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Beginners — Central Toronto (Danforth near Chester Station)
Day & Time: Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:30pm
Dates in Fall 2026 (10 weeks): Tuesdays Sept 29 – Dec 1
Dates in Winter 2027 (10 weeks): Tuesdays Jan 5 – March 16. No class on Feb 9 (Shrove Tuesday)
Location: Upper Hall, St Barnabas on the Danforth Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1P1Teacher: Tristan Gerrie began dancing as a child with Betty Thompson before joining Georgina Finlay’s youth class. He obtained Part 1 of his teaching certificate at TAC and received his full certificate in St. Andrews, Scotland in 2024.
Class Co-ordinator: TBD
Beginner dancers learn five basic steps of Scottish country dance and a variety of formations. These elements are combined in simple fun dances that incorporate steps and formations taught.
How to find the class: Walking along Hampton Ave (East side) pass the building; open playground gate and cross playground; straight ahead thru black arched door; at top of stairs enter the upper hall
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Improvers — Central Toronto (Danforth near Chester Station)
Day & Time: Tuesdays 7:00 – 9:00pm (first ½ hour will be step practice in the Upper Hall)
Dates in Fall 2026 (10 weeks): Tuesdays Sept 29 to Dec 1
Dates in Winter 2027 (10 weeks): Tuesdays Jan 5 – March 16. No class on Feb 9 (Shrove Tuesday).
Location: Reception Room, St Barnabas on the Danforth Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1P1Teacher: Erica de Gannes completed her CTI (Core Training for Instructors) certificate in 2023, and is currently working on her teaching certificate. Dancing highlights include dancing with the North American Team at the Newcastle Festival in 2024 and 2025 and with Maple Leaves team at the North American Festival in 2026.
Class Co-ordinator: TBD
The Level 2 (Intermediate) classes build on the steps and formations learned at the Basic Level, and more complex formations are introduced. Dancers become more confident in skills and abilities, and enjoy the challenge of more complex dances.
How to find the class: Walking along Hampton Ave (East side) pass the building; open playground gate and cross playground; straight ahead thru black arched door; at top of stairs enter the upper hall, turn right; walk to last door on right.
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Extension Classes (Beginners & Improvers) — Central Toronto (Danforth near Chester Station)
These classes are offered after Beginner Classes are complete
Day & Time: Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:30pm
Dates in Spring (8 weeks): Tuesday March 30 – May 18
Location: Upper Hall, St Barnabas on the Danforth Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Avenue, M4K 1P1Cost for members: 8 week session $100 or $12.50 per class;
Cost for non-members: 8 week session is $120 or $15 per class;
Teachers: Tristan Gerrie, Erica de Gannes, Gavin Keachie
Class Co-ordinator: TBD
These classes are designed as a bridge between the end of regular classes and the beginning of Dancing in the Park. The classes extend the learning experience as dancers review steps and formations previously taught and are introduced to new ones.
How to find the class: Walking along Hampton Ave (East side) pass the building; open playground gate and cross playground; straight ahead thru black arched door; at top of stairs enter the upper hall
Think about Membership. . .
Members get a discount on classes (and other events), but there are broader reasons to become a Member of RSCDS Toronto.
From a ‘big picture’ point of view, classes would not exist without membership fees to support the training of teachers (equivalent to a university course, in difficulty and expense), the testing and publication of dances, and the production of CDs for the music we dance to.
Plus, Members are part of a world-wide international organization that maintains standards and safeguards the heritage and history of Scottish Country Dancing so it can continue to thrive.
So, please, cheerfully join-up. You will receive our monthly newsletter Set & Link and twice a year you’ll get Scottish Country Dancer magazine directly from Scotland.
