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September / October - Membership Renewal Time
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Fridays, Oct 19 - Dec 7 - South Simcoe’s Family-Friendly Dance Nights, Alliston
Scottish Country Dancing is easy to learn at any age!
What will we be doing? We begin with a gentle warm-up. Everyone then walks through each reel, jig, and slower-paced strathspey before the
music plays and dancing begins. You will love the music!
Who is Teaching? Maureen R is a Royal Scottish Country Dance Society certified teacher. Her easy-going style is perfect for beginners!
What’s the cost? Adults $5 each; Youth 10 to 16 are free and must be accompanied by an adult.
Do I need a partner? No. Through the evening you will dance with many different people.
What should I wear? Comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes.
Here is a great opportunity to get connected, get some light exercise, and have some fun.
Snacks and juice are included.
Fridays 6:30-7:30 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, 160 King St. South, Alliston <map> More info: Lyn at 705.458-1006
Saturday, Oct 20 - Celtic Colours Concert
The choir will be joined by guest soloist Emily Rocha, 2017 Young Musician Scholarship winner, and local instrumentalists. Download: 2018-Celtic-Colours-concert-programme.pdf
Tickets: $35 (youth discounts at the door)
7:30pm at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, Anderson Street, Whitby <map>
Info and Tickets: 905.728-1739 or visit www.durhamphilharmonic.ca
Sunday, Oct 21 - Sunday Afternoon Dance at Banbury
Date: Oct 21, 2018
Time: 2pm-4pm
Venue: Banbury Community Centre, Banquet Hall, 120 Banbury Road, Don Mills <map>
Teacher: Sandra Scott
Theme: Old Favourites
Target: All welcome
We all benefit from TAC’s Summer School for Dancers, Musicians’ Workshops, Teacher Training Courses, dance books at TACBooks, and music resources at TACSound. TAC now needs our help to recover from a recent financial setback.
Experience a variety of dancing possibilities as TAC member teachers share interesting, favourite, or unique and challenging, dances ranging from the newly-devised to the rarely-seen-but-not-forgotten.
Music by “The Best of the Bands”
At Clarke Memorial Hall, 161 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga <map>
Doors open at 9:00am. (NB: Clarke Hall has a great wood floor)
Dance Options: Morning 9:30am-12:30pm ~$15 Cdn | Afternoon 1pm-4:00 ~ $15 Cdn | All Day 9:30am-4pm ~ $25 Cdn
Bring your own lunch and snacks to enjoy during the break, 12:30-1pm. Water, tea, and coffee provided all day.
We look forward to seeing you for this unique event.
DANCERS: To reserve a space on the dance floor and TAC TEACHERS: To volunteer to share a dance. . .
Contact Marie Ziccarelli at Mrezz@roadrunner.com or 716.826-2614
Dance Marathon Committee: Marie Ziccarelli, Andrew & Mairi Collins, Ian Souter, Jean Hamilton.
Tuesday, Oct 23 - Tayside Morning Class invitation
out on a cold, dark night to dance this winter, why not try the Tayside Morning SCD class?
Our teacher is Blair Gerrie, and we are happy to welcome new dancers — of any skill level.
We meet Tuesdays (10:30 - 12:00) at Westview Presbyterian Church, 233 Westview Blvd. (nr O’Connor & Bermondsey) <map>
We’ll dance until Christmas break. Join us for a relaxing morning of SCD. We hope to see you next Tuesday!
Info: contact Blair Gerrie 416.651-8933 or Gillian Clinton
Saturday, Oct 27 - Family Ceilidh & Pizza Party
We anticipate similar fun this year. For more info, visit our ceilidh page.
4-6pm (and then pizza) at St Leonard’s Church Hall, 25 Wanless Avenue <map>
just off Yonge Street, a 2-minute walk north of the Lawrence station.
Saturday, Oct 27 - Dec 1 - Scottish Step Classes with Alma Smith
noon - 1:15 at Rosedale Presbyterian Church, 129 Mount Pleasant Rd at South Drive <map>.
$25 for session of 3 or $10/class ~ Session 1: Sept 22, 29, & Oct 6.
Session 2: Oct 27, Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 1.
Please contact Moira Korus at smkorus@sympatico.ca to let her know if you will be attending.
October 27 - Nov 7 - Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, 2018
A beautiful, hi-res, hi-fidelity presentation of the 2018 Tattoo will fill the big screen in special showings at three Toronto Cineplex Odeon Theatres. You will be gob-smacked by the precision, creativity, and spectacle of Switzerland's Top Secret Drum Corps. The Central Band of the Czech Armed Forces and the Royal Air Force will play to mark their 100th Anniversary. Many other performers and displays.
Toronto Showings . . . Tickets
Cineplex Yonge & Dundas ~ Sat Oct 27 @ 12:55pm ~ Sun Oct 28 @ 12:55 ~ Sun Nov 4 @ 7:00pm ~ Wed Nov 7 @ 6:00pm
Cineplex Eglinton Town Centre ~ Sundays Oct 28 @ 12:55pm ~ Nov 4 @ 6:30pm ~ Wed Nov 7 @ 4:00pm
Cineplex Scarborough ~ Sunday Oct 28 @ 12:55pm
Sunday, October 28 - Shiftin’ Bobbins with Claire Collier
and practise some of the dances on the Shiftin’ Bobbins St Andrew’s Dance programme (see below, Nov 24).
2:00-4:00 pm at Grace Church-On-The-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road (Forest Hill Village) <map>
Downloads: 2018-Oct-28-shiftinbobbins-cribs.pdf
Info: Shiftin’ Bobbins website
Friday, Nov 9 - A Social Evening with Andrew Smith
hosted by Woodglen Social Group.
FYI, St Andrew’s Church features a spacious room with a dancer-friendly wood floor.
$6 at the door.
7:30 - 9:30 at historic St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 115 St Andrews Rd., Scarborough <map>
Saturday, Nov 10 - The Toronto Workshop & Afternoon Dance
The wonderful dance facilities and food services at Branksome Hall, in central Toronto, have received rave reviews the last 2 years. There is lots of free on-site parking. The school is accessible by public transit, only a short walk from Sherbourne station. <directions>
Live music for the classes will again be provided by four very talented musicians: Don Bartlett, Laird Brown, Fred Moyes, and Don Wood. Scotch Mist will provide the tunes for the Afternoon Dance.
Register and pay online via PayPal (you can use VISA or MasterCard)
or download: 2018-Toronto-Workshop-brochure.pdf
Additional brochures will be available at upcoming classes and social events.
Questions? Christy Barber, Workshop Convenor 416.540-4311
Download: 2018-Nov-10-Workshop-Afternoon-Dance-briefs+links.pdf | 2018-Nov-10-Dance-Instructions.pdf
These two dances briefed only: Catch The Wind and Balquidder Strathspey
QuickLinx: Machine Without Horses • Save The Children • Rosnor Abbey • City of Belfast • Jubilee Jig • Catch The Wind • Lady Home’s Jig • Balgeddie Reel • Balquidder Strathspey • Happy Meeting • Betty Grant’s Strathspey • Australian Ladies EXTRA: • Auld Gray Cat
Saturday, Nov 10 - Intro To Scottish Country Dance ~ Free Class
this free class offers a taste — for free.
Be our guest at an Introductory class of Scottish Country Dance, with teacher Moira Korus.
You are also invited to be a spectator at the Afternoon Dance at 2:30, part of our annual Workshop.
1-2 p.m. at Branksome Hall, Athletics & Wellness Centre, Elm Street
off Mt Pleasant Road (one block north of Bloor)
There is lots of free on-site parking. The school is accessible by public transit,
only a short walk from Sherbourne station. <directions>
For info, or to register, contact Christy Barber, Workshop Convenor 416.540-4311
Download this postcard poster to share with friends: 2018-Toronto-workshop-intro-class.pdf
Sunday, Nov 11 - Teachers’ Workshop with Andrew Smith
who will share his insights and experiences as a teacher of Scottish country dance.
There will also be a sale of dance books (some of them rare) from the Grant family archive, proceeds
benefitting TAC (Teacher’s Association Canada) to help them recover from a recent financial setback.
Cash only, please.
At Westway United Church, 8 Templar Drive, Etobicoke <map>
More info: Vicky Zeltins, TATA Rep (TATA is Toronto Area Teachers’ Association)
Thursday, Nov 15 - Level 3 (Advanced) Classes with Moira Korus
Teacher, Moira Korus learned Scottish country dance as a child in Edinburgh, and attained her full certificate in 2006. Moira teaches the Rosedale Children’s Group and the Glenview social group. She also instituted, and taught, the DAA (Dancing Achievement Award) programme in Toronto. Moira is popular on the SCD workshop circuit.
Eastminster Church <map> is at 310 Danforth Ave. one block west of Chester station.
Enter by the new side and go downstairs to Hurndale Room.
Contact Catherine MacLean 416.996-1136 Class Rep: Anne Bishop 647.234-4631
Saturday, November 24 - St Andrew’s Charity Ball
of Scots dance and culture at the Royal York Hotel. It’s been a Toronto tradition for generations.
You’ll have a typical Scottish meal, and enjoy dancing to the Pipes & Drums of the 48th Highlanders.
The dances are ceilidh favourites such as the Eightsome Reel, and there are free lessons at Moss Park Armoury.
NB: RSCDS Toronto Members get a discount.
Info and tickets: www.standrews-society.ca
Free Ball Practice Sessions, 8-10pm at Moss Park Armoury, 130 Queen Street East <map>:
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• Nov 13 • Nov 16 • Nov 20
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• An Extra Practice Session will be held Saturday Nov 17, 2:00-4:00pm (location to be determined)
Saturday, November 24 - Shiftin’ Bobbins’ St Andrew’s Celebration Dance
with live music by "Scotch Mist".
MCs: Barbara Taylor, Moira Korus, Arlene Koteff, Donalda McDonald, Maureen Richardson, Alicia Manson, and Claire Collier
8.00 pm to Midnight, at Grace Church-On-The-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road (Forest Hill Village) <map>
As space is limited all tickets must be reserved and paid in advance. There will be no tickets at the door.
Early bird $20 each until November 1st, $25 thereafter.
Programme and Reservations: https://shiftinbobbins.webs.com/reserve-a-ticket
or by email to shiftinbobbins@gmail.com
Downloads: St-Andrews-celebration-Nov-24-2018.pdf
Sunday, November 25 - Auld Acquaintance Tea & Chat
Do you miss the music and camaraderie of SCD? If so, this “non-dance” for older dancers may be for you. Music provided by Keith and Deirdre Bark (who still dance!)
Admission: $6 — plus a plate of finger food.
Provided: Tea and Coffee.
Parking: Free, in the church parking lot.
Programme: mingle, chat, light food, and – if the company wishes – a walk-dance or two.
Contact: Ian McHaffie 905.846-0567.
2-4pm at Holy Family Church, 10446 Kennedy Rd N, Brampton, L6Z 0A7 <map>
Saturday, Dec 1 - Family Christmas December Monthly Dance
All dances will be briefed and walked.
Download: 2018-Dec-1-Family-Xmas-dance+video-links.pdf
QuickLinx: • Ferry Louper • Green Dragon • Birks of Invermay • Maids of Currie • Mathilde is a Delight • White Cockade • Tattie Bogle • Domino Five • Aging Gracefully • Miss Hadden’s Reel • Fair Donald • Reel of the 51st EXTRA: • Flying Scotsman
Tuesday, Dec 11 - Calvin Christmas Dance
We’ll have wonderful live music from Don Bartlett on piano.
Your $10 entry fee includes light refreshments at the interval.
7:30pm at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Avenue (one block north of St. Clair, west off Yonge) <map>
Contacts: Nancy Stokes 416.425-2195 or Mary Baldwin 416.485-8280
Wednesday, Dec 12 - Glenview Christmas Dance
Come get into the holiday spirit dancing to the music of The Scottish Heirs Duo.
Refreshments to follow provided by members of Glenview. $15 at the door.
7:30pm at Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue <map>
Monday, Dec 31 - Glenview Hogmanay Dance and Ceilidh
in which case please start on your left foot).
Join your friends for an evening of dancing to Scotch Mist.
Bring and share refreshments at the end of dancing prior to midnight,
followed by a ceilidh after midnight.
$30 tickets to be purchased in advance from Valerie Fisher
2019: Saturday, Jan 5 - January Monthly Dance
Music by Scotch Mist.
These two dances briefed only: Lea Rig and Sandy’s Scotch Broth
Download: 2019-Jan-5-Monthly-Dance-cribs+video-links.pdf
QuickLinx: New Year Jig • Lea Rig • Fife Hunt • Remparts de Séville • Paisley Weavers • Scotia Sea • Twa Rogueish E’en • Glasgow Highlanders • Royal Deeside Railway • Lincoln Imp • Sandy’s Scotch Broth • Orpington Caledonians EXTRA: Joie de Vivre
2019: Sunday, Jan 20 - Shiftin’ Bobbins goes Highland
Donald Holmes joins the group for this session, open to any dancers to learn basic
Highland steps or interested in pursuing the art of Highland Dance.
2 pm to 4:00
Parish Hall
Grace Church on the Hill,
300 Russell Hill Road at Lonsdale
Toronto. ($5 for non-members)
2019: Friday, Feb 1 - Highlands of Durham Burns Celebration
Tickets will be $65 pp.
Info: Alan Graham
2019: Saturday, Feb 2 - Amadeus Choir: Songs From A Celtic Heart
The concert features the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto, with conductors Lydia Adams and Joan Andrews, plus conductor and pianist Shawn Grenke. Guest performers include Tom Leighton on guitar and vocals and Anne Lederman on fiddle.
Two performances: 2pm and 7pm ~ At Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, Don Mills <map>
Single tickets; $50 | $40 | $25 ($5 off before Jan 15) Call 416.446-0188
Info: www.amadeuschoir.com
[Webmaster’s note: several of our dancers are in this choir]
2019: Saturday, Feb 9 - South Simcoe’s Valentine Workshop
Details closer to the date. Info: Maureen Richardson
2019: Saturday, Feb 16 - 56th Annual Tartan Ball
and this year we have a wonderful new home: The Old Mill. More info on Tartan Ball Page
Downloads: 2019-Tartan-Ball-briefs+video-links.pdf
QuickLinx: • Ferry Louper • Birks of Invermay • White Cockade • Glasgow Highlanders • Remparts de Séville • Australian Ladies • Happy Meeting • Balgeddie Reel • Bob Campbell • Chequered Court • Ruby Rant • Light & Airy • City of Belfast • Scotia Sea • Lea Rig • Reel of the 51st • EXTRAS: • Jubilee Jig • Jean Martin of Aberdeen • Mairi’s Wedding
2019: Saturday, March 9 - March Monthly Dance: Beginners’ Night
All dances will be briefed and walked.
Download: 2019-March-Beginners-Night-briefs+video-links.pdf
QuickLinx: • Provost Wynd • Luckenbooth Brooch • Gramachie • Corryvreckan • Lochiel’s Rant • The Barmkin • Edinburgh Toy Shop • Swansea Strathspey • Sailing On Shawnigan Lake • Haste To The Wedding • Karin’s Strathspey • Duke of Perth • EXTRA: • Granville Market
2019: Saturday, March 23 - West End Workshop
SAVE THE DATE
The teachers will be Ellie Briscoe from Alexandria, Virginia; Catherine Reid from Hamilton; and Arlene Koteff from Toronto.
Turner Fenton School in Brampton.
2019: Sunday, April 7 - Tartan Day in Port Perry
Tickets will be $20 pp for the party. (Parade & Kirkin' free.)
Info: Alan Graham
2019: Saturday, April 13 - April Monthly Dance: Volunteer Appreciation Night
Music by Scotch Mist.
These two dances briefed only: Silver Tassie and Mairi’s Wedding
The rest of the programme will be posted soon.
QuickLinx: (to come)
2019: Saturday, April 27 - AGM & Dance
Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs.
These two dances briefed only: Tarry A While and My Only Jo and Dearie O
Downloads: 2019-AGM-Apr-27-briefs+video-links.pdf
QuickLinx: • It’s All Right • Pair of Jeans • Miss Catherine Allan • Tarry A While • Bridge of Nairn • Whigmaleeries • Retiring Chairman • Westminster Reel • My Only Jo and Dearie O • Lass of Richmond Hill EXTRAS: • Tribute to The Borders • Anderson’s Rant • Lady Glasgow
2019: Saturday, May 11 - West Toronto Ball
Save the date. At Sala Caboto. Music by Scotch Mist
Additional info and dance programme closer to the date.
2019: Sunday, June 9 - White Heather Ball
Dancing will be from 2 - 5 pm, followed by our usual dinner.
Ticket prices are $75 pp for dancing & dinner, $40 pp for dancing only and $40 pp for non-dancers (dinner only).
Info: Alan Graham
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