As mentioned at the AGM, there is a flyer for the September Joint Dance (click to view) and on page two is a membership form for the Toronto and District Square and Round Dance Association. Cost $10 pp. Check it out!
Canadian National Square Dance Convention
The Canadian National Square Dance Convention is to be held in London, ON. July 19-21.
For all dance levels – each level has a dedicated hall. Dancing daily from 10am to 10pm. Many choices in accommodation: hotels offering special rates for square dancers; Western university and Fanshaw college offer more economical accommodation; camping, motels, B&B., etc.
Mainstream Thursdays
Mainstream Thursdays : 18 Queen Street, Marlbank. 7-9:15pm. Every Thursday starting May 31 to ???. Contact Dave Hutchinson for more information: 613 539 3937
For confident basic dancers who want to learn mainstream and for all mainstream dancers who wish improve your skill at this level. Dave will cover the entire list from many different positions. $7pp.
Click here to visit the T&D website as there may be more dances of interest to you.
Camp and Dance
Shady Acres Campground, 740 Serpent Mounds Rd, Keene. The Lakeshore Rolling Squares group hold monthly dances. Air conditioned hall. Dates are as follows:
Basic dancers: Fridays – May 25, June 15, July 13, Aug 10 and Sept 14.
7:30-9:30pm Cost: $7.50 pp. Wayne Whatman is the caller for May and June; Dave Hutchinson for July; Wayne Hall for August and Laird Green for September.
Mainstream Dancers: All of the previous dates but you can also attend the Saturday night dances which will be mainstream and plus dancing.
Dates: May 26, June 16, July 14, Aug 11, Sept 15. Cost: $10pp for both Fri and Sat nights or $7.50 for a single night.
The Lakeshore Rolling Squares is a summer camp group. If you have a camper and would like more information, please phone or email Donna Cruwys: 613 962 8816. There are 3 camp clubs in Ontario. http://www.nsdca.org/
Great Season Dancers!
Sad to say our regular dance season comes to an end today. We have had a wonderful year of dancing, thanks to our caller Wayne and to all of you dancers who have come out every week for the past 9 months with your smiles and enthusiasm and happy dancing feet!
However, don’t put those dance shoes away because there are many opportunities for summer dancing that we’ll be posting for you in the next few days.
First our own club summer dancing: Monday, June 4 and 18 – same time and place. 6:30pm. Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N.
Also, don’t forget our annual Summer Driveway dance and picnic: Sunday, July 29 2-7pm
Upcoming Events!
Monday, April 30 – 6:30 -9 pm
Celebration of New Dancers 2017-18
Join us for a party dance (also a free dance); basic and mainstream. Visitors welcome!
Upcoming dances of interest: Please go to the T&D webpage for a flyer and more information.
Sunday, April 29. Apple Blossom dance in Belleville. 1-4pm. One hall for basic and mainstream and the other for plus and A1. Callers: Dave Hutchinson and Dave Eno
Friday/Sunday, May 4-5. Swing into Spring in Prescott. South Grenville District HS. Callers Jerry Jestin and Gary Winter (both from Alberta)
