The Vancouver USA Scottish Country Dancers (VUSA-SCD) are a social dance group. Our classes are offered through the Vancouver Parks and Recreation department. It is not necessary to be Scottish, or even to bring a partner. Our dancing is open to all, and new dancers are always welcome.

VUSA-SCD, provides workshops, regularly scheduled classes and demonstration dances per year in various areas around Clark County throughout southwest Washington. They are regular participants in the Kelso's Festival, Pomeroy Farm's Herb and Harvest Festivals, and other festivals and activities.

Washington State Tartan

To commemorate the 1989 Washington State Centennial, VUSA-SCD's Vancouver class researched and designed what is now the Washington State Tartan.  VUSA-SCD's Kelso class produced a book of centennial dances.

The new Tartan, registered with the Scottish Tartan Society, was presented to and ratified by the Washington State Legislature in 1991 becoming the first official State Tartan west of the Mississippi.  The first swatch of Washington State Tartan fabric was woven by Dalglisb Mill in Scotland.  The Pendleton Mill in Washougal, Washington wove the first bolt from which table runners were made and donated for use in the State Capitol in Olympia, Washington.

This bold & regal Tartan as you may have noticed is the backdrop for the SWSHA's Web Site.  Congratulations VUSA-SCD for this excellent contribution.