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Fri-Sun, May 9-11
Vancouver (BC) Pearl Holmberg Workshop for Teachers & Musicians at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Fri: Reception, Sat: Classes 9am-2:30pm, Thistle Ball in evening, Sun: Classes 10am-1pm. Sponsored by Vancouver Branch RSCDS. Teachers are Lesley Martin(Dance), Maureen Rutherford & Neil Copland(Music). Class Pianist: James Gray. Fri: Wine & Cheese Reception, Sat & Sun: Morning Coffee/Snacks, Lunch both days. Dinner at the Thistle Ball. Cdn$200/US$200. This is an incredible opportunity for teachers and musicians to learn from some of 'the best'! Dance to the fabulous Neil Copland Scottish Dance Band at the Saturday night Thistle Ball (North Vancouver). Reduced workshop fee, for non-dancing musicians. Contact Fran Caruth 604-929-6884
pearlinfo@rscdsvancouver.org or Carole Berger 604-737-7948
pearlregistrar@rscdsvancouver.org.
[www.rscdsvancouver.org]
Vancouver (BC) Youth Weekend West 2008 at Jericho Beach Hostel, 1515 Discovery St. Cdn$95.
For dancers age 15 to 30ish. Teachers: Bill Zobel (Comox, BC), Rebecca Blackhall-Peters (Langley, BC), Irene Townshend (Edmonton, AB).
Contact Fiona Haight ywwvancouver@gmail.com
or Daniel Been ywwvancouver@gmail.com.
[www.freewebs.com/yww08/]
Sat, May 10
Ottawa (ON) Pot-luck, AGM and Year-end Social at All Saints Anglican Church Hall, 317 Chapel St at Laurier Ave E. 6-11pm. Sponsored by Ardbrae Dancers of Ottawa. Cdn$5. Contact Elaine Hoag 613-729-6198
elaine.hoag@lac-bac.gc.ca or Greg Morrow 613-733-3778
gregm@allstream.net. [www.flora.org/ardbrae]
Frederick (MD) Frederick Celtic Festival at Volunteer Fire Department,
3602 Urbana Pike (7 miles east of downtown Frederick, take the Urbana exit, #26,
off I-270). Saturday, 10:00am-6:00pm. Sponsored by St. Andrew's Society of Mid-Maryland. Music by several Celtic bands. Celtic food vendors. US$15. Children 12 and under, free. Scottish Highland Games, International Entertainers, Bagpipes & Drums, Scottish & Irish dancing, Children's activities, Scottish clan tents & more. Contact Celia Kirby 301-695-3391 Skirby6119@aol.com
or Nancy King 301-271-1885 ndking3@verizon.net.
[www.sasmm.com]
North Vancouver (BC) Thistle Ball at Squamish Nation Recreation Centre, Capilano Road. 6 pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Vancouver. Music by Neil Copland and his Band. Formal attire. Buffet supper. Cdn$75. Contact Moyra Heyerdahl 604-924-1694. [www.rscdsvancouver.org]
North Toronto (ON) The West Toronto Ball - The 39th Annual "Beginners' Ball" at Rameses Temple, 3100 Keele St. Reception 5:30pm; Dinner 6:30pm; Dancing 8:30pm-12:30am. Sponsored by Anna Rielly, West Toronto Ball. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Formal/Semi-formal attire. Dinner; Refreshments. This has been called "The Beginners' Ball" because the programme is suitable for less experienced dancers, although all levels attend. The programme is available
on the website. Contact Anna Rielly 519-927-5502 t.rielly@rogers.com.
[www.rscdstoronto.org]
Tue, May 13
Toronto (ON) Hillcrest Group Invitation at The Toronto French School, 318 Lawrence Ave E at Bayview Ave. 7-10pm. Sponsored by The Hillcrest Group, Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association. Recorded music. Informal attire. Juice and cookies. Cdn$5. Hillcrest Group invites new dancers to join them for an evening of dances from the Dancing in the Park program (Edwards Gardens, May 27, June 3, 10, 17, and 24). Experienced dancers will be there to help. Contact Jean Noble 416-449-8070 or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdstoronto.org]
Fri-Sun, May 16-18
Kelowna (BC) Kelowna Scottish Country Dancers Workshop, Banquet and Ball.
***** Cancelled *****. Contact Gwen Johnson 250-862-8124
ggjohnsonn@shaw.ca or Shelagh Hodgins 250-860-8663 250-712-0534(fax)
sghodgins@shaw.ca.
Hopewell Junction (NY) NY Branch Pawling Weekend at Circle Lodge, Sylvan Lake. Sponsored by RSCDS New York Branch. Teachers are Jean Martin (Aberdeen), Bill Zobel and Muriel Johnstone (Courtenay, BC). Music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent; and Jim Stevenson-Matthews. Events include: Friday welcome dance, classes on Saturday and Sunday, formal Ball and ceilidh on Saturday night, after-parties on both nights, clothing exchange, vendors, etc. Prices: US$295 for superior rooms, or US$225 for rooms with shared facilities; price includes all meals, classes, dances, parties etc. Contact Sheila Wilson 212-744-1470.
Sat, May 17
Racine (WI) Spring Dance Party at DeKoven Center, 600 21st St. 2pm. Sponsored by Milwaukee Scottish Country Dancers. Recorded Music. Casual attire. US$10. There will be a potluck dinner and a pool party following the dance. Contact Ken Phipps 262-662-3566
kvphipps76@yahoo.com or John Fitak 414-481-0971
johnya@sbcglobal.net. [ www.milwaukeescd.org/program08-05.html]
§ Arlington (VA) Your Basic Tea Dance at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N 16th St. 2 pm. Sponsored by Northern Virginia Branch. Music by Terpsichore:
Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano). All contributions to the tea table are
welcome! US$15. Contact Ellie Briscoe 703-461-7383
mail@briscoe.com or Mark Priest 703-750-2965
mark.priest@computer.org. [ www.rscds-greaterdc.org/flyers/nova_basictea2008.html]
Fri-Sun, May 23-25
Lakefield (ON) 24th Stoney Lake Weekend at The Irwin
Inn. Fri. Social 8-10:30pm; Sat. classes 9-Noon, 2-3:30pm Ball 8:30-11pm party 11pm+. Sponsored by Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society. Teacher is Marie Ziccarelli. Music by Fred Moyes. Semi-formal attire. Wine & cheese party on Saturday. Cdn$40. Contact Ernest Craig 705-760-9342
ernest.craig@sympatico.ca. [www.pscds-on.org]
Sat, May 24
Greensboro (NC) 1808 Ball, Bicentennial of Greensboro, NC at Temple Emanuel social hall, 713 N Greene St. Dance 7:30-11:30pm. Sponsored by Greensboro Scottish Country Dance Society. Music by Controlled Abandon (Pete Campbell, Nora Garver, Pat Talbert). Period dress encouraged, but not required. Finger Food. US$15. This ball is our celebration of the founding of our city in 1808, and the birthday of Dolley Madison, famous hostess and First Lady, who would have been celebrating her 40th birthday May 20, 1808. (She was born in what is now Greensboro.) The program of dances are from the period of 1808. Contact Mary McConnell 336-282-6507
marymcconnell@bellsouth.net. [www.gsoscds.org]
Sun, May 25
Plymouth Meeting (PA) Garden Party Dance and Picnic at Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Gym (Butler Pike at Germantown Rd). Sun: 2pm dance , 6pm picnic. Sponsored by Delaware Valley Branch RSCDS. Music by Josh Burdick, Dan Emery, Jane Roberts, Melissa Running. Casual attire. Potluck Supper Picnic at the Selling's Home & Garden (Weather permitting). US$8. Dance instructions and directions to Plymouth Meeting Friends School are available on our Web page. Directions to the Selling's residence will be available at the dance. Items for the potluck should not require much preparation at the Selling's as the oven and counter space is limited. Contact Geoffrey Selling
geoffreys@gfsnet,org. [ www.delval.rscds.us/dvevents.html#garden]
Tue, May 27
North York/Toronto (ON) Dancing in the Park at Toronto Botanical Gardens (Edwards Gardens), Leslie Ave & Lawrence
Ave E. 7pm-dusk, every Tuesday, May 27 through June 24. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Informal attire. Snack bar on site. Donations welcome. MC: Jean Noble. Spectators are welcome, free of charge. Bring a chair. Call 416-410-7078 for weather cancellation. Contact John Holmberg 416-694-1218
john_holmberg@hotmail.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdstoronto.org]
Sat, May 31
Dayton (OH) Flying Ghillies Workshop and Ball at Wright State University Student Union, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy. Classes 12-4pm, dance 7:30-11pm. Sponsored by Flying Ghillies Scottish Country Dancers, RSCDS Cincinnati Branch. Teachers are Arthur McNair (Pittsburgh, PA) & Laura Russell (Columbus, OH). Music by The Music Makars. Casual attire for classes, semi-formal or formal attire for ball. Afternoon snacks; finger buffet at the ball. US$50 prior to May 1; US$55 after. US$5 discount for full time students. Contact Lee Fuell 937-429-8654
flyingghillies@rscdscincinnati.org.
[www.rscdscincinnati.org/FGWorkshop.html]
Tue, June 3
North York/Toronto (ON) Dancing in the Park at Toronto Botanical Gardens (Edwards Gardens), Leslie Ave & Lawrence
Ave E. 7pm- dusk, every Tuesday, May 27 through June 24. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Informal attire. Snack bar on site. Donations welcome. MC: Jean Noble. Spectators are welcome, free of charge. Bring a chair. Call 416-410-7078 for weather cancellation. Contact John Holmberg 416-694-1218
john_holmberg@hotmail.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdstoronto.org]
Fri-Sun, June 6-8
Beloit (WI) Scottish Country Dance Weekend at Beloit College, Interstate 90 at the Illinois Wisconsin border. Fri evening dance; Saturday classes, banquet, ball and ceilidh; Sunday morning classes. Sponsored by RSCDS Chicago Branch. Teacher is Rebecca-Blackhall-Peters. Music by Terpsichore: Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano).
US$230. Contact Mady Newfield 630-584-0825
mady.newfield@gmail.com or Susan McKinnell 630-961-0101
chicagoscd@gmail.com. [www.rscds-chicago.org/chi_branch/events.php]
Sat, June 7
Santa Cruz (CA) San Francisco Branch Monthly Party. 6:30pm. Hosting classes: Soquel, Monterey & Santa Cruz. Contact (Information Officer)
info@rscds-sf.org. [www.rscds-sf.org/parties.html]
Tue, June 10
North York/Toronto (ON) Dancing in the Park at Toronto Botanical Gardens (Edwards Gardens), Leslie Ave & Lawrence
Ave E. 7pm- dusk, every Tuesday, May 27 through June 24. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Informal attire. Snack bar on site. Donations welcome. MC: Jean Noble. Spectators are welcome, free of charge. Bring a chair. Call 416-410-7078 for weather cancellation. Contact John Holmberg 416-694-1218
john_holmberg@hotmail.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdstoronto.org]
Sat-Sun, June 14-15
Ashland (VA) Silver Thistle Ball at Hanover Arts Center Ballroom, 500 South Center St. Sat: Sherry reception 7pm; Ball
8pm-midnight. Sponsored by Richmond, Virginia Scottish Country Dancers. Music by John Turner & Elke Baker
(fiddle) and Ralph Gordon (cello and bass). Formal attire. Finger buffet at the
Ball. Ball $30, Brunch $15 or a combined ticket $40. Admission by ticket only. Contact Stella Fogg 804-282-5482
stellafogg@comcast.net or Moira Turner 804-778-4708
MoiraJTurner@aol.com. [ www.scd-richmond.org]
Sat, June 14
Kitchener (ON) The Crystal Ball at Walper Terrace Hotel, 1 King St W. Reception 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm, Dancing 8:30pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Kitchener-Waterloo Branch. Music by Bobby Brown and the Scottish Accent. Formal attire. Full dinner, cash bar, tea and shortbread. Cdn$70. Contact Malcolm Coutts 519-822-5789
ball2008@rscds.kitchener.on.ca
or David Murison 519-576-4262. [ www.rscds.kitchener.on.ca]
Colorado Springs (CO) Springtime in the Rockies-a day of SCD immersion at Hillside Community Center, 925 S Institute. Registration 9am, Classes 9:30am-4pm, Ball 7-10:30pm. Sponsored by Scottish Country Dancers of Colorado. Teachers are Duncan Keppie plus Rick Wood, Eileen Green, Elaine Regelson & Jeff Davis. Music by Terry Traub and David Knight. Workshop: informal attire, Ball: formal attire. Buffet Lunch. US$100. A flyer including registration form is available at the web site. Pre-registration by 1 May would be very helpful. Contact Darla Landfair 303-530-2782
dlandfair@osip.com or Bob Burnham 303-431-6870
bob_burnham@msn.com. [www.scdcolorado.org/Workshop.html]
Tue, June 17
North York/Toronto (ON) Dancing in the Park at Toronto Botanical Gardens (Edwards Gardens), Leslie Ave & Lawrence
Ave E. 7pm- dusk, every Tuesday, May 27 through June 24. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Informal attire. Snack bar on site. Donations welcome. MC: Jean Noble. Spectators are welcome, free of charge. Bring a chair. Call 416-410-7078 for weather cancellation. Contact John Holmberg 416-694-1218
john_holmberg@hotmail.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdstoronto.org]
Sat, June 21
Mechanicsburg (PA) Mid-Summer's Dance at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 444 Silver Spring Rd. 4-8pm. Sponsored by Harrisburg Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Glenfiddle: Melissa Running (piano), Jane Roberts (cello), Josh Burdick (fiddle). Casual summer attire. Please bring a refreshment to share. US$10. Contact Eric Mackay 717-2854946
eric.mackay@comcast.net or Jessica Hart 717-486-3929
hartmitch@comcast.net. [www.geocities.com/scottishcountrydance/]
Tue, June 24
North York/Toronto (ON) Dancing in the Park at Toronto Botanical Gardens (Edwards Gardens), Leslie Ave & Lawrence
Ave E. 7pm- dusk, every Tuesday, May 27 through June 24. Sponsored by RSCDS Toronto Association. Music by Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Informal attire. Snack bar on site. Donations welcome. MC: Jean Noble. Spectators are welcome, free of charge. Bring a chair. Call 416-410-7078 for weather cancellation. Contact John Holmberg 416-694-1218
john_holmberg@hotmail.com or Carole Bell 416-221-1201
carolewbell@sympatico.ca. [www.rscdstoronto.org]
Fri-Sun, June 27-29
St Louis area (MO) Highland Mist Ball Weekend at various venues. Fri: teachers workshop; Sat: dancers workshop, ball; Sun: dance brunch. Sponsored by Highland Mist Scottish Country Dancers. Teacher is Jean Noble (Toronto, Canada). Fancy
attire for Ball. Contact Doug Schneider 636-225-5509
ParadiseMO@aol.com or 636-978-2181 tbellinghausen@centurytel.net.
[members.aol.com/ParadiseMO/highland.html]
Sat-Sun, June 28-29
Truckee (CA) Truckee Workshop and Dance at Truckee-Donner Recreation Center, 10046 Church St. Sat: workshop 1-4pm, dinner 6pm, dance
7:30pm; Sun: hike 11am. Sponsored by Silver State Scottish Country Dancers
(Reno, NV).
Teacher is Elaine Brunken. Music by Thistle Glen. Party attire. US$35. Contact David Wilson 775-825-6867
allenortep@gmail.com. or Linda Kuchenbecker 775-677-9130
lindak009@hotmail.com. [http://www.rscds-sf.org/events/pdf/2008 Truckee Flyer.pdf
(1.7MB)]
Fri-Sun, September 12-14
Port Townsend (WA) Fort Worden Workshop at Fort Worden Conference Center. Fri: registration, welcome dance, Sat: Classes
9am-noon, 1-4pm, ball 7-11pm. Sponsored by Seattle Branch RSCDS. Teachers are Eric Finley, Marjorie McLaughlin, Ruth Jappy & Geoffrey Selling. Music by Deby Benton Grosjean, Calum MacKinnon, Muriel Johnstone & Ralph Gordon. Friday dance: Nice casual attire, Saturday Ball: Formal attire. Contact Elizabeth Miller 206-782.8345
fwreg@rscds-seattle.org. [www.rscds-seattle.org]
Sat, September 27
Lyndhurst (OH) Da Fall Dance at Lyndhurst Community Presbyterian Church, 5312 Mayfield Rd. Beginner Step Practice 1:30pm, Dance 2-5pm. Sponsored by Cleveland Heights Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Etienne Ozorak (piano) and Brandon Vance (fiddle). US$15. Please join us for a potluck dinner following the dance. Beginners are welcome. The program will feature a mix of beginner and more advanced dances. Contact Elissa Hock 330-724-7526
elissa_hock@yahoo.com. [ www.scottishcountrydancing.net]
Fri-Sun, October 3-5
Manitou Beach (SK) Saskatchewan Branch 28th Annual Workshop at Danceland & Manitou Springs. Fri: ceilidh 8pm; Sat: classes 9:15am-noon & 1:15-4pm, banquet and ball 6:00 pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Saskatchewan Branch. Teachers are Elinor Vandegrift and John Middleton. Music by Ron Krug and Ken Nattrass. Lunches and banquet included. Danceland has a 5000 sq ft horse-hair sprung floor. Manitou Springs Resort is a modern 102-room hotel attached to a mineral water spa. Contact (Registrar)
workshop@rscdssask.org. [www.rscdssask.org]
Ottawa (ON) Ottawa Valley Dance Scottish Weekend at Ashbury College, 392 Mariposa Ave. Fri: Welcome Dance 8-10:30pm; Sat: classes 9-2:45pm, Gala Dance: 8-11pm; Sun 10am-noon & 1-3pm. Sponsored by Ottawa Valley Dance Scottish. Teachers are Ruth Jappy and Malcolm & Helen Brown. Music by Colin Dewar and His SCD Band. Formal/Semi-formal attire. Lunches on Sat & Sun and dinner Sat night. Cdn$130. Register for your chance to dance to Colin Dewar and his Band! 3 Class levels to choose from with a combined class on Sunday and Teachers' class Sunday afternoon. Contact Jody & Craig Williams 613-592-2099
info@ottawadancescottish.org. [www.ottawadancescottish.org]
Sat, October 25
Richmond (VA) Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Celtic Culture Stage, Richmond Raceway Complex. Dance on the Field 12:30-3pm. Sponsored by Richmond Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Dave Wiesler & David Knight. Scottish attire. Pot luck at the Foggs 5:30pm. The cost of admission to the Games covers the "Dance on the Field". It is not a demonstration but an actual dance. Contact Stella Fogg 804-282-5482
stellafogg@comcast.net or Sandy Gallamore 804-678-8927
agallamore@aol.com. [ www.scd-richmond.org]
Fri-Sun, October 31-November 2
Pacific Grove (CA) Asilomar Weekend Workshop at Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Blvd.
Fri: Welcome Dance 8pm; Sat: Classes 9am-3pm, Ball 8pm, Ceilidh 11pm; Sunday
Combined Class 9am. Sponsored by San Francisco, RSCDS Branch. Teachers are Joan Baker, Ellie Briscoe, Fred DeMarse, Alex Gray, Jennifer Kelly & Elinor Vandegrift. Friday music by Keith Smith & Muriel Johnstone; Saturday music by Reel of Seven. Formal attire for Ball. Meals provided from dinner on Friday through lunch on Sunday. US$325, 2 per room; US$290, 3-4 per room; US$440 single room. Please see the application for a complete list of prices. Contact Julee Montes 650-722-0473
julm-hcs@pacbell.net or Patti Cobb 415-826-2287
pkcobb@pacbell.net.[ www.rscds-sf.org]
Sat, December 13
Richmond (VA) Christmas Dance Party at Church of the Epiphany, 8000 Hermitage Rd. 2-5pm. Sponsored by Richmond Scottish Country Dancers. Music by Waverley Station: David Knight (fiddle) & Liz Donaldson (piano). Finger buffet. US$15. The dance is followed by "Soup and Sundaes" at the home of the Foggs. Directions available at the dance. Contact Stella Fogg 804-282-5482
stellafogg@comcast.net or Sandy Gallamore 804-678-8927
agallamore@aol.com. [www.scd-richmond.org]
Sat-Sun, March 28-29
§ Pittsburgh (PA) 28th Annual Pittsburgh Highland Ball at Edgewood Country Club, 100 Churchill Rd. Sat: early PM Workshop, Eve Dinner, Ball & Ceilidh; Sun AM Workshop & Brunch. Sponsored by Pittsburgh Scottish Country Dance Society. Music by The Musik Makars. Dinner & Ball: Semi-formal/Formal; Workshops: Casual attire. Contact Joe Lisieski 724-864-7754
randinjoe@verizon.net.
Fri-Sun, July 3-5
Geneva (Switzerland) SCD Kaleidoscope 1 at Hotel Holiday Inn Thoiry.
Fri: registration 2pm, reception 5pm, dinner 6pm, networking 8pm; Sat: classes
9am-5pm; dance 8pm; Sun: classes 9am-5pm. SCD Kaleidoscope is a new type of worldwide event for Scottish Country Dancing enthusiasts. It consists of presentations, discussions, a sales exhibition and dancing covering many different aspects related to Scottish Country Dancing. It will allow time for informal networking with dancers, teachers and musicians from around the world.
€55 conference; €255 per person accommodation and meals (with wine) in a
twin room. Contact (SCD Kaleidoscope Organizing Committee)
scd.kaleidoscope1@yahoo.com. [scdkaleidoscope1.strathspey.org]