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Check out the events page for details of our regular classes.

Please note the following dates:

Saturday Technique Classes: 18 February and 17 March 2012 Tanzstudio Margit Manhardt, Neubaugasse 38, 1070 Vienna: Dancing Technique for all levels

Branch AGM: 13 June 2012, 19.30pm, at the Sacre Coeur.

Summer party: 27 June 2012, 19.30pm at the Sacre Coeur. This is the last class before the summer holiday

Wee Ceilidh, 17 February 2012 There is a "Wee Ceilidh" hosted by David Hope of Christ Church centre at Salesianergasse 24 in the 3rd district near the British embassy (in behind the scaffolding poles of the adjacent building). There will be the usual type of simple yet lively country dances with a caller to explain things, starting at 7pm. No partner necessary. The cost is 4€ for adults or 2.50€ for under 18s, including light refreshments. Proceeds will be for church funds. For any further details, and to register, send an email to david.hope@chello.at . Please note that the room is not large so places may be at a premium

Further afield

If dancing in Vienna is not enough, here are some events in other parts of Europe in 2012. Please contact the Branch committee for more details on sharing transport or accommodation, or check out the organisers' websites:

The Munich Scottish Association is hosting a Dance Course 25 - 28 of May 2012 in Ismaning. Teacher is Margie Stevenson, while Muriel Johnstone and Keith Smith are providing the music.

The RSCDS holds its Sommer School traditionally in St. Andrews: Mid July to Mid August. It is a great oppertunity to enjoy dance to live music every day and night and to meet dancers from accros the world. See St. Andrews Summerschool for details

A more extensive list of events and groups can be found on Celtic Circle.