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Wednesday evenings, July 3 through Aug 28 ~ Dancing On The Dock, Hamilton
We dance Wednesday evenings, 6:30-dusk (weather permitting):
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, 28.
At Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton <map> at the bandshell behind William's Coffee Pub
Free, and no dance experience necessary. Bring a friend -- everyone is welcome!
Website: https://www.rscdshamilton.org
Questions: rscdshamiltonbranch@gmail.com
July 5-8 + 8-13 ~ Pinewoods Sessions, Plymouth, Mass.
Teachers:
• David Queen, Scotland
• Catherine Queen, Scotland
• Jeanne Moody, San Diego
• Jody Kulas, Ontario, Canada
• Jen Schoonover, Massachusetts
Registration is now open! https://form.jotform.com/240345600631142
Download Brochure: 2024-Pinewoods-Sessions.pdf
More info: https://rscdsboston.org/pinewoods-scottish-sessions.html
July 7 - 13 ~ Blue Ridge Scottish Country Dance School, North Carolina
A Canadian dancer who went last year reports:
✦accommodations were very affordable and pleasant
✦delicious food on site
✦super music
✦clear and helpful teachers
✦welcoming and pleasant people
✦ballroom with wood floor and beautiful views
✦fun music and parties after the dances and Ball (good fun!)
More info: https://www.blueridgesds.org
July 7 - 14 ~ RSCDS Australia Winter School, Queensland
Teachers: Antoine Rousseau (France); Caristiona Tait (Australia); Linda Glavin (New Zealand);
Raphaëlle Orgeret (France); William Williamson (Scotland)
Download: 2024-Australia-Winter-School-registration.pdf
July 14 - Aug 11 ~ RSCDS Summer School, St Andrews, Scotland
Info about 10% discount (act before May 31st):
https://rscds.org/events/summer-school-2024-exclusive-offer
Summer School… an action-packed four weeks of dancing in the historic town of St Andrews. Come and join with dancers from around the world and be led by some of the best of Scottish Country Dance teachers and musicians. Not an RSCDS member? No problem, Summer School is open to everyone!
All dancers will attend a Scottish country dance class of their own ability each morning. Please carefully read the class descriptions before completing the application. This year the Beginners class will only be offered during Week 3. It is recommended that under 18yrs attend during Youth week 3.
Note: All classes will only run if there is sufficient interest. Class Descriptions More info: https://rscds.org/events/summer-school-2024
Saturday, July 20 ~ Orillia Scottish Festival
The Orillia Scottish Festival also features Scottish Bands, Colour Parties, Food Vendors and Merch.
Scottish Country Dancing happens at the Waterfront Pavilion.
We will do 3 demonstration dances and some audience participation dances.
For further information, or to participate, contact Barbara Chapman bmchapman10@gmail.com
Website: https://scottishfestival.ca
Sunday, July 28 - Aug 4 ~ TAC Summer School, St Catharines, Ontario
TAC Summer School is back where it started, more than 50 years ago, at beautiful Brock University in Ontario wine country -- an easy jaunt to Niagara Falls, and the Shaw Festival at Niagara-on=the-Lake. Classes for all levels of experience.
Teachers:
• Graham Donald, Las Palmas, Spain
• Barbara Johnston, Edmonton, Alberta
• Jennifer Schoonover, Boston, Mass
• Rachel Shankland, Edinburgh, Scotland
Music Director: Elke Baker
Teacher Candidate Examiner: James Stott, Scotland
Registrations are now open.
Sept 13-16 ~ International Branch Weekend, Sjølyst, Olso, Norway
On Sunday afternoon (using public transport), four options are available:
• Munch Museum / National Opera • National Museum / Aker Brygge • Norwegian Folk Museum
•Kon Tiki (Raft) two/ Fram (The Polar Exploration) Museums.
Website: https://www.rscds-ib.org N.B. The 2026 IB WEEKEND WILL BE IN JAPAN
Sept 20-22 ~ Scottish Weekend, Oxford, Pennsylvania
Teachers: • Arthur Baum • Moira Korus • Marjorie McLaughlin
Musicians: • Elke Baker • David Courret-Knight • Liz Donaldson
• Tim MacDonald • Jane Roberts • Dave Wiesler
Registration is now open: http://scottishweekend.org/index.html
Our teachers: Keira Hartstein and Margaret Mackenzie Our musicians: Susie Petrov and Sarah Lynn
Friday: Welcome Party;
Saturday: Morning classes in Boston Dance Studios for Youth Branch members Lunch – provided
Afternoon classes for Youth Branch members and Evening dance open to all in 1950 Mass. Ave. (7pm) *and an after-party!*
Sunday: Walking tour of historic Boston landmarks.
As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston played a key role in shaping the nation’s history, from the American Revolution to its current status as an important centre for education, culture, and the arts. Discover the city’s historic architecture, visit the world-renowned institutions of Harvard University and MIT, explore the nation’s oldest public park in Boston Common, and much more.
The Youth Branch of the RSCDS is a worldwide branch for dancers aged 12–35. We host weekend workshops and support youth events around the globe. We also offer travel grants for other RSCDS events. Read about more member benefits and join us now! Registration is open for our Weekend Away in Boston, MA, USA!
Oct 4-6 ~ Fort Worden Workshop, RSCDS Seattle
Teachers: • Linda Henderson, CA • Katherine Shearman, BC
Musicians: • Ryan McKasson, fiddle • Guinevere Saenger, piano Brandon Vance, fiddle
Info: https://rscds-seattle.org/fort-worden/
October 11-13 ~ Paris Branch 40th Anniversary
The weekend includes a welcome dance on Friday evening, a sumptuous ball on Saturday evening, and a social workshop on Sunday morning. The weekend is open to advanced dancers.
We are delighted to have fantastic musicians playing for us:
• David Knight, USA, fiddle
• Keith Smith, UK, fiddle
• Dave Wiesler, USA, piano
We hope to see you in Paris to celebrate 40 years of dancing!
Website: https://www.rscdsparis.fr/40th-anniversary-week-end-october-2024/
October 14-18 ~ Scottish Country: Advanced, Torquay
Dancers will need an in-depth knowledge of all formations and steps.
Info & Registration: www.tlh.co.uk
October 18-20 ~ Youth Weekend Away, Basel, Switzerland
Registration is now open… we can’t wait to see you there!
Info & Registration: https://rscds-youth.org/weekend-away/
The Youth Branch of the RSCDS is a worldwide branch for dancers aged 12–35. We host weekend workshops and support youth events around the globe. We also offer travel grants for other RSCDS events. Read about more member benefits and join us now!
NOTE: A Youth Weekend Away is planned for Boston, Oct 3-6. Register here
October 20-24 ~ Scotch On The Rocks, Nova Scotia
The dates chosen immediately follow the Celtic Colours International Festival on Cape Breton Island,
an international celebration a living, traditional Celtic culture.
SCOTCH ON THE ROCKS includes:
• Sunday evening: Welcome Reception with an Introduction to Scottish Traditional Music and dance lecture.
• Four half-day morning classes at Intermediate-Advanced level (Monday-Thursday) integrating the old and new.
• Two afternoon geology and history excursions to scenic localities of historical and/or geological interest
Cost: C$400/person for dance classes, excursions, and ceilidh (Accommodations extra -see below)
For more info: 2024-Scotch-on-the-rocks.pdf
November 1-3 ~ The Autumn Gathering (AGM), Edinburgh
• Classes: Saturday and Sunday morning
• Friday Dance: Gordon Shand and his Scottish Country Dance Band • Friday Ceilidh: To be announced
• Saturday Ball: Jim Lindsay and his Scottish Country Dance Band
Bookings will open mid-June.
November 1-3 ~ Asilomar Weekend, Pacific Grove, California
Teachers: • Lara Friedman-Shedlov, Minneapolis • Pat Houghton, Edinburgh
• Mary McQuilliams, Richmond, CA • Fiona Miller, Lethbridge, Alberta • Ron Wallace, Santa Rosa.
Music for the Friday Welcome Dance: David Mostardi and Caroline McCaskey
Music for the Saturday evening Ball in Thistle House: Dave Wiesler, David Courret-Knight, and Dan Emery
Info and Registration: https://sfasilomardance.wixsite.com/asilomarweekend
November 23 ~ Dancing Around the World
Taking dancers on a journey from Scotland around the world and back,
the programme features 12 dances with connections to six continents through devisers,
themes and locations, before bringing everyone together with The Homecoming Dance.
Download the programme with video links: 2024_dance_around_the_world.pdf
More info here: https://rscds.org/blog/dance-around-world
2025: May 16-18 ~ Pawling Weekend
Details, as they develop, will be found at the Pawling website: https://www.rscdsnewyork.org/pawling-weekend
To have your event posted send Rob Lockhart a brief write-up, with Date, Time, Location, Cost, Contact Info, and brochure/sign-up form.
To place your event, or an article, in our monthly newsletter, Set&Link, send info to Suzanne Dubeau by the 10th of each month.
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RSCDS Toronto is affiliated with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. HM Queen Elizabeth was our Patron.
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