Branch Award 2020

 
Maureen Richardson

Maureen has had a lifelong involvement in the dancing world, having started dancing as a four-year-old and obtaining her teaching certificate at the age of seventeen. Since then she has put massive mileage on her car as she thinks nothing of travelling 50 km or more to an engagement, and you can put your money on the fact that she will never say no or be late. Maureen has taught a huge variety of classes, initially with the Rosedale Youth Group (picture below). Throughout her career, she has concurrently led beginner classes, three social groups, workshops, ceilidhs, and participated in festivals. She is never too busy to take on another request or challenge.  Her teaching activities are not limited to Toronto Association events as she has used her connections as a schoolteacher to promote dancing in schools.  She also initiated the Ambassador Training class to encourage non-certificated teachers to lead classes in their local schools and community centres.

Maureen is committed to introducing dance to newcomers by offering “Family Friendly” events and integrating beginner dancers into her established classes.  Her commitment to the youth scene is impressive, not only in her role as chair of the Youth Committee but also as organizer of the Youth Ball for many years, a member of the Spring Fling committee, and the establishment of special classes for Millennials. As a former director and latterly a member of the Education and Training Committee, in addition to her role on the Teachers’ Panel, Maureen has demonstrated her passion for the future well-being of the dancing scene.

Her many years of commitment to the promotion of and enthusiasm for dancing make her a most deserving recipient of the RSDCS Branch Award. ◼︎

 

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^ Maureen with her trophy-winning Rosedale team (undated)