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September 24 -  Monday Beginner Classes Start at St Leonard’s (full info here)

Under the tutelage of a fully certified teacher, Level 1 (Basic/Beginner) dancers learn basic steps of Scottish country dance, and common formations.  You learn by doing simple dances. Wear soft shoes and dress to keep cool. Scottish country dance is vigorous and sometimes challenging. After 10 weeks you’ll be ready to join in the fun of the annual Family Christmas Dance. It features wonderful live music, and a crowd of experienced dancers eager to be your partner.

Thursday, Sept 6:   7:30-9:30 at Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. (Chester station)~ Teacher Colin Philip.

Monday, Sept 24:  7:30-9:30 at St Leonard’s Church Hall, 25 Wanless Ave. (Lawrence station)  ~ Teacher May Divers.


September 7-27 -  Social Group Dancing Resumes (full info here)

Fri, Sept 7:      Aurora, South Simcoe

Mon, Sept 10:   Scarborough, St Clement’s

Tue, Sept 11:   Bloorlea, Don Mills, Erin Mills (Tues), Hillcrest, Tayside Morning & Evening

Wed, Sept 12: Glenview, Humbercrest

Thu, Sept 13:   Highlands of Durham, Trinity, Allardyce (Orillia)

Fri, Sept 14:     Erin Mills (Fri), Woodglen

Sat, Sept 15:    Rosedale Youth

Mon, Sept 17:  Newtonbrook

Tue, Sept 18:  Calvin

Wed, Sept 19:  A.S.T.A., St Andrews of Brampton

Thu, Sept 20:  King Edward (Barrie)

Thu, Sept 27:  Celtic Connections (Richmond Hill)


Saturday, September 29  -  Scottish Step Classes with Alma Smith 

Scottish Step Dancing is a hybrid, falling somewhere between Scottish country dance and Highland dance, with elements of both. The genre originated in 19th century Scotland, typically taught to ladies by ballet masters, hence for generations it was called “Ladies’ Step”.  In these more inclusive times, men are welcome give it a go.  Instructor Alma Smith is an excellent and patient teacher and beginners are welcome.

noon - 1:15  at Rosedale Presbyterian Church, 129 Mount Pleasant Rd at South Drive <map>.  

$25 for session of 3 or $10/class  ~  Session 1: Sept 22, 29, & Oct 6.  Session 2:  Oct 20, 27, & Nov 3.

Please contact Moira Korus at smkorus@sympatico.ca to let her know if you will be attending.


More info and example video


September 30 / October 1 -  Membership Renewal Time

To sign up or renew Membership online, click here. The more Members confirmed by Oct 2018, the more votes Toronto has in ScotlandMembership-form.html

Don’t wait. . . Renew your Membership early and keep our association strong. Renew or sign-up here:  Membership Page.


Saturday, Oct 13 -  October Monthly Dance

Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs will play tonight to welcome us back into the rhythm and swing of the Monthly Dance season.

8pm at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. <map>

Download:  2018-Oct-13-Monthly-Dance-briefs+links.pdf

QuickLinx:  • Lady Wynd  • Ruby Rant  • Marquis of Lorne  • Chequered Court  • Bob Campbell  • Kissing Bridge  • The Fyket  • Moment of Truth  • Castle In The Air  • Light & Airy  • Jean Martin of Aberdeen  • Mairi’s Wedding  EXTRA: •  Mary Erskine


Saturday, Oct 20 -  Celtic Colours Concert

The Durham Philharmonic Choir, Robert Phillips, Director, invites you to a programme of familiar and favourite Maritime and Celtic folksongs by Canadian composers and arrangers, including Alistair McGillivray, Lydia Adams, Mark Sirett, and others. We’ll also be treated to the premiere of She Moved Through The Fair by Paul Halley.

The choir will be joined by guest soloist Emily Rocha, 2017 Young Musician Scholarship winner, and local instrumentalists.

Tickets: $35 (youth discounts at the door)

7:30pm at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, Anderson Street, Whitby <map>

Info and Tickets: 905.728-1739 or visit www.durhamphilharmonic.ca


Sunday, Oct 21 -  Sunday Afternoon Dance at Banbury

Event:    Special Sunday Class

Date:      Oct 21, 2018

Time:      2pm-4pm

Venue:    Banbury Community Centre, Banquet Hall, 120 Banbury Road, Don Mills <map>

Teacher: Sandra Scott

Theme:   Old Favourites

Target:    All welcome

Sunday, Oct 21 -  ALL DAY DANCE MARATHON ~ SIX HOURS OF DANCING!
Join teachers from Ontario and Western New York for an exciting fundraiser to benefit TAC — the Scottish Country Dance Teachers Association of Canada.

We all benefit from TAC’s Summer School for Dancers, Musicians’ Workshops, Teacher Training Courses, dance books at TACBooks, and music resources at TACSound. TAC now needs our help to recover from a recent financial setback.

Experience a variety of dancing possibilities as TAC member teachers share interesting, favourite, or unique and challenging, dances ranging from the newly-devised to the rarely-seen-but-not-forgotten.

Music by “The Best of the Bands”

At Clarke Memorial Hall, 161 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga <map>     
Doors open at 9:00am.  (NB: Clarke Hall has a great wood floor)

Dance Options: Morning 9:30am-12:30pm ~$15 Cdn    |    Afternoon 1pm-4:00 ~ $15 Cdn    |    All Day 9:30am-4pm ~ $25 Cdn

Bring your own lunch and snacks to enjoy during the break, 12:30-1pm. Water, tea, and coffee provided all day, and there’s a Tim’s kiosk next door.

We look forward to seeing you for this unique event.

DANCERS: To reserve a space on the dance floor and TAC TEACHERS:  To volunteer to share a dance. . .

Contact Marie Ziccarelli at Mrezz@roadrunner.com or 716.826-2614

Dance Marathon Committee: Marie Ziccarelli, Andrew & Mairi Collins, Ian Souter, Jean Hamilton.


Saturday, Oct 27 -  Family Ceilidh & Pizza Party

This is what happened last year. . . “Children and adults gathered for our Family Ceilidh at St Leonard’s Church. More than 50 people came out for a great afternoon! There was lots of fun and laughter as we learned new dances and made new friends. A number of the dances were Halloween themed, including a favourite Halloween dance, Tam O’Shanter. It was great to see kids as young as three out on the dance floor with their parents! The Rosedale Children’s Group impressed everyone with two beautiful demonstrations. By the end, everyone was well ready for pizza and the many desserts that people had brought. I hope the tradition of Family Ceilidhs continues!”  . . . Kaelan G.

We anticipate similar fun this year.  More info anon.

4-6pm (and then pizza) at St Leonard’s Church Hall, 25 Wanless Avenue <map>
just off Yonge Street, a 2-minute walk north of the Lawrence station.


Sunday, October 28  -  Shiftin’ Bobbins with Claire Collier 

Claire Collier of Buffalo will lead a Sunday afternoon of interesting dances for Intermediate and Advanced dancers
and practise some of the dances on the Shiftin’ Bobbins St Andrew’s Dance programme (see below, Nov 24).

2:00-4:00 pm  at Grace Church-On-The-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road  (Forest Hill Village) <map>

Downloads:  2018-Shiftin-Bobbins-St-Andrews-poster&cribs.pdf  

Info:  Shiftin’ Bobbins website


Friday, Nov 9 -  A Social Evening with Andrew Smith

All are welcome to join workshop teacher Andrew Smith for an evening of social dancing, hosted by Woodglen Social Group.

FYI, St Andrew’s Church features a spacious room with very dancer-friendly wood floor.

$6 at the door.

7:30 - 9:30 at historic St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 115 St Andrews Rd., Scarborough <map> 


Saturday, Nov 10 -  The Toronto Workshop & Afternoon Dance

Andrew Smith from Emporia, Kansas, Sara Posen from St Catharines, and David Booz from Toronto, guarantee an enjoyable time, while offering teaching points to improve our technique as Scottish country dancers.

The wonderful dance facilities and food services at Branksome Hall, in central Toronto, have received rave reviews the last 2 years. There is lots of free on-site parking. The school is accessible by public transit, only a short walk from Sherbourne station.

Live music for the classes will again be provided by four very talented musicians: Don Bartlett, Laird Brown, Fred Moyes, and Don Wood.  Scotch Mist will provide the tunes for the Afternoon Dance.

Our popular sale of donated items returns as a Dancewear Bazaar with bargains galore.

Register and pay online via PayPal (you can use VISA or MasterCard)
or download:  2018-Toronto-Workshop-brochure.pdf

Additional brochures will be available at upcoming classes and social events.

Questions? Christy Barber, Workshop Convenor  416.540-4311

Download: 2018-Nov-10-Workshop-Afternoon-Dance-briefs+links.pdf

QuickLinx:  Machine Without Horses  • Save The Children  • Rosnor Abbey  • City of Belfast  • Jubilee Jig  • Catch The Wind  • Lady Home’s Jig  • Balgeddie Reel  • Balquidder Strathspey  • Happy Meeting  • Betty Grant’s Strathspey  • Australian Ladies   EXTRA: • Auld Gray Cat


Sunday, Nov 11 -  Teachers’ Workshop with Andrew Smith

Teachers and Teacher Candidates are welcome to join this Sunday afternoon workshop with teacher Andrew Smith,
who will share his insights and experiences as a teacher of Scottish country dance.

There will also be a sale of dance books (some of them rare) from the Grant family archive, proceeds
benefitting TAC (Teacher’s Association Canada) to help them recover from a recent financial setback.
Cash only, please.

At Westway United Church, 8 Templar Drive, Etobicoke <map> 

More info: Vicky Zeltins, TATA Rep  (TATA is Toronto Area Teachers’ Association)


Thursday, Nov 15 -  Level 3 (Advanced) Classes with Moira Korus

This 5-week series of classes build on the skill base of the dancers. Formations and dances of more complexity are introduced to challenge the more experienced dancer.

Teacher: Moira Korus learned Scottish country dance as a child in Edinburgh, and attained her full certificate in 2006. Moira teaches the Rosedale Children’s Group and the Glenview social group. She also instituted, and taught, the DAA (Dancing Achievement Award) programme in Toronto. Moira is popular on the SCD workshop circuit.   

Eastminster Church <map> is at 310 Danforth Ave. one block west of Chester station.
Enter by the new side and go downstairs to Hurndale Room.

Contact Catherine MacLean 416.996-1136   Class Rep: Anne Bishop  647.234-4631


Saturday, November 24  -  St Andrew’s Charity Ball 

Our friends at the St Andrew’s Society of Toronto and the 48th Highlanders host this exuberant celebration
of Scots dance and culture at the Royal York Hotel. It’s been a Toronto tradition for generations.

You’ll have a typical Scottish meal, and enjoy dancing to the Pipes & Drums of the 48th Highlanders.

The dances are ceilidh favourites such as the Eightsome Reel, and there are free lessons at Moss Park Armoury.

NB:  RSCDS Toronto Members get a discount.

Info and tickets:  www.standrews-society.ca

Free Ball Practice Sessions, 8-10pm at Moss Park Armoury, 130 Queen Street East <map>:

  1. • Oct 13  • Oct 16   • Oct 20 

  2. • An Extra Practice Session will be held Saturday Nov 17, 2:00-4:00pm (location to be determined)


Saturday, November 24  -  Shiftin’ Bobbins’ St Andrew’s Celebration Dance 

Shiftin' Bobbins’ 5th Annual St Andrew's Night Celebration Dance and "bring and share buffet"
with live music by "Scotch Mist".

MCs: Barbara Taylor, Moira Korus, Arlene Koteff, Donalda McDonald, Maureen Richardson, Alicia Manson, and Claire Collier

8.00 pm to Midnight, at Grace Church-On-The-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road  (Forest Hill Village) <map>

As space is limited all tickets must be reserved and paid in advance. There will be no tickets at the door.

Early bird $20 each until November 1st,  $25 thereafter.

Programme and Reservations: https://shiftinbobbins.webs.com/reserve-a-ticket

or by email to shiftinbobbins@gmail.com

Downloads:  St-Andrews-celebration-Nov-24-2018.pdf  


Saturday, Dec 1 -  Family Christmas December Monthly Dance

The most fun night of the year. Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs.

Download:  2018-Dec-1-Family-Xmas-dance+video-links.pdf

QuickLinx:  • Ferry Louper  • Green Dragon  • Birks of Invermay  • Maids of Currie  • Mathilde is a Delight  • White Cockade  • Tattie Bogle  • Domino Five  • Aging Gracefully  • Miss Hadden’s Reel  • Fair Donald  • Reel of the 51st    EXTRA: •  Flying Scotsman


Tuesday, Dec 11 -  Calvin Christmas Dance

Calvin SCD Group invites all dancers to join our Christmas party.

We’ll have wonderful live music from Don Bartlett on piano.

Your $10 entry fee includes light refreshments at the interval.

7:30pm at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Avenue (one block north of St. Clair, west off Yonge) <map>

Contacts:  Nancy Stokes 416.425-2195   or   Mary Baldwin 416.485-8280


Saturday, Jan 5 -  January Monthly Dance

Music by Scotch Mist.

Download:  2019-Jan-5-Monthly-Dance-cribs+video-links.pdf

QuickLinx:  New Year Jig  • Lea Rig  • Fife Hunt  • Remparts de Séville  • Paisley Weavers  • Scotia Sea  • Twa Rogueish E’en  • Glasgow Highlanders  • Royal Deeside Railway  • Lincoln Imp  • Sandy’s Scotch Broth  • Orpington Caledonians  EXTRA:  Joie de Vivre


Friday, Feb 1 -  Highlands of Durham Burns Celebration

(evening) - This will be held at the Port Perry Legion.

Tickets will be $65 pp. 

Info:  Alan Graham


Saturday, Feb 16 -  56th Annual Tartan Ball

Music by Scotch Mist. And this year we have a wonderful new home:  The Old Mill. More info on Tartan Ball Page

Downloads:  2019-Tartan-Ball-briefs+video-links.pdf

QuickLinx:   • Ferry Louper • Birks of Invermay  • White Cockade  • Glasgow Highlanders  • Remparts de Séville  • Australian Ladies  • Happy Meeting  • Balgeddie Reel  • Bob Campbell  • Chequered Court  • Ruby Rant  • Light & Airy  • City of Belfast  • Scotia Sea  • Lea Rig  • Reel of the 51st  •  EXTRAS:  • Jubilee Jig  • Jean Martin of Aberdeen  • Mairi’s Wedding 


Saturday, March 9 -  March Monthly Dance:  Beginners’ Night

Music by Scotch Mist.


Download:  2019-March-Beginners-Night-briefs+video-links.pdf

QuickLinx:  • Provost Wynd  • Luckenbooth Brooch  • Gramachie  • Corryvreckan  • Lochiel’s Rant  • The Barmkin  • Edinburgh Toy Shop  • Swansea Strathspey  • Sailing On Shawnigan Lake  • Haste To The Wedding  • Karin’s Strathspey  • Duke of Perth  •  EXTRA: • Granville Market


Sunday, April 7 -  Tartan Day in Port Perry

(daytime) - Parade, followed by Kirkin' O' The Tartan, followed by a party at the Port Perry Legion.

Tickets will be $20 pp for the party. (Parade & Kirkin' free.) 

Info:  Alan Graham


Saturday, April 13 -  April Monthly Dance:  Volunteer Appreciation Night

Music by Scotch Mist.

QuickLinx:  (to come)


Saturday, April 27 -  AGM & Dance

Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs.

Downloads:  2019-AGM-Apr-27-briefs+video-links.pdf

QuickLinx:  • It’s All Right  • Pair of Jeans  • Miss Catherine Allan  • Tarry A While  • Bridge of Nairn  • Whigmaleeries  • Retiring Chairman  • Westminster Reel  • My Only Jo and Dearie O  • Lass of Richmond Hill   EXTRAS:  • Tribute to The Borders  • Anderson’s Rant  • Lady Glasgow


Saturday, May 11 -  West Toronto Ball

Save the date. At Sala Caboto. Music by Scotch Mist

Additional info and dance programme closer to the date.


Sunday, June 9 -  White Heather Ball

(Due to a foul up by Sikorski Hall, our usual Saturday is not available.) 

Dancing will be from 2 - 5 pm, followed by our usual dinner.

Ticket prices are $75 pp for dancing & dinner, $40 pp for dancing only and $40 pp for non-dancers (dinner only). 

Info:  Alan Graham