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RSCDS Montreal Branch Mission & Membership
The RSCDS Montreal Branch is a Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance
Society (RSCDS), which is a world-wide organization that seeks to
preserve and promote Scottish Country Dancing through teaching, historical
research, publication of dances and music, and producing recorded music.
Branches
such as the Montreal Branch operate fairly independently within the RSCDS
framework.
We have RSCDS accredited teachers, and can take advantage
of publications and other services offered by RSCDS Headquarters in Scotland. We
take our mission from the RSCDS, and provide both instruction in Scottish
Country Dance and social dancing opportunities within our Branch
area. We also give demonstrations and lead participation dancing at various
public events to introduce our pastime and cultural heritage and to encourage
new membership. We also perform at various hospitals and homes.
For
more information on the RSCDS, see the RSCDS
general information web site. You can also view the Montreal
Branch constitution.
Dancers are encouraged to join the RSCDS through the Montreal Branch to
support its activities
Advantages of membership include a list of contacts for dancing anywhere in the world, regular Branch and Society newsletters, and discounts at certain Branch activities. Membership for the 2010/2011 dance season is $40 for individuals, $35 for each additional family member. (Note class fees are set by individual groups and are not included in the Branch membership fee.)
To become a member
Pick up a membership form available online (.pdf file - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, get a free version at http://www.adobe.com). Mail the completed form with your cheque to the address on the form, or give it to your class contact. If you have any questions about membership, please e-mail the Membership Chair. For general information, email info@scdmontreal.org.
Volunteer to help
All of our work, class organization and social activities, is done by volunteers. Many hands make light work! You can volunteer to help by expressing interest on the membership form, by speaking to your teacher or your class contact, or contact any member of the Committee of Management.
