What’s On: Near
2025: Saturday May 24 ~ Kilts & Posh Frocks Ball (only a few tickets left)
Shiftin’ Bobbins’ bi-annual “Kilts & Posh Frocks” Ball returns by popular request. We’ll dance to the live music of ‘Scotch & Soda’. The programme has appeal to all levels of dancers and will be briefed and walked.
8pm ‘til late, followed by “bring and share buffet”.
Cribs and videos: my.strathspey.org/dd/list/54895/
or visit sbsg-toronto.my.canva.site
Past events have sold out, so reserve early.
Tickets: $40 e-ticket purchase via 001jaf@gmail.com
More info: shiftinbobbins@gmail.com reminder-poster.jpg
Toronto Parish Hall of Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road at Russell Hill Road
2025: Tuesday May 27 ~ Come to a ‘Coo Ceilidh’ in Support of a Toronto Fringe Play
Happy-as-a-Clam Productions is excited to partner with RSCDS Toronto to bring you a
‘Coo Ceilidh!’ Join us for an evening of traditional Scottish dancing. The ceilidh is to have fun, and to raise funds for the premiere of our play:
Me and You and the Highland Coo
scheduled for the Toronto Fringe Festival in early July.
The play follows Canadian students Jackie and Charlie on a road trip through Scotland in search of the perfect Highland Coo … while forgetting problems back home. Written by Sara Masciotra-Milstein, the show blends folkloric storytelling elements with audience participation, and it’s inspired by her own experiences in Glasgow.
At St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave — 7:30-8:30pm Tickets $10 at the door.
Come share the joy, community, and magic of Scottish culture while supporting young artists.
You will know the callers! Other info: •Instagram
Tuesday Evenings in June ~ Dancing in the Park at Edwards Gardens 7pm to Dusk
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.
There is no fee, but a donation to cover the park permit and band would be appreciated.
More information on Dancing in the Park Page.
The dances -- cribs & video links:
To post your event, 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.
Safety First…
Emergency Contact:
Occasionally, there’s a medical emergency while dancing. Dancers are reminded to have emergency contact info on their person at all Scottish county dance events.
Protocol to Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases:
1. The Toronto Association highly recommends that dancers keep their COVID vaccinations up to date.
2. Seasonal vaccines for flu and other respiratory infections are also highly recommended.
3. Masks are recommended but not mandatory.
4. DO NOT attend any RSCDS Toronto event or social group if:
• you have symptoms of illnesses such as COVID, flu,
or other contagious disease;
• you tested positive for COVID in the past 7 days or have symptoms of respiratory infection, such as sore throat, fever, or unexplained cough, runny nose, or congestion; or
• you have a household member or close contact who tested positive for COVID in the last 7 days or has symptoms of a contagious respiratory infection.
5. Hand sanitizer is available at all RSCDS Toronto events.
