The course will end with a Nice’n’easy dance on December 3rd, and the opportunity to practice for the Branch Glitter Dance on December 10th.

Thursday January 7th 2027 - 25th February: an eight-week course, with a Nice’n’easy dance on March 4th.

Thursday 11th March 2027 - 20th May: an eight week course (no classes 1st April, 8th April, 6th May). Opportunity to practice for the Tea Dance on June 3rd.


Please note:  You do not need to belong to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society to attend the Thursday class, but returning dancers, and those continuing to attend in 2025, will need to join the Exeter Branch (£10 pa) to comply with our insurance.

Contact us for more information if you would like to come and discover the fun: info@rscdsexeter.org.uk

The Flying Scotsman: Exeter Branch’s contribution to the RSCDS Centenary video for the locomotive in 2023. A party dance, great fun.

Our Teachers

Our branch is fortunate in having a team of highly talented and experienced teachers. Their teaching skills are complemented by their creativity in devising new dances that are enjoyed here in Exeter and by many other groups:

  • Duncan Brown
  • Laura Brown
  • Barbara Savill

In addition to the weekly classes, the branch has recently run successful Dancing Achievement Award courses at both Intermediate and Advanced levels, and the RSCDS Basic Teaching Skills course, with participants from across the southwest.

Jill, Duncan, and Laura in a demonstration of The Shepherd’s Crook.

Frequently Asked Questions

No - or at least, not to start with.  Wear shoes that are comfortable and flexible, with a non-slip sole, and not heavy (as you just may tread on your partner's toes).  Later on you can buy the soft ballet pumps or 'ghillies' that most dancers wear - we can help you source them.