May 3 + May 4 ~  Youth Centenary Weekend Welcome Dance & Workshop  

Note - tickets to these events are separate from the RSCDS Centenary Ball presented by The Great Lakes Group of Scottish Country Dance Branches.  Tickets for the Centenary Ball can be purchased here.

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1.   Friday May 3 at 7pm - 10:00  Welcome Dance with live music by Laird Brown.
   At Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Ave, Toronto <map>
   Tickets:  $20 for under 40, $25 for over 40. (purchase here)
   Download: Reminder poster: Youth-Centenary Weekend-May-2024.pdf
                    Cribs & Links: https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/44491/#cbs   
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2. Saturday May 4 at 10:15am - 12:15: Morning Workshop,
   

3. Moira Korus will teach this workshop, which is free for those under 40 (included with your ticket for the Friday evening Welcome Dance), $10 for those over 40.
   

4. Please contact info@dancescottish.ca if you would like to attend. 
   Attendance for youth and young adults will be prioritized.
   

5. Venue: Rosedale Presbyterian Church, 129 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto <map>
   

6. (N.B. Rosedale entrance is NOT on Mount Pleasant, it’s on South Drive at N end of property. Hint:  To avoid frustration, set your GPS/SatNav to 67 South Drive.)
   

7. Hospitality
   Local hospitality/accommodation and transportation to Kitchener may be available.  Contact info@dancescottish.ca for more information.
   

May 4  ~  The Great Lakes Group RSCDS Centenary Ball  

The Great Lakes Group of Scottish Country Dancers (comprising dance groups from around Ontario, Buffalo, Detroit, Montreal) is hosting its first joint project — a Great Lakes Ball, celebrating 100 years since Miss Jean Milligan and Mrs Ysobel Stewart of Fasnacloich founded the now world-wide Scottish Country Dance Society (which became ‘Royal’ when her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became patron of the Society.

This will be a great occasion that will help knit together Scottish country dancers throughout the region. We’ll have live music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs.
It will be a grand event and we look forward to seeing you on the floor.       
Tickets $130 at https://greatlakesball.wordpress.com

Download:  2024-Great-Lakes-Ball-flyer.pdf    Programme cribs here.

Bingemans Conference Centre, Kitchener, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive
(just minutes from Highway 85/Conestoga Parkway) <map>

Wednesday May 15        Glenview’s Spring Dance

Refreshments to follow the dancing.

Cost $20 members, $25 non-members at
the door.

7:30pm at Glenview Presbyterian Church,
1 Glenview Avenue <map>  

Glenview's Salute to Spring (R1 x 24) 4C (4C set)

1-4     4s followed by 3s, 2s, 1s, lead down the set

4-8     all turn with the right hand

8-12   1s followed by 2s, 3s, 4s, lead up the set

9-16    all turn with the right hand

17-24  all gallop (in an orderly fashion) to the parlour for refreshments

June 1, 2024  ~  Tea Dance Fundraiser for the 2025 West Toronto Ball

We have a wonderful place to dance. . . the charming and historic Clarke Memorial Hall in Mississauga <map>, and we’ll dance to beautiful recorded music by our favourite musicians.

Tea, and a delicious variety of finger foods and sweets will be enjoyed!

Doors Open 1:30pm, Dancing 2:00-4:00, Refreshments 4:00-6:00pm.

All proceeds will go to support a glorious West Toronto Ball in 2025.  Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door.

To order:  https://www.jotform.com/build/240147825543052

The programme: Online at https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/45499/
or download: 2024-WTB-Fundraiser-cribs+links.pdf

Sponsor-A-Dance: For only $10 please consider sponsoring a dance and dedicating it to a revered teacher, dear friend, loved one, or just because you so enjoy the dance.  Sponsors' names and dedication will be announced prior to each dance. Donations of any amount are also most gratefully accepted. https://www.jotform.com/build/240148411435044

7pm until dusk

Music by Laird Brown

Join us for open-air fun at Edwards Gardens
(Leslie & Lawrence E) <map>

More info:  Dancing In The Park page

Spread the word!
Download this simple flyer and post
it in your neighbourhood:
2024-Dancing-in-the-Park-flyer-3-up.pdf

Scholarships for Dancers & Teacher Candidates

RSCDS Toronto offers a $500 scholarship to Members in Good Standing of the Toronto Association, Details here.

Scholarships are available for ordinary dancers (i.e. not Teacher Candidates) who can apply to the Society for a scholarship for a week at St Andrews (typically, travel is not included). The chances of getting a scholarship are particularly good for young dancers, and there are many options.  Overview and links on the scholarships page.