About
Our mission is to preserve the lively and important history of Scottish Country Dancing through practice, performance and camaraderie. The Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers are a diverse group of people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities who enjoy dancing, music and building lasting friendships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Scottish Country Dancing?
A: Scottish Country Dancing, which became popular in the 18th century, is a social form of dancing that first occurred in homes, barns and halls all over Scotland. Additional information about this history and culture of Scottish Country Dancing is available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_country_dance.
Q: How do I register for class sessions?
A: Please register through the City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department
Q: What should I wear to club classes?
A: Please come to class wearing soft soled shoes without heels, and clothing that is easy to move around in and that you are comfortable in.
Q: How much does it cost to be a member of the club?
A: Membership is being re defined but currently the fees are $20 per season
Q: Who should I contact with questions about the club and its events?
A: General questions about the club and all our events can be sent via e-mail to contact@bellinghamscd.org.
DANCE APPAREL & INSTRUCTIONS
Q: Where can I purchase Scottish Country Dancing apparel and other items? A: The following website provides links to several popular Scottish Country Dancing vendors: http://www.scottishdance.net/links/Stores.html. Also make sure to check out the Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society’s shop at: http://www.rscds.org/shop.html, and our Links page for more ideas.
Q: What do “Set”, “Cast Off”, and other terms used in dance instructions mean A: You can find a great list of dance terms and their definitions on the Scottish Country Dance Language page of the Scottish Country Dancing Instructions web site found in the Dance Information section of our Links page.
Q: Where can I purchase dance instruction booklets?
A: The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society sells dance instruction booklets via the following website: http://www.rscds.org/shop.html. The Bellingham Scottish Country Dancing Club also provides copies of instructions for certain dances to its members and class participants. Check out our Links page for more options.
For additional questions about the Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers, please Contact us. To contact Board members and Teachers, see our list of Contacts.
The club shares in the rich history of Scottish Country Dancing and has achieved important milestones in its own right.
Milestones in the History of BSCD:
1983 – Formation of the Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers.
1998 – BSCD became a non-profit corporation with the State of Washington
2003 – Creation of the Memorial Scholarship Fund
2010 – BSCD became a non-profit corporation with the IRS, attaining 501(c)3 status allowing donors to take a tax deduction on all contributions to BSCD.
