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Scottish Country Dance Classes - Winter / Spring 2012

[Info updated 29 Jan 2012] [Click HERE for a tabular view of classes info]

Learn new skills, meet interesting people, exercise, and have a lot of fun as you learn to dance Scottish-style.

Branch Classes are not the only way to learn Scottish Country Dancing, but they are the best way. Your teachers are fully accredited by the Royal Scottish Dance Society and class venues are in different areas of the city, and on different days, to maximize convenience.

Won't you join the dance? You'll have more fun than you thought possible!
If you are not convinced by your first class -- don't pay.

All classes run for 10 Weeks, 7:30pm - 9:30; and all classes cost $85 (HST incl.)
For further information, contact Sue Ann Bryce 416-266-5423.

Children's classes -- Children and teens are trained less formally at several locations. Details here.
As you begin second term. . .

After your first term of classes, to qualify for the second term, you are expected to become a member of RSCDS Toronto (info here). There are multiple reasons for this.

Basically, classes are subsidized by membership fees. Expenses include:

  • rental of facilities
  • token compensation to teachers
  • insurance costs

From a 'big picture' point of view, classes would not exist without membership fees to support the training of teachers (equivalent to a university course, in both difficulty and expense), the testing and publication of dances, and the production of CDs for the music we dance to. Plus, we are part of a world-wide international organization that maintains standards and safe-guards the heritage and history of Scottish Country Dancing so it can continue to thrive.

North Toronto : Level 1 (Beginner) Class at St. Leonard's [MAP] -- Weekly: Jan 9 - Mar 19*

Mondays for 10 weeks: 7:30 - 9:30pm - Jean Noble (dance legend and Scroll of Honour winner) teaches beginners Scottish Country Dance in the St. Leonard's Church Hall. It's a big room with a good, sprung wooden floor. St. Leonard's Anglican is at 25 Wanless Avenue [MAP], just off Yonge Street, a 2-minute walk North of the Lawrence station. Cost is $85 for 10 wks (HST included), cheques preferred, payable to RSCDS Toronto. Contact Margaret Rieger (416) 467-9083, or simply show up Jan 9 at 7:15pm.

* Note: There will be no class on Family Day, Feb 20.

West End : Level 1 (Beginner) Classes at Swansea [MAP] -- Weekly: Jan 11 - Mar 14

Wednesdays for 10 weeks: 7:30 - 9:30pm - May Divers teaches beginners Scottish Country Dance in the Foundation Room of the Swansea Town Hall. The Town Hall is at 95 Lavinia [MAP], a 7-minute walk SW of the Runnymede station on the Bloor line (follow the green signs). Cost is $85 for 10 wks (HST included), cheques preferred, payable to RSCDS Toronto. Contact Glenna MacDonald 416-763-0073, or simply show up Jan 11 at 7:15pm.

Central : Level 1 (Beginner) Classes at Eastminster [MAP] -- Weekly: Jan 12 - Mar 15

Thursdays for 10 weeks : 7:30 - 9:30pm - Deirdre MacCuish Bark teaches beginners Scottish Country Dance in the lower level of Eastminster United Church. The room has a springy wood floor and many dancers began their career here; many friendships have been formed. Contact Jane Robinson 416-463-5016, or simply show up Jan 15 at 7:15pm. Cost is $85 for 10 wks (HST included), cheques preferred, payable to RSCDS Toronto. Late registrations accepted. Eastminster Church is on Danforth one block west of Chester station. Enter church by side door.

Central : Level 2 (Intermediate) Classes at Eastminster [MAP] -- Weekly: Jan 12 - Mar 15

Thursdays for 10 weeks : 7:30 - 9:30pm - Moira Korus, upstairs, in the Eastminster theatre (which also has a nice wooden floor), teaches Intermediate dancers finesse with their steps and more advanced formations. After these classes, the Monthly Dance will hold no fears -- you'll be equipped to participate with confidence. Contact Jane Robinson 416-463-5016, or simply show up Jan 12 at 7:15pm. Cost is $85 for 10 wks (HST included), cheques preferred, payable to RSCDS Toronto. Eastminster Church is on Danforth one block west of Chester station. Enter church by side door.

West End : Level 3 Classes at Swansea [MAP] -- Weekly: Jan 12 - Mar 15.

Thursdays for 10 weeks: 7:30 - 9:30pm - Fiona Philip shares her expertise and enthusiasm with Intermediate / Advanced dancers. This is a relatively small group, making it possible for the teacher to give personal attention to your two-beat Pas de Basque, your missing 3rd position, your hop-travelling in skip change, your scuffling Strathspey. The dances are usually not usual. Good humour prevails.

Classes are in the cosy former Council Chamber of Swansea Town Hall, 5 Lavinia Ave. [map], a 7-minute walk SW of the Runnymede station on the Bloor line. Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm. Cost is $85 for 10 wks (HST included), cheques preferred, payable to RSCDS Toronto.

Extension Classes : Level 1 and 2 at Eastminster [MAP] -- Weekly: Will resume in the spring of 2012

Thursdays for 8 weeks: 7:30 - 9:30pm - A variety of talented teachers will work to further improve your dancing technique, knowledge of formations, and finesse. These sessions are a natural follow-on from Level 1 Beginners, and appropriate for Level 2 dancers as well. The room has a springy wood floor which is easy on the feet. Contact Sue Ann Bryce 416-266-5423, or simply show up at 7:15pm. Cost is $68 for 8 wks (HST included), cheques preferred, payable to RSCDS Toronto. Late registrations accepted. Eastminster Church is on Danforth one block west of Chester station. Enter church by side door and go up first half-flight of stairs, then keep right.

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