St Michael's Scottish Country Dancing Club
Affiliated Branch of RSCDS
Welcoming Scottish Country Dancers in the Yeovil
and South Somerset area


Summer Charity Dance August 2022 Photo by T&I Stokes

Happiness is Scottish Country Dancing
Who We Are



Photos from our Summer Charity Dance
19th August 2023 at the Davis Hall, West Camel
St Michael’s Scottish Country Dancing Club began in September 1982 in St Michael’s Hall in Yeovil (hence the name) and the first committee meeting was held in October. Joy and Peter Newman were leading founder members; Harold and Sheila Barnes were the first RSCDS trained teachers
Now we are a group of dancers in the Yeovil, South Somerset and Dorset area, who meet weekly (since 1982) and enjoy Scottish Country Dancing.
Research has shown that dancing has numerous benefits, especially for adults. Learning a dance means being able to perform a series of complex motor sequences to music- which tests memory, spatial awareness, balance, co-ordination, attention and emotional expression. In one study, dancing three times a week was associated with a lower risk of dementia. Other studies have shown improved memory recall in adults dancing twice a week for six months.
Basically it also brings Joy to all of us when the music and steps are timed right, and everyone joins in and enjoys being together.
We welcome new beginners, when you can come along and give it a try and your first two visits are FREE. You don't need a partner, Scottish dancing is very sociable. Just wear soft shoes, please. We also welcome local dancers from other clubs and those on holiday in the area.
"Happiness is Scottish Country dancing" is so true
Below: Photo by Gary Duffield of our first week's dancing:
Below: photo of the Summer Charity Dance 2023 by Gary Duffield



Photos from previous dances by T & I Stokes...

Burns Night 2018.

Christmas party Dance 2018

Platinum Jubilee Dance 2022

Where we dance:
We dance at the Davis Hall, West Camel, BA22 7QX on Thursday evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm.
The Hall has a large car park and a beautiful sprung floor perfect for dancing...
We meet every Thursday from 7.30-9.30pm, starting from September 7th 2023 to December 14th 2023
January 4th 2024- 27th June 2024 Our AGM will be held on 9th May 2024
We also have Social dances at Christmas, Spring and Summer
Membership: £5 per annum: payable in September
Weekly fee £1.50 members ; £2 for visitors...and this includes a drink & biscuits. Your first visit is free and for beginners the first TWO weeks are free
Platinum Jubilee Dance 2nd June 2022
Spring Dance 2022 Photo by T& I Stokes

Spring dance with Chris and Julie Dewhurst. April 2022 Photo by T& I Stokes
Weekly Meetings

From September 2023 the callers will be introducing core dances , which will be talked through only. There will be one dance each week, chosen by that week’s callers, to be repeated throughout the season, with the eventual aim of dancing them without a talk or walk through.
Core dances for September to Christmas are:
Mairi’s Wedding 8x40R
Pelorus Jack 8x32J
Highland Rambler 8x40R
MacDonald of the Isles 3x32S
Our next meeting will be on
Thursday September 28th 2023 at 7.30pm:
Please click the icon for details
Howell Hill Closures 2022-4
At present there is no access to the village from the A303 via Howell Hill For more up to date information, please click the Logo
Latest Covid Advice: Hand sanitiser will continue to be available to keep us all safe
"Highland Rambler" danced at our Summer Charity dance : To play, please click the circle... Thanks to Gary Duffield for video


Platinum Jubilee Dance 2022

Summer Charity Dance 2022 Photos by T& I Stokes
Summer Charity Dance August 2022 Photo by T&I Stokes
Summer Charity Dance 2022 Photos by T& I Stokes
Summer Charity Dance August 2022
Photo by T&I Stokes

Platinum Jubilee Dance 2022
Social Dances
Spring Dance 2022

ISpring Dance 2022
Our next Social dances:
Christmas Party Dance Thursday December 14th 2023
For details, please click the logo
Spring Dance Saturday April 20th 2024 Details to follow
Summer Charity Dance Saturday August 17th 2024
Summer Charity Dance August 2022 Photo by T&I Stokes
Nottingham Lace Summer Charity Dance
Contact Us
Useful Links :
Click the underlined name to go to the website:
RSCDS Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society : St Michael's SCD Club is an affiliated member of the RSCDS
Local RSCDS Branches:
Exeter RSCDS
Local Clubs
Ashill Scottish Country Dancers
Chard Scottish Country Dancers
Other Links
Carswellian: Programme of Scottish Country Dancing in the South West
Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Chris and Julie Dewhurst April 15th 2023