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Friday, March 22 - Social Dance Evening with Ellie Briscoe
Dancing begins 7:30 until 9:30.
Mississauga Seniors’ Centre, Olga Tyne Auditorium, 1389 Cawthra Rd. <map>
(East side, at Arbor Crt., 2 lights south of QEW).
Info: Jean Hamilton 905.566-9599
Saturday, March 23 - West End Workshop & Tea Dance
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• ELLIE BRISCOE from Alexandria, Virginia
• CATHERINE REID from Dundas, Ont.
• ARLENE KOTEFF from Toronto
Musicians: Don Bartlett, and Laird Brown with Don Wood.
$75 Full day workshop, lunch, tea dance and afternoon tea;
$35 Youth (14-25); $20 tea dance only including afternoon tea.
Registration starts at 8:30am; Tea Dance at 2:30pm
Turner Fenton School Secondary School, 7935 Kennedy Road, Brampton <map>
Note: The Tea Dance includes after-dance tea and treats.
Download: 2019-West-End Workshop.pdf (includes registration and Tea Dance programme)
Sunday, March 24 - Teachers’ Workshop
partially certificated teachers, and (with permission*) those considering the teacher certification process.
Don Bartlett will play for the class.
*Contact: Barbara Taylor 905.271-1598 $15 at the door (doors open at 1:30pm).
2-5pm at Clarke Memorial Hall, 161 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga <map>
Wednesday, March 27 - A Big Sing
for anyone who loves singing.
Featured are songs from Scotland and across the globe which deal with the big issues of the day
and with aspects of the life of Christ which are seldom celebrated.
7pm at Willowdale Emmanuel United Church, 349 Kenneth Avenue <map>.
Info: 416.222-5417 or office@cummeravenueuc.ca
Thursday, March 28 - Intro to Social Dancing Scottish Style for Millennials
Special classes for millennials begin. More info here.
Saturday, March 30 - Blair Spring Dance
We’ll dance to the best of the bands, and enjoy light refreshments.
At Historic St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 137 Queen Street South, Kitchener N2G 1W2 <map>.
Info: Kathryn Lecocqu
Downloads:
2019-BLAIR-SPRING-DANCE-FLYER.pdf 2019-blair-spring-dance-cribs.pdf 2019-blair-spring-dance-diagrams.pdf
Blair website: www.blairscottishcountrydancers.ca
Sunday, March 31 - Shiftin’ Bobbins with Moira Korus
At this meeting Moira Korus will share interesting dances.
2 pm to 4:00
Parish Hall
Grace Church on the Hill,
300 Russell Hill Road at Lonsdale
Toronto. ($5 for non-members)
Info: https://shiftinbobbins.webs.com
Saturday, April 6 - Hamilton’s 65th Annual John Middleton Ball: Blue Sapphire edition
Our annual ball is now named after one of our best-loved branch teachers, John Middleton.
This year, we have an additional title for this occasion: THE BLUE SAPPHIRE BALL.
Please join us. We shall have inspiring music by Scotch Mist
and we’ll dance in the atmospheric splendour of The Scottish Rite, 4 Queen Street South, Hamilton <map>
Sunday, April 7 - Tartan Day in Port Perry
Tickets will be $20 pp for the party. (Parade & Kirkin' free)
Info: Alan Graham
Saturday, April 13 - April Monthly Dance: Volunteer Appreciation Night
These two dances briefed only: Silver Tassie and Mairi’s Wedding
Downloads: 2019-Apr-13-briefs+video-links.pdf | 2019-Apr-13-Dance-Instructions.pdf
QuickLinx: • Machine Without Horses • Silver Tassie • Society Piper • Follow Me Home • Anna Holden’s Strathspey • Toronto Volunteers ~Interval~ Tribute To The Borders • The Bonnie Tree • St Andrews of Brampton • Cranberry Tart • Neidpath Castle • Mairi’s Wedding • ~Extras~ • Wild Geese • Maxwell’s Rant • Miss Milligan’s Strathspey
Sunday, April 14 - Shiftin’ Bobbins with Lou Emslie
the ability to phrase and execute all steps to a high standard and assimilate instruction quickly.
At this meeting Lou Emslie from Guelph will share dances to enjoy.
2 pm to 4:00
Parish Hall
Grace Church on the Hill,
300 Russell Hill Road at Lonsdale
Toronto. ($5 for non-members)
Info: https://shiftinbobbins.webs.com
Saturday, April 27 - AGM & Dance
Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs.
Here’s a link to documents you should review prior to the AGM: Members_Home_page
These two dances briefed only: Tarry A While and My Only Jo and Dearie O
Downloads: 2019-AGM-Apr-27-briefs+video-links.pdf 2019-Apr-27-Dance-Instructions.pdf
QuickLinx: • It’s All Right • Pair of Jeans • Miss Catherine Allan • Tarry A While • Bridge of Nairn • Whigmaleeries • The Retiring Chairman • Westminster Reel • My Only Jo and Dearie O • Lass of Richmond Hill EXTRAS: • Tribute to The Borders • Anderson’s Rant • Lady Glasgow
Friday, May 3 - Bees on the Bluebells' Spring Dance
Music provided by Laird Brown and Don Wood
$10 at the door Refreshments following the dance
7:30pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, 160 King St. South, Alliston <map>
Programme to follow.
Info: Maureen Richardson
Saturday, May 4 - 15th Annual Youth Ball
• Reception at 5 • dinner 5:30 • dancing 6:45-9:30
This year at Willowdale United Church, 349 Kenneth Avenue, Toronto M2N 4V9 <map>
Tickets, including dinner, $30 available soon. Info: Maureen Richardson
More details anon.
QuickLinx: • Borrowdale Exchange (a mixer in circles of 3 couples) • Joie de Vivre • The Piper & The Penguin • Slytherin House• Shetland Shepherdess • Madame Pipeau (medley) • Trip To Timber Ridge ~INTERVAL~ • The Flying Scotsman • The Kissing Bridge • Miss Gibson’s Strathspey • Loki’s Dance
• Mathilde Is A Delight • Reel of the 51st Division
~EXTRAS~ • St Andrew’s Fair • The Lass of Richmond Hill
Saturday, May 11 - West Toronto Ball
Join us for the 50th Annual “Beginners’ Ball”. The dances are do-able, the food is great, the room is beautiful, the atmosphere is electric. What more could a dancer ask for?
Downloads:
2019-West-Toronto-Ball-Briefs.pdf | 2019-West-Toronto-Ball-Tickets.pdf
QuickLinx: • EH3 7AF • Fair Donald • The Piper & The Penguin • The Silver Tassie
• The Laird of Milton’s Daughter • Flowers of Edinburgh • Catch The Wind • Jean Martin of Aberdeen • Jubilee Jig • Swansea Strathspey • Australian Ladies • Luckenbooth Brooch • Neidpath Castle • Maxwell's Rant • Postie's Jig • Reel Of The Royal Scots
Tuesday, May 14 - Calvin’s Spring Dance
with the wonderful music of Don Bartlett on piano.
Your $10 entry fee includes light refreshments at the interval.
Contact Nancy Stokes 416.425-2195 or Mary Baldwin 416.485-8280
Tickets $10 at the door. Dancing starts at 7:30.
Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Avenue (Yonge and St. Clair)
Wednesday, May 15 - Glenview’s Spring Dance
Come join the Glenview dancers for a celebration of spring. Dance to the live music of Fred Moyes.
Everyone welcome.
Tickets $15 at the door. Dancing starts at 7:30. Refreshments following dancing.
Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Ave. Info: glenviewscdg.org
Wednesday, May 22 - St Andrew’s of Brampton Spring Dance
Come and dance on a great wooden floor!
Programme will be posted here.
Cost is $8 at the door. Refreshments follow dancing.
7:30pm at St. Andrew’s Church, 44 Church St E., Brampton <map>
Info: Ann Campbell
Tuesday evenings in June (4, 11, 18, 25) - Dancing In The Park
Come and join the fun at Edwards Gardens! Every Tuesday evening in June, weather permitting.
Each evening features at least two audience participation dances. Give it a go, or just enjoy the music, and spectacle.
See you in June, Tuesday evenings 7pm - dusk
The Programme: ~ To come, but meanwhile, here’s:
2019-Dancing-in-the-Park-Week-1-instructions.pdf 2019-Dancing-in-the-Park-Week-2-instructions.pdf
2019-Dancing-in-the-Park-Week-3-instructions.pdf 2019-Dancing-in-the-Park-Week-4-instructions.pdf
Saturday, May 25 - Oakville Spring Dance
Music and dancing to Don Bartlett and Jim Darge.
Doors open at 7pm; dancing at 7:30.
Tickets are $15, plus a contribution of finger food for intermission.
Available from Alicia Manson and Wendy Stirrat 905.338-0711
At the Bronte Legion, Jones Street, Oakville
Download: 2019-Oakville-Spring-Dance.pdf
Sunday, June 9 - White Heather Ball
Ticket prices are $75 pp for dancing & dinner, $40 pp for dancing only and $40 pp for non-dancers (dinner only).
Info: Alan Graham
Saturday, July 20 - 42nd Annual Orillia Scottish Festival
We’ll dance three short, simple dances. A free CD of the music will be available for your group to practice.
Parade at noon. Opening Ceremonies at 1:30pm.
Your group is invited to perform selected demos, and audience participation dances in the lake-side Pavilion. (2-4pm)
The Scottish Festival Committee hosts a ceilidh at the local Legion Branch 34, Friday July 20th from 6-12pm. For tickets call 705-487-5868.
On Sunday the 22nd there is a wee afternoon party bash at the Royal Canadian Legion with live entertainment – FREE!
Info: Will Kinghorn
September 20 & 21 - The Keppies are Coming!
Renowned Nova Scotians, Maggie & Duncan Keppie are visiting the Toronto area,
a sort of Haliburton reunion, CD launch, and Last Chance Tour.
It has been 10 years since the fun workshops with Duncan and Maggie at the Haliburton School of the Arts. So, it seems time to re-visit the delightful challenge of various Keppie formation and dance ideas. This ceilidh is designed for dancers (intermediate and advanced) AND those who would like attend but not dance.
Details and ticket info: 2019-KEPPIE-CEILIDH.pdf
A glimpse at the new CD: Celtic-Airs-CD-poster.pdf
Events to be held at Clarke Memorial Hall, 161 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga <map>
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