28 December 2027 – 5 January 2028 Join us for an exhilarating week of dancing, Hogmanay<\/strong> Dance classes<\/strong> Afternoon activities<\/strong> Social dances<\/strong> Musicians’ class<\/strong> Live in at Scots College or commute daily. Come for all or part of a week. Meet up again with More detail on afternoon activities will be provided throughout the year. (Page LINK to come).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration for dancers and musicians is now open. Register before 31 August to avoid a late fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fees for 2027-28 Summer School (NZ$, including GST) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n RSCDS members and JAMs (Junior Associate Members) must have a current membership card to take advantage of reduced fees. The NZ Branch of the RSCDS offers a number of scholarships for its adult and JAM members, and for NZ-resident musicians, to attend Summer School. Visit the NZ Branch website <\/a>for details of scholarships for dancers and musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n END of HOME PAGE. Text below – Order online and Newsletters – absent initially but added later in the 2027 year<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Summer School Polo Shirt<\/strong>, complete with our distinctive Wellington Summer School logo, is a great souvenir of your week at the School. Order before 1 November 2027 to receive your shirt when you first arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evening dance tickets.<\/strong> If you are not attending Summer School classes but would like to come to evening dances, you can pre-order tickets. If you plan to attend all evening dances, save money by purchasing a Multi-pass ticket. Order before 22 December 2027 to receive your ticket(s) by email. Door sales will be available each night if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meals at the College<\/strong>. Summer School mealtimes are social occasions, and commuters or casual attendees can purchase meal vouchers to dine at the College. Use a lunch or dinner hour to continue conversations, or catch up with dancers in other classes. Order your tickets before 22 December 2027 so our caterers know how much food to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the year progresses, we’ll keep you updated and remind you of forthcoming deadlines through Newsletters<\/a> and Facebook posts. We’ll publish our first newsletter in June 2027.
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Bring in the New Year with a traditional Scottish Hogmanay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experienced NZ and overseas tutors will help you develop your dancing at any level, and introduce you to new dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try something different in an optional afternoon class, or visit one of Wellington’s top attractions. Or if you prefer, simply rest and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time together each evening for everyone to ‘kick up their heels’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn the subtleties and experience the delights of traditional Scottish music with fellow musicians.
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old dancing friends, and make new ones.
Whether you are new to Scottish Country Dancing or have been dancing for years,
Summer School offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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*The Musician option is for those registering for only the musicians\u2019 classes. Musicians\u2019 classes are included in the registration fee for dancers who wish to attend. Musicians wanting to attend evening functions can purchase tickets separately.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resident half-school options are not currently offered, but may be later on. If you are interested in this option please contact the Summer School Organiser.
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