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Scarborough
Invitation: Well-Informed Social Dancing – you’ll learn dances, and the history of the dances. Both beginners and experience dancers are most welcome.
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Season 2026: Sept 14 – Dec 7; 2027 – TBA
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Woodbine Heights Br. 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave, East York
Teacher: Nigel Keenan 416.762-3060
Contact: Lourdes Genosa 416.762-3060
About the group: You’ll find us at the Woodbine Legion, on the second level, which features a comfortable wooden floor and washroom facilities. Join us for a very social evening, where we never forget. . . every dance starts and ends with a ‘bow and curtsy’.
How to get there: Enter carpark off Dunkirk Ave, immediately North of the Legion. When you see the mural of Spitfires and ships, get ready to turn.Message for the upcoming class
Dear Scarborough SCDers,
The next two classes will cover the RSCDS Toronto October Monthly Dance. Ye can find the programme with links Here
Remember, the Legion is closed Thanksgiving Monday 12th October. For THREE weeks after that, Lourdes & I shall be awa’… but “Never Fear as Blair is Here”. The wonderful Blair Gerrie will “put you through your paces”.
HISCD
Nigel & Lourdes
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Bloorlea
Invitation: For all levels of dancers. Cost: $5 per class.
Time: 10:00am – noon
Season 2026/27: September 15 to December 15 and January 12 to May 18
Time: 10 am – noonLocation: Alderwood Centre, 2 Orianna Drive, Etobicoke, ON M8W 4Y1 (west of Brown’s Line and Horner Ave)
Teacher & Contact: Arlene Koteff 416.272-7217
About the group: Join us at 9:30 am for extra formation practice. We welcome all to the bright and spacious Meeting Room (first room on the left) at the Alderwood Centre. Please bring your own water. Hand sanitizer will be provided for use between dances. Masks are optional.
How to get there: Just west of Brown’s Line off Horner Avenue. Plenty of free parking in the lot or on the street. -
Clairside (the group formerly known as Tayside Morning)
Invitation: We invite any interested dancers (beginners welcome) to join us on Tuesday mornings
Time: 10:30am – noon
Season 2026/27: September 15 – December 8, 2026; January 5 – May 18, 2027
Location: Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church, 3236 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON M1L 1V
Teacher: Blair Gerrie 416.651-8933
Contact: Sandra Charlesworth 416.901-7723
About the group: The Tayside Morning Group has been welcomed to a different church in the same neighbourhood, and we changed our name to avoid confusion with Tayside Evening Group, which also has a new location (see below). Clairside is branding itself as a low impact class. If the spring has sprung from your steps, and you don’t like driving at night (especially in the winter), then perhaps Clairside is the class for you!
How to get there: if you are driving – just east of Pharmacy Ave., lots of free parking behind the church, off Eastdale Crescent. If you take TTC, Clairlea Park Church is on a bus route, and two blocks from Warden Subway. -
Tayside
Invitation: All dancers are invited to join the class (beginners included), to enjoy Blair Gerrie’s skillful
instruction and interesting dances. Masks are optional.Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Season 2026/27: September 15 – December 8, 2026; January 5 – May 18, 2027
Location: First Hungarian Presbyterian Church, 95 Jonesville Crescent
Teacher: Blair Gerrie 416.651-8933
Contact: Barbara Grisdale 416.759-4275
About the group: Tayside meets in the First Hungarian Presbyterian Church in a beautiful, newly-renovated space. No more dancing in a basement, on a tile-on-concrete floor!
Photos of Tayside’s 40th Anniversary celebrations are available here
How to get there: Located near O’Connor/Eglinton Ave East. First Hungarian has a large parking lot. -
Don Mills
Invitation: Join us on the dance floor for an easy and pleasant social evening (with appropriate protocols). Beginners and Visitors are welcome. Cost is $5 per class.
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Season 2026/27: September 8, 2026 to May 25, 2027
Location: Banbury Community Centre, 120 Banbury Road, (S. off York Mills W. of Leslie)
Teacher: Sandra Scott 416.447-0157
Contact: Anne Anderson 416.449-1898
About the group: We dance Tuesday evenings in a very nice space, with a good wood floor. We have a jovial, life-long dancer for our teacher: Sandra Scott.
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Erin Mills
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm Tuesday Evening. All levels welcome, join us any week. $10 per week
Fall/Winter 2026: Dancing every Tuesday Sep 15 to Dec 15
Location: Cooksville United Church, 2500 Mimosa Row
Teacher: Keith Bark 905.822-1707
Contact: Deirdre MacCuish Bark 905.822-1707
Website: scdmississauga.ca
About the group: This is a beginner-friendly class. All levels of skill and experience are welcome.
We teach steps and formations early in the evening.
How to get there: off Hurontario and S of Dundas — Go west on Floradale, TR onto Mimosa Row. -
Orillia (non affiliated with RSCDS Toronto)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Season 2025: Jan 07 to July 15 (and we participate in the Orillia Scottish Festival: Saturday Jul 19)
Location: Senior Centre (TIE Club), 56 West St. N. (corner of Coldwater Road and West Street)
Cost: $3 per class
Contact: Barbara Chapman
About the group: Note, at the end of our season we demo at Orillia Scottish Festival which is July 19th 2025!
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Peterborough (non affiliated with RSCDS Toronto)
Season 2025/26
Weekly classes: Tuesday nights, 6:45 – 9:30pm
Social dances with live music by Blair Mackenzie & Helen Batten: Friday nights
Nov 21; Dec 19 & dinner; Jan 23 & Burns Supper; Feb 20; Mar 20; Apr 17
Annual Stoney Lake weekend: May 22-24, 2026
Location: St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 99 Brock St, Peterborough
Contact: Kathy Armstrong
Website: www.pscds.ca (see website for events and classes)
About the group: Social dances are held Friday evenings at 7pm, usually on the third Friday of the month with music by Blair Mackenzie & Helen Batten.
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Glenview
Invitation: The Glenview group welcomes those taking beginner classes and offers an early session (7-7:30 pm), to review steps and formations that are less familiar and are coming up in the class that evening. This early session is aimed at newer dancers and those who would like a refresher.
Time: 7:00 – 9:15 pm
Season 2026: Starts on Sept 16th. See other dates below.
Location: Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue
Teacher: Moira Korus 647.378-5753 • Contact: Valerie Fisher 416.497-4186
Website: www.glenviewscdg.org
About the group: Moira Korus, assisted by Halyna Sydorenko and Erica de Gannes, leads social dancing for those with some previous experience.
Dates:- Start of the season: September 16th
- Christmas Party: December 16th
- Hogmanay (New Year Party): Thursday, December 31st
- Winter re-start: January 6th, 2027
- Final night and party: May 19th, 2027
How to get there: West of Yonge; 3 blocks S of Lawrence; off Duplex or Glengrove
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Humbercrest
Invitation: Beginner friendly; all levels welcome anytime!
Time: 7:15 – 9:00pm for in-person dancing
Fall/Winter 2026: Dancing each Wednesday from Sep 16 to Dec
Location: Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Road (Jane & Annette)
Teacher: Deirdre MacCuish Bark 905.822-1707
Contact: Barbara Kalmuk 416.766-3879
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King Edward Scottish Country Dancers – Barrie (non affiliated with RSCDS Toronto)
Invitation: We welcome beginners and continuing dancers. No partner is necessary.
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Season 2026/27: Starts on Wednesday, September 16th
Location: Unity Christian High School, 25 Burton Avenue, Barrie L4N 2R3
Cost: $6 per night, and first night is free for new dancers
Teacher: Bill Scott 705.737-2493
Contact: Susan Scott 705.737-2493
About the group: We dance on a really good wood floor. Masks are optional.
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Cobourg Scottish Country Dancers (non affiliated with RSCDS Toronto)
Teens, adults and young adults, get set! Join us in a welcoming atmosphere: no fancy shoes, no kilt, no partner needed! Rubberized floor in location very near the Burnham exit off the 401.
Beginners: Thursday evenings (Oct. 8, 2026 start)
Experienced: Wednesday evenings (Oct. 7, 2026 start)
Time: 7:00 sharp – 9:00pm
Location: Terry Fox Public School, 1065 Riddell Ave, Cobourg, ON K9A 5N4
Entrance and ample parking from White St., on North side of school
Cost: $7 drop-in fee
Teacher/Contact: Diane Coulombe (cobourgscd@gmail.com)
Extra info: Bring your own water; hand sanitizer provided.
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Oakville Afternoon Class (non affiliated with RSCDS Toronto)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Fall 2026: October 8th to December 3rd
Location: The Talent Room, Unit 12, 1100 Invicta Drive, Oakville, L6H 2K9 (North of QEW, East of Trafalgar Road)
Cost: $10 per class
Teacher/Contact: Alma Smith 905.845-0649 (almajoansmith@gmail.com)
About the group: The group is a mix of enthusiastic dancers of different levels and abilities. Beginners who are familiar with the basic steps and figures are welcome.
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Wasaga Beach (non affiliated with RSCDS Toronto)
Invitation: All are welcome!
Time: 10:00am – noon
Season 2026: No dancing December 24 – December 31, 2026. We continue to dance through the summer.
Location: Prime Time Club, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach (same complex as the YMCA and Recplex)
Contact: Sharon Wood 705.429-4691 (woodrs79@rogers.com)
About: Bring your lunch and join us after class. Coffee and tea are provided.
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Spadina Reels Scottish Country Dancers
Invitation: Join our Young Adults (under 40) Scottish country dance class! Beginners and new dancers welcomed!
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Fall 2026: September 10 – December 17 (no class October 9)
Location: St Thomas’s Anglican Church, 383 Huron Street (near Spadina & Bloor)
Cost: $10 per class
Contact: Tristan Gerrie 647.234-4714
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Trinity
Invitation: Teresa Lockhart is a very experienced teacher, and we enjoy her skill and enthusiasm!
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Fall 2026: September 17 to Christmas
Winter 2027: Dancing resumes January 10Save the date: Saturday, November 21st 2026, the Trinity group will host “The Trinity Assembly” in Seeley Hall
Location: Rosedale Presby. Church, 129 Mount Pleasant Rd. (Hint: set SatNav to 67 South Drive)
Teacher: Teresa Lockhart
Contact: Catherine Whitfield 416.960-1687
About the group: Welcome to Trinity’s 54th season of Scottish country dancing. Regular weekly classes are at Rosedale Presbyterian Church.
Masks are optional, and dancers may bring their own refreshments for the break.
The annual Membership Fee is $20. The evening class remains at $10 for members and $12 for guests.
▶︎ Improvers’ Session: 7:15 – 7:30 — Teresa offers technique improvements and examines tricky formations that will figure in the evening’s programme.
How to get there: Street parking is available, and the church is a pleasant 10-min walk from Sherbourne station (walk north on Sherbourne to South Drive, and turn left). -
Aurora
Invitation: Please bring your own water, snacks and sanitizer. Masks are optional.
Time: 10:30am – 12:15pm
Fall 2026: September 11 to December 11; Spring 2027: January 8 to May 14 (no dancing on March 26, Good Friday)
Location: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall, 32 Mosley Street, Aurora
Teacher: Halyna Sydorenko
Contact: Stella & Andrew Henderson
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Beyond Third
Invitation: Beyond Third will be a dance home for you if you are experienced, appreciate technique,
are comfortable with advanced-level figures, and have a good sense of phrasingDays: Occasional Fridays, mostly biweekly
Time: 7:00 – 9:30pm
Fall 2026: Sep 18; Oct 2, 16, 30; Nov 13, 27; Dec 11, 18
Location: Jörgen Dance, at George Brown College, Casa Loma campus
Teachers: Gavin Keachie, Moira Korus
Contact: Leo Roytman
Website: beyondthird.com
About the group: Beyond Third aims to attract dancers who aspire to high accomplishment in dance — i.e. advanced-level dancers who wish to further develop dancing skills.
Beginning of a class (7 pm to 8:15 pm) is dedicated to dancing at a level which requires the use of full stamina to achieve the highest level of technique (high impact dancing). This part of the class is optional. Dancers who do not dance at this level are welcome to the dance studio at 8 pm to warm up and be ready to join after 8:15 pm.
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Woodglen
Invitation: We invite any interested dancers (beginners welcome) to join us on Friday nights
As the summer continues to wind down it is time to think about returning to the dance floor. So we will start at Woodglen on September 11th for another year of fun and enjoyment. We are looking forward to seeing you all and hearing about your summer adventures!Time: 7:45 – 9:45pm
Fall 2026: Every Friday, September 11 – Dec
Location: Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, Kingston Rd. at Wood Glen, Scarborough (Halfway between Victoria Park & Warden)
Teacher: Deirdre MacCuish Bark 905.822-1707
Contact: John Clark 416.605-5483
Cost: $10/class (session rate available). Cheques are payable to Sue Ann Bryce.
About the group: Each week the dances for the class will be added to the following Strathspey Server dance list: https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/46272/
We ask that you please advise me if you are unable to attend.
Hello, fellow dancers,
I asked our customary dancer who would be available to dance Friday Oct 9 before Thanksgiving. The response was a little sparse, so we cancelled the class for that night. It is understandable as preparations must be made for your family celebrations.
We will have one more class after that before Deirdre and Keith leave on their trip. I am planning some interesting dances for the time they are away.
See you in two weeks.
John Clark
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Rosedale Youth
Invitation: New students, boys or girls, are always welcome. Come and enjoy social dancing, festivals, parties, special events and gala days!
Time: classes for different ages and levels 9:30 – 11:45 am
Season 2026/2027: Classes start on September 19
Location: Rosedale Presbyterian Church, 129 Mount Pleasant Rd at South Drive
Teacher/Contact: Moira Korus 647.378-5753
Family Class (9:30 – 10:05 am)
Rosedale’s family dance class is suitable for children of all ages (starting at 3-1/2 yrs) with their parents, grandparents, siblings.Young Improvers and Intermediates Class (10:15am – 11:15)
Young improvers are older children in the Family Class who are beginning to learn steps and formations. They are joined by volunteer tweens & teens.
Senior Class (10:15 – 11:45 am)
Teens join the Intermediate Class and learn to dance with confidence and poise. Strong friendships are formed and leadership skills develop. Importantly, self-confidence flourishes. Teens are quick to pick up dances and thrive on challenge. That’s what they get in the last part of the class They learn just-for-fun dances, and they also concentrate on intricate, elaborate dances.
Dancers at Rosedale all become members of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (at no extra charge). Accomplished dancers can attend formal events such as the West Toronto Ball, Christmas Dance, and Youth Dance. Scholarships are available for older teens to travel to Scotland to attend Summer School in St Andrews.
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The White Cockade: Social & Dance Club – Hamilton (affiliated with RSCDS)
Invitation: Our monthly dance programs are designed to appeal to all levels of dancers. We hope to see you on the dance floor soon!
Program for the upcoming 70th Anniversary dance (October 17, 2026): Click here
Live music by Don Bartlett and the Scottish Heirs
Location for the Anniversary Dance: St. John United Church, 195 East 38th Street, Hamilton, Ontario
Cost for the Anniversary Dance: $25
Contact for the Anniversary Dance: Lynn McLellan (lynnmclellan@live.ca)
Date & Time: Monthly dances are held September to April on the 3rd Saturday of the month
▪ September to December – 7:30 pm
Location: Delta United Church, 47 Ottawa St. S., Hamilton (Enter from Maple Ave, between Ottawa & London)
Membership: $20 per year and entitles the holder to $5 off the cost of the monthly dances.)
Contact: Elaine Lawrence, Secretary
About the group: We are a Scottish Country Dancing Social Group formed in September 1956 and affiliated with RSCDS Scotland. Monthly dances are held September to April on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Download our membership form.
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Shiftin’ Bobbins (A Toronto group directly affiliated with RSCDS Scotland (not-RSCDS Toronto)
Invitation:
Season 2026/2027: Established in 2010 , the group offers intermediate & advanced level Scottish Country Dancing for those who feel comfortable with their footwork, phrasing, prior knowledge of RSCDS formations and the ability to assimilate instruction quickly.
Meeting once monthly on a Sunday afternoon in central Toronto with a different certificated MC for each session the group attracts dancers from across Southern Ontario and Western New York State. The annual May Ball and St.Andrew’s Dances are legendary.
Location: Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road at Russell Hill Road, Toronto (parish hall)
Contact: shiftinbobbins@gmail.com
Program dates and additional information are posted on the web site: sbsg-toronto.my.canva.site
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