Max Fothergill: Monthly Dances Convenor
(UPDATED 6 July 2025)
At Monthly Dances we have wonderful, put-wings-on-your-heels live music by the best Scottish country dance musicians. The December Family Christmas Dance and March Beginners’ Night Dance are particular favourites.
All dances are briefed and walked through once. Dance briefs and video links are posted here as they become available. Social group teachers practice the dances leading to the event.
Entry fees (prices for new season may be adjusted given current circumstances):
- ✦ Members – $27 (includes HST) Non Members – $32 (includes HST)
- ✦ Young Adult Members (18-34yrs) – $15 Youth (under 18yrs) – $5
- ✦ Spectators – $5
- ✦ Special Discount for those enrolled in Beginner Classes: You pay only $15 for December Family Christmas Dance and March Beginners’ Night
▶︎ LOCATION: The Gymnasium of Havergal College Junior School,
460 Rosewell Avenue, Toronto. There is ample free parking.
Note: Do not enter from Avenue Road. Havergal is highly visible from Avenue Road as you drive north approaching Lawrence Ave W, but do not be tempted. Turn right at Lawrence you must go to Rosewell Ave, which is one very short block east of Avenue Road, south off Lawrence.
▶︎ Please bring your own water bottle or beverage.
Monthly Dance Contact: Max Fothergill 416.318-4041
Safety First…
Emergency Contact: Occasionally, there’s a medical emergency while dancing. Dancers are reminded to have emergency contact information on their person at all events.
COVID Protocols: Vaccinations against COVID are highly recommended; masks are recommended but not mandatory.
Please stay home if you have symptoms of any contagious disease; or have tested positive for COVID in the last 7 days; or have a close contact recently infected.
There will be hand sanitizer at all RSCDS Toronto events.
October Monthly Dance ~ Oct 18 ~ Doors open 7:30 ~ Dancing starts 8pm ~ Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs
Location: Gymnasium at Havergal College Junior School, 460 Rosewell Ave., Toronto
Downloads: Dance program with cribs and video links Briefers: David Booz, Erica de Gannes
November Monthly Dance ~ Nov 8 ~ Doors open 7:30 ~ Dancing starts 8pm ~ Music by Scotch & Soda
Location: Gymnasium at Havergal College Junior School, 460 Rosewell Ave., Toronto
Downloads: Dance program with cribs and video links Briefers: Moira Korus, Halyna Sydorenko
December Family Christmas Dance ~ Dec 13 ~ Doors open 7:30 ~ Dancing starts 8pm ~ Music by Scotch & Soda
Location: Gymnasium at Havergal College Junior School, 460 Rosewell Ave., Toronto
Downloads: Dance program with cribs and video links Briefers: Deirdre MacCuish Bark, Keith Bark
January Monthly Dance ~ Jan 10 ~ Doors open 7:30 ~ Dancing starts 8pm ~ Music by Scotch & Soda
Location: Gymnasium at Havergal College Junior School, 460 Rosewell Ave., Toronto
Downloads: Dance program with cribs and video links (new, with dances rated) Briefers: Leo Roytman, Gavin Keachie
The 60th Tartan Ball ~ February 7th ~ Music by Don Bartlett
Location: Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E4
Downloads: Tartan Ball dance program with cribs & video links (new, with dances rated)
March Beginner’s Night ~ March 14 ~ Doors open 7:30 ~ Dancing starts 8pm ~ Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs
Location: Gymnasium at Havergal College Junior School, 460 Rosewell Ave., Toronto
Downloads: Dance program with cribs and video links (new, with dances rated) Briefers: Jean Noble, Arlene Koteff
April Volunteer Appreciation Dance ~ April 11 ~ Doors open 7:30 ~ Dancing starts 8pm ~ Music by Scotch & Soda
Location: Gymnasium at Havergal College Junior School, 460 Rosewell Ave., Toronto
Downloads: Dance program with cribs and video links (new, with dances rated) Briefers: Alma Smith, John Clark
Dancing in the Park 2026 ~ Tuesday Evenings in June ~ 7pm – dusk ~ Live music by ‘Scotch & Soda’
Location: Edwards Gardens Visit Dancing in the Park page for more info.
Dance Programs: TBA
