What’s On: Near
To have your event posted, send a brief write-up, including Date, Time, Location, Cost, Contact Info, and sign-up form if appropriate.
Send to webmaster, Rob Lockhart. To place your event in our monthly newsletter, Set&Link, copy the message to Donald Holmes.
Thursday, Feb 27 - New Millennials Classes begin
to the March Beginners’ Night dance, and SpringFling2002.
Complete info on the Millennials page.
Saturday Afternoons: Feb 29, April 4, 18, 25 - Scottish Step Classes at Rosedale
Scottish Step (formerly known as Ladies’ Step) combines elements of
Scottish Country dance, Ballet, and Highland dance.
$10/class
Saturdays, noon to 1:15 at
Rosedale Presbyterian Church, South Drive at Mt Pleasant <map>
Info: Moira Korus 647.378-5753
Saturday, March 21 - March Beginners’ Night Dance
After 10 weeks of lessons at Eastminster and St Leonard’s beginner dancers taught by Keith Bark and May Divers are ready for their début. The beginners will be nervous. . . BUT they will be wearing special ribbons so experienced dancers can make a point of cheerfully and graciously asking them to dance. For many, it will be their first experience of live music and a big crowd. It will be thrilling and fun for all!
At Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Avenue <map>
7:30 - 10:30pm (starts promptly) (and out by 11:00)
Programme, by Andrew Collins: • Cabbages and Kings • Wisp Of Thistle • Loch Ness Monster Reel • St Andrew's Fair • A Man's A Man For A' That (Wilson) • Flowers Of Edinburgh ~Interval~ • Bethankit • Delvine Side • Craigleith • Laggan Bay • Minister On The Loch • Deil Amang The Tailors Extra: • Come Under My Plaidie
Downloads: 2020-March-Beginners-Dance-briefs+video.pdf 2020-Mar-21-Dance-Instructions.pdf
Sunday, March 22 - Shiftin’ Bobbins with Moira Korus
the ability to phrase and execute all steps to a high standard and assimilate instruction quickly.
At this meeting Moira Korus from Toronto will share dances to enjoy.
2 pm to 4:00
Parish Hall
Grace Church-on-the-Hill,
300 Lonsdale Road at Russell Hill, Toronto
Info: https://shiftinbobbins.webs.com
Friday, March 27 - Erin Mills’ West End Workshop Welcome Dance (with all 3 Workshop teachers)
led by the three Workshop teachers.
7:30pm - 9:30 at Mississauga Seniors’ Centre, Olga Tyne Auditorium, 1389 Cawthra Rd. <map>
(East side, at Arbor Crt., 2 lights south of QEW)
Instructor/Contact: Jean Hamilton 905.566-9599
Saturday, March 28 - West End Workshop and Tea Dance
8:45am to 5:30pm
Tea Dance at 3pm, followed by tea & treats
Main venue: historic Clarke Memorial Hall in Port Credit
161 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga, L5H 1G3 <google-map>
Teachers: DAVID QUEEN (Cheshire, Eng.), MARION HAMILTON (Ottawa) and MAY DIVERS (Toronto). Teacher bios
Musicians: Don Bartlett, Blair Mackenzie, Laird Brown and Don Wood
Cost: Full day Workshop incl. lunch plus Tea Dance incl. afternoon tea is $75 | Youth (14-24): $35 | Only the Tea Dance & tea: $20
Parking available in the vicinity. Venue accessible by GO Train to Clarkson Station plus short bus ride along Lakeshore. For details check with Mississauga Transit 905.615-4736
Two class levels: Basic/Intermediate or Intermediate/Advanced
Downloads: 2020-West-End-Workshop.pdf 2020-West-End-Workshop-Tea-Dance-Briefs+video.pdf Map-to-Clarke-Hall.pdf
Contact: Theresa Malek
Sunday, March 29 - Teachers’ Workshop with David Queen
Doors open 1:30pm | Class Time: 2:00 - 4:30
Special guest teacher: DAVID QUEEN | Musician: Don Bartlett
This event is open to Certified Teachers and Teacher Candidates. $15 at the door.
Contact: Arlene Koteff
Lots of free street parking in the vicinity. Venue accessible by GO Train to Clarkson Station plus short bus ride along Lakeshore. For details check with Mississauga Transit 905.615-4736
Saturday, April 25 - AGM and April Volunteer Appreciation Dance
The programme was designed by Jane Robinson [with modification by the Board].
Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs
NEW TIME: 7:00pm - 10:30 (and out by 11:00) Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Avenue <map>
The Programme: • Laird of Milton’s Daughter • Starlight • Village Reel • Follow Me Home • Drumelzier • Toronto Volunteers ~ Interval & AGM [2020-AGM-Agenda_&_Motions.pdf] ~ • Hooper’s Jig • Fair Donald • General Stuart’s Reel ~ Extras ~ • Shiftin’ Bobbins • Seann Truibhas Willichan • Petronella • Silver Tassie • Trip To Bavaria
Downloads: 2020-April-25-Dance-briefs+video.pdf
Sunday, April 26 - Shiftin’ Bobbins with Lou Emslie
the ability to phrase and execute all steps to a high standard and assimilate instruction quickly.
At this, our season closer meeting, Lou Emslie from Guelph will share dances to enjoy.
2 pm to 4:00, Parish Hall, Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road at Russell Hill, Toronto
Info: https://shiftinbobbins.webs.com
Friday, May 1 - Bluebell Spring Dance and Light Supper
followed by an indulgent light supper for only $10!
LIVE MUSIC provided by Laird Brown and Don Wood
Knox Church, 160 King Street South, Alliston <map>
Dancing starts at 7:30 pm! Carpool to Alliston and dance the night away!
Dance programme coming soon!
Questions?: SCDAlliston@gmail.com
Saturday, May 2 - 60th Anniversary, St Catharines: Allan McKenzie Ball
To celebrate this milestone we are hosting the inaugural Allan McKenzie Ball, named after Allan who, with his wife Dorothea, was one of the original founding members of our group.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend this extravaganza!
There will be live music and a family-style sit down dinner with desserts served at half time.
Tickets: $75 for dancers; $55 for non-dancers. Programme and tickets will be available shortly.
Info: www.rscdsstcatharines.ca
Saturday, May 9 - 51st West Toronto Ball
The dance programme is devised with the beginner in mind, but it’s fun for all levels of dancers.
Enjoy a full service, sit-down meal, the Grand March, and dancing to the music of Scotch Mist.
All-inclusive dinner and dance ticket $95 per person.
Ticket Forms, and dance briefs are available at your group and at the links below.
Tickets: Linda Steggles Ticket Forms will be posted soon.
Downloads: 2020-West-Toronto-Ball-Briefs+video.pdf
Info: Keith Wallace
The Programme: • Highland Fair • Delvine Side • Loch Ness Monster Reel • Rodney's Rant • Bob Campbell • Highland Rambler ~|~ • Mrs Stewart's Jig • Monymusk • Wee Anna's Reel • Triple Happiness • Kissing Bridge ~|~ • Tribute To The Borders • Irish Rover • Seann Truibhas Willichan • Dancing Bells • The Reel Of The 51st Division
Wednesday, May 13 - Glenview’s Spring Dance
I wonder where First Corner is!
Come dance with your corners, and the rest of your dancing friends at Glenview’s Spring celebration.
We’ll dance to the music of Fred Moyes. Everyone welcome.
Tickets $15 at the door.
Dancing starts at 7:30pm. Refreshments follow dancing.
Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue
Info: www.glenviewscdg.org
May 15-17 - Spring Fling 2020: Toronto ~ Dance Adventure for 12-35 yr-olds
typically in some exotic location worldwide (e.g., London, Bonn, Glasgow, Paris...).
In 2020, Spring Fling is spreading it’s wings — it will be in TWO exotic locations:
Toronto, and St Petersburg, Russia.
Toronto Teachers:
• Gary Coull (Scotland)
• Linda Henderson (California)
• Fiona Philip (Toronto)
Details are now well advanced. Check these websites for info and booking: • Spring Fling Toronto
Meanwhile, join the Spring Fling Toronto Facebook Group. What’s a SpringFling? see Spring Fling 2019 in Paris.
Typically, there is an accompanying Spring Fringe for adults, e.g. Paris Spring Fringe website
Download a printable reminder to stick on your fridge or calendar: SpringFling portrait poster.pdf
Wednesday, May 20 - St Andrew’s of Brampton Spring Dance
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 44 Church Street E., Brampton <map>
Dancing begins at 7:30pm.
Instructor: Paul Maloney 905.821-4387 | Contact: Ann Campbell 905.459-5213
Four Tuesdays: June 02, 09, 16, 23 - Dancing In The Park
Music by Scotch Mist. Programme by Arlene Koteff.
2020-Dancing-in-the-Park-programme.pdf (4-week programme listing with video links)
Dancing In The Park is free, but donations are cheerfully appreciated.
Programme, Week One:
-
• Highland Fair • The Welcome Reel • Lady C Bruce's Reel • Balquidder Strathspey • The Music Makars ~ Interval ~ The Loch Ness Monster • It's All Right • The Kissing Bridge • Triple Happiness • Davy Nick Nack~ Extras ~ • Espie McNabb • Easy Peasy
-
Download: 2020-DITP-week-1-briefs+video.pdf
More info: www.dancescottish.ca/The_Park.html
Tuesday, June 09 - Dancing In The Park, Week 2
Music by Scotch Mist. Programme by Arlene Koteff.
Dancing In The Park is free, but donations are cheerfully appreciated.
Programme, Week Two:
• A Trip To Crinan • Kelso Races • The Dhoon • The Silver Tassie • Jessie’s Hornpipe ~ Interval ~ • Clatterin' Brig • Canadian Barn Dance • Seann Truibhas Willichan • The Machine Without Horses • The Reel Of The Royal Scots ~ Extras ~ • Jig To The Music • The White Cockade
Download: 2020-DITP-week-2-briefs+video.pdf
More info: www.dancescottish.ca/The_Park.html
Tuesday, June 16 - Dancing In The Park, Week 3
Music by Scotch Mist. Programme by Arlene Koteff.
Dancing In The Park is free, but donations are cheerfully appreciated.
Programme, Week Three:
• The Provost Wynd • The Misses Cramb Of Linlithgow • Festival Interceltique • Invercauld's Reel • Around The Corner ~ Interval ~ • The Fairy Ring • The Captain's House • Bedrule • The Nurseryman • The Sailor ~ Extras ~ • A Jig For Mrs Dunn • Catch The Wind
Download: 2020-DITP-week-3-briefs+video.pdf
More info: www.dancescottish.ca/The_Park.html
Tuesday, June 23 - Dancing In The Park, Week 4
Music by Scotch Mist. Programme by Arlene Koteff.
Dancing In The Park is free, but donations are cheerfully appreciated.
Programme, Week Four:
• The Greenbelt Jig • The Grassmarket Reel • Pluto's Head • Miss Milligan’s Strathspey • Tribute To The Borders ~ Interval ~ • Laird Of Milton’s Daughter • See You Again • The Haar On Skye • The Starry-Eyed Lassie • Flowers Of Edinburgh • Extras • Scotland • Happy Returns
Download: 2020-DITP-week-4-briefs+video.pdf
More info: www.dancescottish.ca/The_Park.html
Saturday, July 18 - Orillia Scottish Festival, Couchiching Park <map>
We will dance three short, simple dances to some amended music. Contact Will Kinghorn for a free CD of music to practice within your group.
Parade at noon; Opening Ceremonies at 1:30pm.
The Scottish Festival Committee hosts a ceilidh at Legion Branch 34, Friday, July 17th from 6-12pm. Tickets: 705.487-5868
On Sunday the 19th there is a wee afternoon party bash at the Royal Canadian Legion with live entertainment – FREE!
Registration or more info: Will Kinghorn 705.259-3232 uilleam.ailean@gmail.com
Downloads: 2020-Orillia-Festival-poster.pdf 2020-Orillia-Festival-Dances.pdf
© 2015-20 RSCDS Toronto
RSCDS Toronto is an affiliate of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. HM Queen Elizabeth is our Patron.
Meta Tags: Commonwealth Ceilidh, Scottish country dance, RSCDS Toronto, things to do in Toronto, ceilidh dance, dance schools in Toronto, dance classes in Toronto
