What’s On: Near

 

NOTE: We cannot report new season dates for monthly dances and other events until late summer because the venues will not commit until then. Meanwhile…  You can download the programmes:
2025-26_Monthly_Dances.docx

ONE EVENT IS FIXED…  There will be a Tartan Feb 7th, 2026


2025: October Monthly  (date / venue TBA)   

2025: November Monthly  (date / venue TBA)

2025: December ‘Family Christmas’ Monthly Dance  (date / venue TBA)

2026: January Monthly Dance  (date / venue TBA)

2026: March Monthly Dance (Beginners’ Night)  (date / venue TBA)

2026: April Monthly Dance  (date / venue TBA)


2025: New formal classes start in September   Complete info here


2025: New starting dates for Social Group    Info as it comes in…


2025: Nov 22 ~   St Andrew’s Charity Ball

6:00 pm - 1:30 am    Fairmont Royal York  (special rates to stay at the hotel)

Join our long-term friends at the St Andrew’s Society of Toronto. You’ll have a great evening of celebrations, a fine meal, and demos of Highland Dancing. As a Scottish Country Dancers you likely know, or have no issue with, the popular ceilidh dances on the programme. Experience the thrill of dancing to the Pipes & Drums of the 48th Highlanders.

Four Dance Practices, taught by David Booz:
• Tuesday, Oct 28 – Moss Park Armoury (130 Queen St. East)
• Tuesday, Nov 4 – Moss Park Armoury
• Saturday, Nov 8 – Glenview Presbyterian Church
• Tuesday, Nov 18t – Moss Park Armoury

Complete details and tickets: Saint Andrew’s Society website


2026: Tuesday Evenings in June ~   Dancing in the Park at Edwards Gardens 
7pm to Dusk

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.












 

   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.