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Saturday, Four dates: Feb 1, 8, 22, 29 - Scottish Step Classes at Rosedale
Scottish Step (formerly known as Ladies’ Step) combines elements of
Scottish Country dance, Ballet, and Highland dance.
$10/class
Four Saturdays in February noon to 1:15 at
Rosedale Presbyterian Church, South Drive at Mt Pleasant <map>
Info: Moira Korus 647.378-5753
Saturday, Feb 8 - South Simcoe’s Valentine Workshop & Tea Dance
with LIVE MUSIC provided by Laird Brown and Don Wood!
Enjoy a full day of dance and sustenance; refreshments,
2 workshop sessions, lunch, tea dance & treats! $50
Attendance is limited to the first 50 registrants! Carpool to Alliston for this Valentine treat!
2020-Valentine-Workshop-Registration.pdf 2020-Valentine-Workshop-Briefs+video.pdf
Lower Level, Knox Church, 160 King Street South, Alliston <map>
Instructor: Maureen Richardson 905.939-2712 | Contact: SCDAlliston@gmail.com
Join us on Facebook: South-Simcoe-Scottish-Country-Dancing
Saturday, Feb 8 - Songs From A Celtic Heart
There will also be an auction, fun games, cash bar, and light refreshments.
Two shows (2 pm and 7 pm) at Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, Toronto (DVP/Lawrence)
Tickets: www.amadeuschoir.com or call 416.446-0188.
All proceeds support the artistic initiatives of the Amadeus Choir.
[A number of our dancers sing in this choir. You may also recognize the piper.]
Saturday, Feb 8 - The Great Canadian Kilt Skate
The day starts at 12:30pm with a 1-hour skate, with music and demonstrations of Scottish culture. At 1:30pm you’re on your own for about 2.5 hours — there are many pubs, and dining options within a 10-minute walk. The Marlies game starts at 4:00pm, but be back at the arena for 3:30pm to find your seat in time for face off.
During both the Kilt Skate and the Marlies game there will be opportunity to connect with Scottish Clans and Societies. The event is sponsored by the St Andrew’s Society of Toronto.
Get your kilt on and come skate with us before watching the Toronto Marlies play live.
Tickets are $10 and include the skate (12.30pm-1.30pm) and the game (4pm).
Tickets on sale ‘til Saturday, February 1st. Tickets and event info
Saturday, Feb 15 - 57th Annual Tartan Ball
This glamorous formal ball will be reconvened at The Old Mill Inn, Toronto.
The various social groups have been teaching the Ball dances and special practices
are now posted (see top of page)
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Programme, by Andrew Collins: • EH3 7AF • The Cabrach • The Highlandman's Umbrella • City Lights • Gang the Same Gate • Starlight ~Interval~ • The Edinburgh Toy Shop • Ice Crystals • Polharrow Burn • Green Grow the Rashes • The Inimitable Derek ~Interval~ • The Wild Geese • The Orchards of County Armagh • Over the Water to Charlie • The Banks of Clyde • The Reel of the Royal Scots Extras: • Flowers of Edinburgh • Sandy O'er the Lea • Miss Allie Anderson
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Downloads: 2020-Tartan-Ball-cribs+video.pdf
2020-Tartan-Ball-Dance-Instructions.pdf 2020-Tartan-Ball-diagrammes.pdf
Thursday, Feb 27 - New Millennials Classes begin
to the March Beginners’ Night dance, and SpringFling2002.
Complete info on the Millennials page.
Saturday, March 21 - March Beginners’ Night Dance
After 10 weeks of lessons at Eastminster and St Leonard’s beginner dancers taught by Keith Bark and May Divers are ready for their début. The beginners will be nervous. . . BUT they will be wearing special ribbons so experienced dancers can make a point of cheerfully and graciously asking them to dance. For many, it will be their first experience of live music and a big crowd. It will be thrilling and fun for all!
At Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Avenue <map>
7:30 - 10:30pm (starts promptly) (and out by 11:00)
Programme, by Andrew Collins: • Cabbages and Kings • Wisp Of Thistle • Loch Ness Monster Reel • St Andrew's Fair • A Man's A Man For A' That (Wilson) • Flowers Of Edinburgh ~Interval~ • Bethankit • Delvine Side • Craigleith • Laggan Bay • Minister On The Loch • Deil Amang The Tailors Extra: • Come Under My Plaidie
Downloads: 2020-March-Beginners-Dance-briefs+video.pdf
Saturday, March 28 - West End Workshop and Tea Dance
Time: 8:45am to 5:30pm
Tea Dance at 3pm, followed by tea & treats
Main venue: historic Clarke Memorial Hall in Port Credit
161 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga, L5H 1G3
Teachers: David Queen (Cheshire, Eng.), Marion Hamilton (Ottawa) and May Divers (Toronto). Teacher bios
Musicians: Don Bartlett, Blair Mackenzie, Laird Brown and Don Wood
Cost: Full day Workshop incl. lunch plus Tea Dance incl. afternoon tea is $75 | Youth (14-24): $35 | Only the Tea Dance & tea: $20
Parking available in the vicinity. Venue accessible by Go Train to Clarkson Station plus short bus ride along Lakeshore. Check with Mississauga Transit for details.
Registration info and form will be posted here when available.
Two class levels: Basic/Intermediate or Intermediate/Advanced
Download: 2020-West-End-Workshop-Tea-Dance-Briefs+video.pdf
Sunday, March 29 - Teachers’ Workshop with David Queen
Doors open 1:30 | Class Time: 2:00 - 4:00
Teacher: David Queen | Musician: Don Bartlett
Sunday, March 29 - Shiftin’ Bobbins with Moira Korus
the ability to phrase and execute all steps to a high standard and assimilate instruction quickly.
At this meeting Moira Korus from Toronto will share dances to enjoy.
2 pm to 4:00
Parish Hall
Grace Church-on-the-Hill,
300 Lonsdale Road at Russell Hill, Toronto
Info: https://shiftinbobbins.webs.com
Saturday, April 25 - AGM and April Volunteer Appreciation Dance
the Devise-A-Dance-Programme competition.
At Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Avenue <map>
Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs
NEW TIME: 7:00pm - 10:30 (and out by 11:00)
Sunday, April 26 - Shiftin’ Bobbins with Lou Emslie
the ability to phrase and execute all steps to a high standard and assimilate instruction quickly.
At this, our season closer meeting, Lou Emslie from Guelph will share dances to enjoy.
2 pm to 4:00, Parish Hall, Grace Church-on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road at Russell Hill, Toronto
Info: https://shiftinbobbins.webs.com
Friday, May 1 - Bluebell Spring Dance and Light Supper
followed by an indulgent light supper for only $10!
LIVE MUSIC provided by Laird Brown and Don Wood
Knox Church, 160 King Street South, Alliston <map>
Dancing starts at 7:30 pm! Carpool to Alliston and dance the night away!
Dance programme coming soon!
Questions?: SCDAlliston@gmail.com
Saturday, May 9 - 51st West Toronto Ball
Come Reel at our 51st Anniversary West Toronto Ball.
Held at the beautiful Sala Caboto in Villa Colombo, 40 Playfair Ave, Toronto.
Music by Scotch Mist.
Free parking.
Dance programme and additional details closer to the date.
Info: Keith Wallace
May 15-17 - Spring Fling 2020: Toronto ~ Dance Adventure for 12-35 yr-olds
typically in some exotic location worldwide (e.g., London, Bonn, Glasgow, Paris...).
In 2020, Spring Fling is spreading it’s wings — it will be in TWO exotic locations:
Toronto, and St Petersburg, Russia.
Toronto Teachers:
• Gary Coull (Scotland)
• Linda Henderson (California)
• Fiona Philip (Toronto)
Details are now well advanced. Check these websites for info and booking: • Spring Fling Toronto
Meanwhile, join the Spring Fling Toronto Facebook Group. What’s a SpringFling? see Spring Fling 2019 in Paris.
Typically, (and still under development) there is an accompanying Spring Fringe for adults, e.g. Paris Spring Fringe website
Download a printable reminder to stick on your fridge or calendar: SpringFling portrait poster.pdf
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RSCDS Toronto is an affiliate of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. HM Queen Elizabeth is our Patron.
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