Courses

Won't you join the dance?

Risk-free offer for beginners: Try it out - Don't pay until your 3rd lesson.

Level 1 (Beginners) -- These classes are the best way to start Scottish Country Dancing. You don't need a partner - just come! We'll teach you the basics and start you off with simple dances. It's a fun night out. Regular attendance will prepare you for the annual "Beginners' Night" -- March 14 at Crescent School -- an exciting, well-attended event with easy dances and great band providing live music -- and lots of willing, experienced dancers eager to be strong, helpful partners. Before long, you'll be travelling to workshops and balls all over. Some Beginner classes feature live music by legendary musicians.

Level 2 (Intermediates) -- These classes are for dancers who wish to improve their knowledge of basic formations, continue step practice and expand their dance experience.

Level 3 (Technique) -- The technique classes are for experienced dancers who want to fine-tune their footwork, finesse their dance technique, and broaden their dance background.

Candidate classes -- Candidate classes are held every other year for both Preliminary and Full Teaching Certificates.

Children's classes -- Children are trained less formally at several locations. Details here.

Questions? -- Contact Alice Chase 416-410-7078.

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Extension Classes Class at Eastminster -- April 9 • 16 • 23 • 30 • May 7 • 14 • 21 • 28

Thursday evenings for 8 weeks: 7:30 - 9:30pm - Linda Ashe-Argent, Ian Paterson, and Vicky Zeltins share the teaching of dances from the Dancing In The Park programme. Sign up for this class and dancing on the green at Edwards' Gardens will hold no fears – you'll be able to relax and enjoy participating in this annual tradition. Over the years, a lot of folk have come to Scottish country dancing because they saw it first at Dancing In The Park and realized what fun it is. The legendary Bobby Brown plays accordion for these lessons. Extension Classes are a logical follow-up on the Beginner Classes that have just finished. Contact Alice Chase 416-410-7078 or simply show up at Eastminster April 9. Cost is $64 (incl. GST) for the series. Eastminster Church is on Danforth one block west of Chester station.

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Note: Except for the Extension Classes, described above, classes are over for the 2008-2009 season. They will resume in September and updated information will be posted here. The old information is left in place, below, so you can see the locations and format of lessons – and so you can plan to join up next season! There will be one, perhaps two, additional Beginner Class locations in the East End for Pickering / Ajax / Whitby residents.

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There is room for all in these classes, so bring a friend and share the joy of Scottish Country Dancing!

RSCDS Toronto Class Schedule: Winter / Spring 2009
For class descriptions click here	Level 1 St Leonard's (Beginners)	Level 1 Swansea (Beginners)	Level 1 Eastminster (Beginners)	Level 2 Eastminster (Intermediates)	Level 3 Swansea (Technique)	Special Classes at Broadlands
Day & Time	Mondays 7:30-9:30pm	Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm	Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm	Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm	Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm	Sundays 2:00-4:00pm
Dates	Jan 5 - Mar 9	Jan 7 - Mar 11	Jan 8 - Mar 12	Jan 8 - Mar 12	Jan 8 - Mar 12	See What's On page
Duration	10 weeks	10 weeks	10 weeks	10 weeks	10 weeks	-
Location	St Leonard's Anglican Church 2 very short blocks N of Lawrence; East of Yonge	Swansea Town Hall (Council Chamber) 95 Lavinia Avenue Between Runnymede and Jane subway stations -- a 7 minute walk southwest of Runnymede station. Free parking Map	Eastminster United Church 310 Danforth Ave. 1 block W of Chester Subway Station Street parking	Eastminster United Church 310 Danforth Ave. 1 block W of Chester Subway Station Street parking	Swansea Town Hall (Council Chamber) 95 Lavinia Avenue Between Runnymede and Jane subway stations -- a 5 minute walk southwest of Runnymede station. Free parking Map	Broadlands Community Centre, Don Mills 19 Castlegrove  MAP
Cost*	$80 (incl. GST)	$80 (incl. GST)	$80 (incl. GST)	$80 (incl. GST)	$80 (incl. GST)	$5 at the door ($8 for non-members)
Teacher	Wendy Loberg (905) 668-2600	Ian Paterson 416-346-9628	Linda Ashe Argent	Vicky Zeltins 416-489-8725	Barbara Taylor (905) 271-1598	Various guest teachers See What's On page
Musician	Recorded music	Recorded music	Bobby Brown	Recorded music	Recorded music	Recorded music

* Cheque preferred: payable to: RSCDS Toronto