RSCDS Toronto Dance Books Ann Campbell <<<-->>> Carole Skinner RSCDS Toronto is proud to publish these two books of fine dances. Who's Who has 16 dances by Ann Cambell. Eternal Friendship is just out and has 17 dances by Carole Skinner. Both Ann and Carole devise dances that flow beautifully, and that are rooted in the Scottish country dance community -- each dance tells a story, or remembers a person or incident. Each dance is a gem! Eternal Friendship costs $11 and is available from Carole Bell, and/or TAC Books. Who's Who in Toronto also costs $11 and is available from Jane Robinson and/or TAC Books. Thoughtfully-chosen music selections are specified for each dance in each book, and Eternal Friendship contains an original score for one of the dances, as well as a recommended recording. In Who's Who, one music choice is long out of print but by special permission of Craigellachie Band and the RSCDS Bath Scottish country dancers, teachers can request a digital track, gratis, from John Clark. Demo team! Add a flavor of Scotland to your entertainment with Toronto Scotish Country Dance demonstration dancers: • Enliven Robert Burns suppers and concerts • Celebrate St Andrew's Day with Scottish Country Dancers • We dance at concerts, festivals and multicultural events as well as in seniors' residences, schools, public halls, weddings and anniversaries. • Tartan Day in  April: an opportunity to showcase the national dances of Scotland.-- from elegant strathspeys to lively jigs and reels. • We can include ceilidh and audience participation dances. Contact Demonstration Coordinator: Deirdre MacCuish Bark for information. If you want to book a demonstration for an event, or make other inquiries, please contact Deirdre MacCuish Bark (905) 822-1707. Join the Demo Pool and perform at many interesting events and locations. Info here. Demo Pool Practice Schedule, 2012 Practices take place at Broadlands Community Centre, 19 Castlegrove Blvd. Don Mills < map > from 2:00 to 4:00 on the Sunday afternoons listed: April 15 April 29

Extension Classes are underway If you enjoyed Level 1 or 2 Classes, you'll love joining your colleagues for a 8-week series of Extension Classes at Eastminster United Church <map>. You will be taught the finer points of dance by prominent teachers of the Toronto region. Thursday evenings: 7:30pm-9:30, April 5 - May 24 ($68, incl. HST) Unregistered dancers (with previous experience) can participate in individual classes for $10. More info: Sue Ann Bryce. Complete info, click here. Good exercise - Good fun ! Classes: The Toronto Association runs classes for Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced Dancers in convenient locations East, West, & North. Also, there are classes for children and teens in various parts of the city. There are Social Groups all over; likely in your neighbourhood. Any number of journal articles and studies have shown the social and health benefits of dancing in general and Scottish Country Dancing in particular. One study has found the exercise is even good for your dental health! Anyone who does Scottish Country dancing will tell you "It's fun!". Have questions? Want answers? Download this pamphlet of Questions & Answers: "Come Dancing With Us!" or call 416-410-7078 (leave a message). Here are example videos of different forms of Scottish Country dancing: St Andrews Fair. Angela Young. who teaches in London but was recently at the Toronto Workshop, made this YouTube clip for the National Health Service (because SCD is good for you in so many ways!). Angela teaches the basics, and a favourite dance, in 6-minutes -- nae bad, eh? It's a good introduction to Scottish Country dancing. The Music & The Dance, a lovely Strathspey (slow time) devised by Ann Campbell in honour of the engagement of Lisa Mitchell and Bobby Brown. Danced in Seeley Hall, Trinity College (home of the Trinity Social Group). Midnight Oil, devised by John Drewry, is a challenging dance performed by the Trinity group at the Toronto Association's Festival Day. Also at the Festival, the TA Demo Team danced an amazing medley of favourites. Papa Stour, danced by Oakville Scottish Country Dancers. This is an ancient dance, going back at least to the Crusades, perhaps to the Vikings.

Your Membership keeps our Association strong and helps finance events such as the Monthly Dance and Dancing In The Park. You'll save money on RSCDS Toronto events, you'll get a monthly Set & Link newsletter, and you'll get the glossy Scottish Country Dancer magazine from Edinburgh. It's a good deal – and a good deal of fun! Download your 2011-2012 Membership Application Form. The form is fillable, and you can pay electronically via PayPal. For more detailed information, and form-filling instructions, visit the Membership page. Membership Director: Tom Clark (416) 225-5222. A Little Breath of Scotland any time you want it! The world's longest-running radio show is Denis Snowdon's 'A Little Breath of Scotland' which airs every Sunday 4-6pm on AM740. Denis has been a good friend to Scottish Country Dancers and now you can listen any time you want -- even if you were out dancing on Sunday afternoon! An on-going archive of Denis' programs are now available on line. For your Little Breath of Scotland, visit the AM740 website! Set & Link Archive 2005 Set & Link Archive 2006 Set & Link Archive 2007 Set & Link Archive 2008 (includes January Jr. Jig)

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