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What's On?
To have your event listed here or in Set & Link, our monthly newsletter, please contact Carole Bell.
Events in Far Away Places are listed at the bottom of this page.
Tues. Feb 9 - Hillcrest's Tartan Ball Practice - 01
Hillcrest will spend two weeks on the Tartan Ball dances: Feb 9 and 16. It's in everyone's interest to attend the Ball well prepared and, as Jean Noble says, "...between Hillcrest and Glenview we have every opportunity to achieve that blissful state." Teen dancers are free at Hillcrest. Other dancers $5. At Toronto French School (westernmost building, on lower level) 7:30pm - 9:30.
Wed. Feb 10 - Glenview's Tartan Ball Practice - 01
Fri. Feb 12 - Ceilidh with Keith - 02
Bring a non-dancing friend or come by yourself and join us in a lively ceilidh led by Keith Bark. Contact Deirdre MacCuish Bark 905-822-1707, or Carole Bell 416-221-1201. 7:30 - 9:30pm at St Leonard's Church, on Wanless, 2 blocks north of Lawrence station on the Yonge line. Download a brochure with more details. [Members: download this brochure, print it, and pass it around -- or post it on bulletin boards, etc.].
Sat. Feb 13 - Valentine Workshop & Tea Dance -- Alliston
Bring your valentine to a delightful morning and afternoon of dancing in Alliston. Workshop teachers are Linda Ashe-Argent of Orillia and Bob Kerr of Kitchener-Waterloo. The workshop begins promptly at 9am, with a break for refreshments, then, later, a soup and sandwich luncheon, followed by a tea dance until 3pm. At Knox Church Hall, 180 King St. S., Alliston. $17 (includes lunch & afternoon tea). Download the Brochure & Application Form (with cribs). Info: Irene Wilson: 705-435-2361 or Susan Elliotson: 519-941-2134
Sat. Feb 13 - February Monthly Dance
Chase away the February gloom! Join your many SCD friends for a great evening of dance and music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. The host groups are Humbercrest, Midtown, and Trinity. The briefers are Isabelle Macpherson, David Booz, and Fiona Phillip. At Crescent School. Dancing begins promptly at 8:00pm. Download the Dance Instructions (complete descriptions).
Download the Dance Briefs (cryptic reminders).
Mon. Feb 15 - St Clement's Tartan Ball Run-thru
Tue. Feb 16 - Hillcrest's Tartan Ball Practice - 02
Wed. Feb 17 - Glenview's Tartan Ball Practice - 02
Wed. Feb 17 - Mary Stuart at The Papermill
The Scottish Studies Foundation invites you to a special fund-raiser preview of The East Side Players' production of Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller (translation by Peter Oswald). Mary Stuart vs. Elizabeth Tudor -- historians and theologians have argued for centuries over which had a greater claim to the throne. After seeing this production you won’t doubt that both the queens it portrays were born to rule. The tragic tale of Mary Queen of Scots has never been portrayed more powerfully. At The Papermill Theatre at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Road. Reception: 7pm. Curtain: 8pm. Tickets: $20 per person [To see this production in New York costs at least $200]. Contact: Gordon Paterson 905-642-6262. For more information, and on-line ordering of tickets, visit the Scottish Studies website.
Sat. Feb 20 -
We invite you to attend The Tartan Ball, the premier event of the Toronto dancing season. This will be the 47th Annual Tartan Ball held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This formal, grand evening is not to be missed.
This year the Tartan Ball will be extra special. Our Guests of Honour will be Colin Mochrie and his wife Debra McGrath. Colin and Debra are well known TV celebrities, who hardly need an introduction. We are absolutely delighted that they will join us. We will also be honouring one of our own teachers, Isabelle Macpherson, who has been awarded the Scroll of Honour by Edinburgh.
Sat. March 6 - Children's Festival
This event is a chance for young dancers from all over the GTA to meet, and show off dances they have learned. It's always an afternoon of fun and youthful exuberance. All are welcome to come and watch the children perform and join in the audience participation dances. Doors open at 12.30. Event starts at 1pm. Adults admission $5, Children $2 Maximum for a family $10. Contact Moira Korus (416) 924-9616. At Westway United Church, 8 Templar Drive, Etobicoke (nr The Westway & Kipling Ave.) [MAP]. Download poster.
Sat. March 6 - A Celtic Celebration
The Amadeus Choir presents A Celtic Celebration! Saturday, March 6th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, one block east of the DVP and 1 block north of Lawrence Ave. [MAP]. This is a fundraiser featuring the Amadeus Choir with Lydia Adams, Artistic Director. Special guests: Celtic band Kettle's On, and highland dancers. Auction and refreshments including cash bar. $35 for adults, $30 for seniors/students. (416) 446-0188 or email amachoir@idirect.com. More info on the amadeus website.
Fri. March 12 - Ceilidh with Keith - 03
Bring a non-dancing friend or come by yourself and join us in a lively ceilidh led by Keith Bark. Contact Deirdre MacCuish Bark 905-822-1707, or Carole Bell 416-221-1201. 7:30 - 9:30pm at St Leonard's Church, on Wanless, 2 blocks north of Lawrence station on the Yonge line. Download a brochure with more details. [Members: download this brochure, print it, and pass it around -- or post it on bulletin boards, etc.].
Sat. March 13 - March Monthly Dance -- Beginners' Night!
Beginners' Night is always one of the most fun evenings of the year, and one of the best attended. The dances are mostly "easy-peasy" and there are lots of experienced dancers ready to be strong partners for nervous beginners. Music will be by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Beginners: if you haven't danced to a great live band before you'll be amazed at the energy and confidence the band inspires. One beginner said after his first Scottish Accent experience: "Man, I was in a different dimension! I was just flying with the music and I felt like my feet never touched the floor." It's an experience not to be missed! The host groups are ASTA, Fallingbrook and Petronella. The briefers are Carole Skinner, Wendy Loberg, and Barbara Taylor. At Crescent School. Dancing begins promptly at 7:30pm.
March 15-19 - March Break Dance Camp -- Hawkestone
Scottish dancing, theatre arts, talent show and more. What a great way to spend March Break! Linda Ashe Argent runs this popular day camp for boys & girls ages 7 - 12 with the help of Dance Camp Leaders. The venue is Hawkestone Community Hall, in beautiful downtown Hawkestone (S. of Orillia). 9am-4pm daily. For more info and registration contact Linda Ashe Argent 705-487-5866.
Fri. March 26 - Erin Mills' West End Workshop Preview
As part of the 25th Anniversary of the West End Workshop, the Erin Mills Group will welcome Elinor Vandegrift as Guest Teacher, assisted by Bobby Brown (class musician), on Friday, March 26th.2010, at Cooksville United Church, starting promptly at 8.p.m. Please join us for a great evening with an inspiring teacher ! Further information (if required) from the Hamiltons at (905) 566-9599.
Sat. March 27 - West End Workshop
Fri. April 9 - Ceilidh with Keith - 04
Bring a non-dancing friend or come by yourself and join us in a lively ceilidh led by Keith Bark. Contact Deirdre MacCuish Bark 905-822-1707, or Carole Bell 416-221-1201. 7:30 - 9:30pm at St Leonard's Church, on Wanless, 2 blocks north of Lawrence station on the Yonge line. Download a brochure with more details. [Members: download this brochure, print it, and pass it around -- or post it on bulletin boards, etc.].
Sat. May 01 - Festival Day
The last Festival Day, in April of 2008, was a huge success -- and a lot of fun for all participants and observers. Details are still to be worked out but here's a 'heads-up' for social groups to consider what should be their "show-off" dance. Protect this date on your calendar.
Sat. May 08 - The West Toronto Ball
The 41st Annual West Toronto Ball will be held at the Rameses Shrine Temple, 3100 Keele Street, North York. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. This is a "beginner's ball" but is an enjoyable evening for all levels of dancers. Tickets are $60 each, students age 14 and up $40. Ticket information and the dance program will be available in the near future. Contact: Lorraine Janes.
May 12 - Glenview's Spring Fling
Glenview's Spring Fling will feature live music by Bobby & Laird Brown. Dancing: 8:00pm to 10:30pm with Refreshments afterwards. At Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Ave., Toronto. $20 per person. Contact Ian Clunie: 416-486-6582. For more info, visit the Glenview website.
May 21-23 - Stoney Lake Workshop Weekend
Please join Peterborough Scottish Country Dancers for our annual Workshop Weekend at Irwin Inn on the shores of beautiful Stoney Lake. Teaching by Carole Skinner and music by Fred Moyes. For more information visit the PSCDS website.
Upcoming Events (Far Away)
Feb 12 - 14 - Aloha Winter Weekend
Feb 20 - Sarasota Branch Annual Ball
Join us for our Annual Ball, at the Sarasota Bayfront Community Center. Dinner followed by dancing to live music. 6.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. Marion Hoercher: 941.921-3284. For more info, visit the RSCDS Orlando website.
Feb 27 - RSCDS Ottawa Branch Workshop
Classes will be given for Beginner and Basic dancers in the morning and for Intermediate and Advanced dancers in the afternoon. Beverages and snacks will be provided for the breaks. Brown bag lunch. This will be a great opportunity to learn from other branch teachers, improve your dancing technique and have an enjoyable SCD day. The convenor is Gay Elliot and the Teacher-Convenor is Eileen Black. Details at the Ottawa Branch website.
Feb 26-27 - London (Ontario) Branch Workshop & Welcome Ceilidh
March 5-7 - Belleville Workshop & Ball
The Belleville Workshop & Ball is always an enjoyable event, with great hospitality and great teachers. The weekend concludes with a Ball, featuring Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Teachers are Jim Rae, Lockerbie, Scotland and Marie Ziccarelli, Buffalo, USA. For more info contact Mike McCarey: 613.967-1827; or Bill Cunningham: 613.965-4212. Download brochure and application form.
March 20 - Pittsburgh RSCDS Annual Workshop & Ball Weekend
The Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dance Society is delighted to invite you to our 29th Annual Highland Ball Weekend, March 20-21, 2010. Music by The Music Makars. Workshop teacher, Tine MacKay. We are returning to The George Washington Hotel, in Washington, PA. Summary details in this brochure/application form. Please register by March 18th. Come and meet your friends in dance in Pittsburgh!
March 20 - The Heather Ball -- Burnaby, BC
The Heather Ball will be held aturday, March 20, 2010, on the wonderful sprung floor of the Gizeh Temple in Burnaby, BC. The band will be Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent, which is one of the best Scottish Country Dance bands anywhere. Tickets are $70 and are available from Janice Lowe. This promises to be another of the great Vancouver dances and tickets will go fast. Some billets could be available. The programme and crib notes are on the Vancouver Branch website. Contact: Duncan MacKenzie.
March 27 - 28 - Vancouver Island 34th Annual Ball & Sunday Brunch
The Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society invites you to our 34th Annual Ball and Sunday Brunch. The Ball will be held at the newly redecorated Victoria Edelweiss Club which is known for its excellent dance floor. Instead of a banquet, we will be offering light refreshments and finger food during the evening. The ever-popular Sunday Social and Brunch will be at the Chiefs & Petty Officers Mess, CFB Esquimalt, and we are delighted that Muriel Johnstone and Calum MacKinnon will provide music for both occasions. Contact: Maureen Orr 250.478-5338 or visit the website.
April 17 - RSCDS Ottawa Branch Ball
This Ball is traditionally attended by many dancers from Toronto. It offers a warm welcome to out-of-towners, an interesting programme, and great music with Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. You can make a weekend of it by joining in the Friday Welcome Dance and the Sunday morning Brunch. Contact: Margaret & Harry MacKay, 613.740-0906. More information at the Ottawa Branch website.
June 26 - Perth (Ontario) 5-K Kilt Run
In recognition and celebration of the 800th ANNIVERSARY of Perth, Scotland, Perth Ontario is hosting a world record attempt 5-K Kilt Run. We are hoping for at least 500 participants. In fact, the first 500 Registrants will win a free kilt [no promises on the quality thereof]. You can register on-line. . . do it quickly, the numbers are rising fast. To register, and to obtain more info, visit the Kilt Run website.
Aug 8-15, 2010 - TAC Summer School at Wilfrid Laurier, Waterloo, Ontario
Summer School returns to Wilfred Laurier University from August 8th-15, 2010. [TAC is the Teachers' Association of Canada, comprising Scottish Country Dance teachers from all over Canada, and outwith the country as well.] Dancers of ALL levels are welcome, and will benefit enormously from the week of concentrated tuition by excellent teachers. Afternoons feature interesting optional classes on a variety of dance specialties and dance-related topics. Dancers will enjoy meeting other dancers, from far and wide, and the many social activities, including a typically hilarious and surprising Ceilidh Night and excursions to Stratford or St Jacob's. Core Teachers this year are:
• Alex Gray, Cardiff, Wales [Alex is High Heid Yin (Chair) of RSCDS in Edinburgh.]
• Jean Dodds, Linden Park, Australia
• Alan Twhigg, San Fransisco, CA
• Gail Michener, Lethbridge, AB
• Pat Coyle, St. Catharine’s, ON
• Colin Philip, Toronto, ON
Musicians, who play for classes and for dance events:
• Bobby Brown, Mississauga, ON
• Laird Brown, Brampton, ON
• Colin Dewar, Blairlogie, Scotland
• Judi Nicolson, Katy, TX, USA
• Don Wood, Aurora, ON
• Jim Stevenson-Mathews, Port Washington, NYApplicants stay in residence at the university (not lavish but quite agreeable) and all meals are included. There is a Welcome Dance to start the week, and a Saturday Night Ball at the end, with music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Download the Summer School brochure. Download the Registration Form. More info at the TAC website or contact the Registrar: Teresa Lockhart.
July 25 - Aug 22, 2010 - Summer School at St Andrews, Scotland
The Society holds an annual Summer School in St Andrews, Scotland. Approximately one thousand dancers from around the world attend this School each year to learn more about the dancing and dances, old and new; to enjoy dancing together; and to appreciate the wealth of Scotland's traditional music The School is traditionally held over a month-long period covering the last two weeks in July and the first two weeks of August. Participants may choose to attend for one week or any two weeks on a residential or non-residential basis. There is a full range of Scottish country dance classes for every level from beginners to fully-qualified teachers. These classes run each morning from Monday to Saturday, with optional classes in the afternoons and social dancing in the evening.
Week 1: 25 July to 1 August
Week 2: 1 August to 8 August
Week 3: 8 August to 15 August
Week 4: 15 August to 22 August.Those wishing to train as teachers of Scottish country dancing may attend the examination courses at Summer School. The courses for Teaching Certificate Part 1 (Units 2 and 3) and for Teaching Certificate Part 2 (Unit 5) each last for two weeks and both are offered during weeks 1 and 2 or weeks 3 and 4.
Classes are held in different venues across the town; all are taught by experienced and qualified teachers assisted by accomplished musicians.
In addition to the morning Scottish Country Dance classes there is a class for Highland steps for country dancing, and in the afternoons there is a variety of optional classes including men's Highland dancing or ladies' Step dancing, and practice sessions for the evening social dancing.
There are a variety of scholarships available for attendance at the School, and a reduced fee is offered to those under 21 attending on either a residential or non-residential basis. The scholarship application form is usually available in October for the following year's School.
Summer School application forms will be available on-line December 21st. Book before Jan 30 to save a few quid. More info at the RSCDS Headquarters website.
Fall of 2010 - Skip-changing Around Scotland
This is your invitation to join us in the fall of 2010 for our 3rd dancing and touring trip of Scotland. This trip, we will be visiting many islands and dancing as we go. Many people were disappointed they didn’t get to join us last year, so don’t miss out. We do have a limit of 40 guests. For more information please contact Stewart Bennett at The Wee Tartan Shop, Port Perry, or Carole Skinner.
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