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  • Saturday, March 7 ~ Stratford Scottish Country Tea Dance

    Stratford Tea Dance

    Date: Saturday, March 7
    Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
    Location: Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave. (ample free parking)
    Music by Laird Brown

    Tickets: $20
    Contact: Contact: Carol MacDougall (cmacdoug23@gmail.com) 519-272-1398

    Masking is optional. Hand sanitizer will be provided.

    Click here for the dance program


  • Sunday, March 8 ~ Broadlands Special Class with Deirdre and Keith Bark

    Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm

    Location: Broadlands Community Centre; 19 Castlegrove Blvd, North York, ON M3A 1K9

    Theme of the class: Formations with a difference

    Level: Strong intermediate and advanced dancers


  • Saturday, March 14 ~ March Beginner’s Night

    Time: Doors open 7:30 pm, dancing starts 8:00 pm

    Location: Gymnasium at Havergal College Junior School, 460 Rosewell Ave., Toronto

    Entry fees and other details

    Music by: Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs

    Briefers: Deirdre MacCuish Bark, Arlene Koteff

    Dance program with cribs and video links (new, with dances rated)


  • Saturday, March 14 ~ Spring Tea Dance, Kitchener

    Save the date! Blair Scottish Country Dancers Spring Tea Dance with light refreshments

    Date: Saturday, March 14
    Time: 1:30 – 5:30 pm
    Location: Historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 137 Queen Street, South Kitchener
    Music by Laird Brown
    Tickets: $20
    Contact: Kathryn Lecocq 519-572-2741; klecocq@ymail.com

    Click here to see the dance program


  • Saturday, March 28 ~ West End Workshop

    The West End Workshop will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Humberwood Community Centre in north Etobicoke.  Our teacher from overseas this year is Samuele Graziani coming from Bologna, Italy and our local teacher is Erica de Gannes.

    Location: Humberwood Community Centre, 850 Humberwood Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 7A6

    Teachers: Samuele Graziani (Bologna, Italy) and Erica de Gannes (Toronto)

    Click here for more details


  • Sunday, March 29 ~ Teachers’ Workshop with Samuele Graziani

    Teachers’ workshop taught by Samuele Graziani (Bologna, Italy). Musician is Don Bartlett.
    Teachers’ Workshop is open to teachers, teacher candidates and CTIs.

    Date & Time:  Sunday, March 29, 2026 between 2:00 and 5:00p.m.  Doors will be open at 1:30.

    Location: The Meeting Room, Alderwood Centre, 2 Orianna Drive, Etobicoke

    Cost is $15.00 which includes light refreshments.  Pay by cash (CDN or U.S.) or by e-transfer to wewscdgta@gmail.com.  If e-transferring, please indicate Teachers’ Workshop in the message area.

    Contact:  Arlene Koteff at amkoteff@hotmail.com


  • Saturday, April 11 ~ April Volunteer Appreciation Dance

    Time: Doors open 7:30 pm, dancing starts 8:00 pm

    Location: Gymnasium at Havergal College Junior School, 460 Rosewell Ave., Toronto

    Entry fees and other details

    Music by: Scotch & Soda

    Briefers: Alma Smith, John Clark

    Dance program with cribs and video links (new, with dances rated)


  • Sunday, April 19 ~ Broadlands Special Class with Leo Roytman

    Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm

    Location: Broadlands Community Centre; 19 Castlegrove Blvd, North York, ON M3A 1K9

    Theme of the class: TBD

    Level: TBD


  • April 25 ~ Hamilton Spring Ball

    We were happy to see so many dancers from all over Southern Ontario and Northern USA at our 70th Anniversary Ball last year!  We’re hoping for another “full house” and lots of smiles and dancing again this year!

    Date: Saturday April 25, 2026

    Where: Scottish Rite, 4 Queen St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3R3

    Program: See on Strathspey.org

    Registration form: Click here

    Contact (tickets & information):  Diana McKenzie  (mrs.mck@hotmail.com)

    You should be able to download the registration form, fill it out, save it, and attach it to an email to Diana McKenzie. If you have any difficulty doing this, you might try using a different device (for example, a laptop instead of a phone). Alternatively, you can print the form, fill it out by hand, and either mail it or send Diana a photo of the completed form. An email containing the required information is also perfectly acceptable.

    Payment can be made by e-transfer to rscdshamiltonbranch@gmail.com or by mailing a cheque. In either case, please note that the payment is for the Spring Ball.

    Once your registration is received, a confirmation email will be sent to you.

    We’re hoping to see you on the dance floor!


  • Saturday, April 25 ~ UpTown Waterloo Dance & Music Workshop (International Dance Day 2026)

    Dance & Music Workshop followed by an evening of dancing!

    Date: Saturday, April 25
    Time: Starts 10 am
    Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    Area: UpTown Waterloo (near Allen Station, Mary Allen neighbourhood)
    Venues: Church of the Holy Saviour & St. Louis Gym

    Included: Dance Workshops; Music Workshops; Evening dance;
    After-Party

    Teachers & musicians: Dance Teacher Gary Coull – RSCDS Chair (UK); Fiddler & Music Teacher – Elizabeth Anderson Howe (USA); Pianist – Victor Lanvin (France)

    Programme: TBA

    Fees: Full Day CA$80 – Discount 25-35yo -20% / Under 25 -40%
    Or à la carte:
    1 Workshop: CA$25
    2 Workshops: CA$45
    Half Day (1 workshop + evening dance): CA$65
    Evening Dance Only: CA$45

    Click here for registration and more information


  • May 2 ~ London Branch 65th Anniversary Ball

    Come and join us to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the London (Canada) Branch. Good food, friendly conversation and the best of Scottish Country Dancing. Live music will be provided by Scotch and Soda. This is a scent free event.

    Date: Saturday May 2, 2026
    Time: Doors open 5:30 pm; Dinner 6:30 pm with dance following

    Where: Polish Combatants Hall, 80 Ann St, London, ON

    Directions: Turn south on Talbot Street from Oxford Street. Ann Street will be the 2nd street on your right. Free parking is available next to the hall.

    Cost for dancers: $110.00 EARLY BIRD, $125 after Apr 17th; Cost for non-dancers: $85.00

    Program: See on Strathspey.org or click here for PDF.

    Music by Scotch and Soda

    Meal choices: Chicken, salmon or vegetarian.

    There will be two Ball Practices at Elmwood Presbyterian Church on Friday, April 17th & 24th at 7:30 pm. These practices are open to everyone attending the Ball.

    Click here for registration form

    Follow updates on www.rscdslondoncanada.org


  • Saturday, May 9 ~ West Toronto Ball

    You’re Invited to the 53rd Annual West Toronto Ball!
    Reception and delicious 4-course meal (see menu here). Full cash bar!
    Dances (popular and familiar) will be briefed and walked (see program here).
    Wonderful Live Music: Scotch & Soda and piper Ellen Mole!

    Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Port Credit, Branch 82 – 35 Front St N, Mississauga (spacious riverside banquet hall with wood floor). Free Parking ~ close to Port Credit Go Station

    Tickets:
    Early Bird Special (until April 11) ~ $135 (ages 35 and up); $130 (Youth ages 19-34)
    April 12-28: $140 for all ages.

    April 28 is the last day to register. No refunds after April 28.

    Click Here to register on-line or print this form

    West Toronto Ball Registrar: Susanne Cuffe at wtbascd@gmail.com


  • Wednesday, May 13 ~ Glenview Salute to Spring

    Date & Time: Wednesday May 13; 7:30 p.m.

    Location: Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue, Toronto

    Music: Scotch & Soda

    Tickets: $20 for members; $25 for non-members

    Contact: Sandra Peden @ 416-992-6940 or Peden.sandra@gmail.com

    Cribs will be posted at www.glenviewscdg.org closer to the date.


  • May 22-24 ~ Stoney Lake Weekend

    Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society will be hosting the Stoney Lake Weekend on May 22—24, this year.  This will be the 39th year for this event!

    We are thrilled to announce that the guest teachers will be Blair Gerrie and Tristan GerrieClick here to see their bios.

    Once again music will be provided by Don Bartlett and Blair Mackenzie.  This duo creates beautiful dance music together. Click here to see their bios.

    Dancing will be at the historic Upper Stoney Lake pavilion, a five-minute drive from Pine Vista resort.  The resort is giving us a 10% discount but you can’t book it online.  To arrange accommodation, Julie & Kevin Drain would like you to call 1-800-634-2848 or 705-877-2108.

    Check out this brochure for more details. Also, take a look at lunch and dinner menus.

    Registration form: Click here

    For those who haven’t attended before, the schedule is well paced:  after dancing Friday night there is a get-acquainted time at the resort. Classes are Saturday morning at the pavilion.  Afternoon is free time with option of ball dance rehearsal.  You will be piped into dinner at Hobarts Restaurant overlooking Stoney Lake.  The ball will be at the pavilion, with ceilidh afterwards at Pine Vista (bring your piece!).  Sunday morning includes a brief, casual dance time and the weekend concludes with brunch. 

    Please email or call the Event Chair Jim Armstrong if you have any questions about the weekend plans: 905-706-0623 (jimarmstrong@xplornet.com)


  • Saturday, May 23, 2026 ~ Oakville 70th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Dance

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    Oakville SCD groups invites you to 70th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Dance.
    Dance program devised by Alicia Manson and Anne Harrison.
    Live music by Scotch & Soda!

    Date: Saturday, May 23

    Time: 6:00 pm

    Where: St. Joseph’s Banquet & Conference Centre, 300 River Oaks Blvd E, Oakville, ON L6H 5T1

    Cost: $95

    Registration form with all information: click here


  • Tuesday Evenings in June ~ Dancing in the Park at Edwards Gardens: 7pm to Dusk

    See you in June 2026 at Edwards Gardens!

    We dance on The Green, at Edwards Gardens, to wonderful live music by ‘Scotch & Soda’. All are invited — whether you are a dancer, or you’d like to be. There are many audience participation dances easy to do and enjoy.  brief video

    There is no fee, but a donation to cover the park permit and band would be appreciated.

    RAIN LOCATION: If rain threatens, dancing is switched to Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Ave (west of Yonge, 3 blocks south of Lawrence).

    More info on Dancing in the Park Page.


  • Sunday June 14 ~ Cobourg Annual Dance

    Date & Time: Sunday June 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    Location: Cobourg Memorial Temple, 412 Victoria Street, Cobourg, ON (ample free parking on site)

    Music: Blair Mackenzie (violin) & Helen Batten (piano)

    Tickets $15. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

    Dance program with cribs: click here
    Poster with dance program: click here

    For tickets contact Joanne Racic joanne.racic@gmail.com
    For further information contact Diane Coulombe cobourgscd@gmail.com

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