Events in 2011



Why not plan to attend one of the many Celtic - related events in the Greater Toronto Area? Events with a are sponsored by the Canadian Celtic Arts Association.

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DATE EVENT
Friday December 16 , 2011

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Ceili, St. Joseph School , Toronto

For more information call Jim McGee St Joseph School 416.393.5209
Caller Maureen Mulvey-O'Leary. Music by Jim McGee, family and friends.
January 9 - March 19, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Beginner Dance Classes, St. Leonard's Church, 25 Wanless Ave/ (N of Lawrence, E of Yonge) Street parking. (No class on Family Day, Feb. 20)

All classes are Monday, from 7: 30 - 9: 30 pm
Cost: $ 85 for ten weekly classes, including HST (You can try the first class before paying).
No partner or experience required. Soft-soled shoes required.

Questions: Sue Ann Bryce 416.266.5423 sueann2@sympatico.ca

Visit http://www.rscdstoronto.org for all information about classes and events.
January 9 - March 19, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Beginner Dance Classes, Grace Presbyterian Church, 447 Port Union Rd., Scarborough. Free parking. (No class on Family Day, Feb. 20)

NOTE: Please call Sue Ann at the number below to confirm this class is taking place.

All classes are Monday, from 7: 30 - 9: 30 pm
Cost: $ 85 for ten weekly classes, including HST (You can try the first class before paying).
No partner or experience required. Soft-soled shoes required.

Questions: Sue Ann Bryce 416.266.5423 sueann2@sympatico.ca

Visit http://www.rscdstoronto.org for all information about classes and events.
January 9 - March 19, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Intermediate Dance Classes, Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Ave. Street parking. (south of Lawrence subway stn on Yonge St.) (No class on Family Day, Feb. 20)

All classes are Monday, from 7: 30 - 9: 30 pm
Cost: $ 85 for ten weekly classes, including HST (You can try the first class before paying).
No partner required. Soft-soled shoes required.

Questions: Sue Ann Bryce 416.266.5423 sueann2@sympatico.ca

Visit http://www.rscdstoronto.org for all information about classes and events.
January 11 - March 14, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Beginner Dance Classes, Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. Ɨ min walk SW of Runnymede Stn.) Free parking on site.

All classes are Wednesday, from 7: 30 - 9: 30 pm
Cost: $ 85 for ten weekly classes, including HST (You can try the first class before paying).
No partner or experience required. Soft-soled shoes required.

Questions: Sue Ann Bryce 416.266.5423 sueann2@sympatico.ca

Visit http://www.rscdstoronto.org for all information about classes and events.
January 12 - 13, 2012 Enter the Haggis, Hugh's Room 2261 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON (just south of Dundas West subway station)

Tickets $ 20 Advance / $ 22.50 Door (includes HST)
Performance at 8: 30 pm
January 12 - March 15, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Beginner Dance Classes, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. (one block W of Chester Stn.) Street parking.

All classes are Thursday, from 7: 30 - 9: 30 pm
Cost: $ 85 for ten weekly classes, including HST (You can try the first class before paying).
No partner or experience required. Soft-soled shoes required.

Questions: Sue Ann Bryce 416.266.5423 sueann2@sympatico.ca

Visit http://www.rscdstoronto.org for all information about classes and events.
January 12 - March 15, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Intermediate Dance Classes, Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave. (one block W of Chester Stn.) Street parking.

All classes are Thursday, from 7: 30 - 9: 30 pm
Cost: $ 85 for ten weekly classes, including HST (You can try the first class before paying).
No partner required. Soft-soled shoes required.

Questions: Sue Ann Bryce 416.266.5423 sueann2@sympatico.ca

Visit http://www.rscdstoronto.org for all information about classes and events.
January 12 - March 15, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Advanced Dance Classes, Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. Ɨ min walk SW of Runnymede st.) Free parking on site.

All classes are Thursday, from 7: 30 - 9: 30 pm
Cost: $ 85 for ten weekly classes, including HST (You can try the first class before paying).
No partner required. Soft-soled shoes required.

Questions: Sue Ann Bryce 416.266.5423 sueann2@sympatico.ca

Visit http://www.rscdstoronto.org for all information about classes and events.
Friday January 13 and Saturday January 14, 2012 Enter the Haggis, , 2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto (just south of Dundas W. subway station)

8: 30 pm, Tickets: $ 20 advance / $ 22.50 at the door
Saturday January 14, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association January Dance, Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. ( N of Lawrence Ave E., lst light north of the long bridge, opposite the Granite Club). Free parking on Crescent School site

8 pm - 10: 30 pm
Music by The Scottish Accent.

Members: $ 22 / Non-Members: $ 28 / Student Members ( 18 - 25 yrs.): $ 10 / Youth (under 18): $ 5: / Spectators: $ 5 (all prices include HST)

All dances are briefed and usually walked through. Briefing sheets will be available at the door and on website as available. Contact: Forbes Duncan 416.266.3377 email: fmduncan@sympatico.ca For information on all events, classes etc, see http://www.rscdstoronto.org
Friday January 27, 2012



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Canadian Celtic Arts Association Annual Robbie Burns Night, Charbonnel Lounge, Elmsley Hall, 81 St. Mary Street

Doors open at 7 pm / Dinner at 8 pm
Tickets $ 40 each / $ 30 students - cash bar

Please join us for a buffet dinner and evening of "ceilidh-style" entertainment. as we celebrate the life and work of Scotland's most famous bard.

Seating is limited and dinner is by pre-paid reservation only. Please send your cheque payable to "Canadian Celtic Arts Association) to c/o Celtic Studies, 81 St. Mary St., Toronto ON M5S 1J4, on or before Friday January 21, 2011. For more information please call Jean Talman at 416.9267145 or email jean.talman@utoronto.ca Your tickets will be held at the door.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 Celtic Studies Speakers Series, Alumni Hall, Room 400, St. Michael's College, 81 St. Mary Street

6 p.m.

His Excellency Ray Bassett, Irish Ambassador to Canada
"Recollections on the Good Friday Agreement"

Free admission. All welcome.

This series is made possible by the generosity of a grant from the http://irishculturalsocietyoftoronto.com/
Saturday February 18, 2012 The Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association 49th Annual Tartan Ball, Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. W., Toronto

Reception 6: 00pm, Dinner 7: 00pm, Grand March 8: 45pm, Dancing 9: 00pm. Music by The Scottish Accent

Contacts: Convenor Louis Racic 416.253.6018 racic@sympatico.ca
Tickets: Jane Robinson 416.463.5016 janer1@sympatico.ca
Cost: $ 120 RSCDS Members, $ 135 Non-members

Dance programme and more Information: www.rscdstoronto.org
Wednesday February 22, 2012

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Tony McManus, , 2261 Dundas St. W. Toronto (just south of Dundas W. subway station)

8: 30 pm, Tickets: $ 20 advance / $ 22.50 at the door
Saturday March 3, 2012 Amadeus Choir Annual Celtic Celebration, Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, Toronto

Toes will be tapping when the Amadeus Choir hosts its annual Celtic Celebration. Join us at 2: 00 pm or 7: 30 pm for music, food, and fun, and experience the warmth and exuberance of Canada's Celtic heritage.

Artistic Director Lydia Adams leads the choir in a performance of favourite Scottish, Irish, and Maritime songs, and talented quintet Rant Maggie Rant brings their Celtic world beat to this high-energy celebration. Additional highlights include a silent auction, games, drink (cash bar) and delectable nibbles.

Tickets are $ 35 for adults, $ 30 for seniors/students. Group rates are available. All proceeds support the artistic initiatives of the Amadeus Choir. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact the choir office at 416.446.0188 or email amachoir@idirect.com
Saturday March 10, 2012

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Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Beginners' Night Dance, Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. ( N of Lawrence Ave E., lst light north of the long bridge, opposite the Granite Club). Free parking on Crescent School site

8 pm - 10: 30 pm
Music by The Scottish Accent.

Special price for Beginners enrolled in Branch Classes: $ 10.
Members: $ 22 / Non-Members: $ 28 / Student Members ( 18 - 25 yrs.): $ 10 / Youth (under 18): $ 5: / Spectators: $ 5 (all prices include HST)

All dances are briefed and usually walked through. Briefing sheets will be available at the door and on website as available. Contact: Forbes Duncan 416.266.3377 email: fmduncan@sympatico.ca For information on all events, classes etc, see http://www.rscdstoronto.org
Saturday April 14, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association April Dance, Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. ( N of Lawrence Ave E., lst light north of the long bridge, opposite the Granite Club). Free parking on Crescent School site

8 pm - 10: 30 pm
Music by The Scottish Accent.

Members: $ 22 / Non-Members: $ 28 / Student Members ( 18 - 25 yrs.): $ 10 / Youth (under 18): $ 5: / Spectators: $ 5 (all prices include HST)

All dances are briefed and usually walked through. Briefing sheets will be available at the door and on website as available. Contact: Forbes Duncan 416.266.3377 email: fmduncan@sympatico.ca For information on all events, classes etc, see http://www.rscdstoronto.org
Saturday April 21, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association presents Youth Ball, Newtonbrook United Church, Cummer & Yonge, Willowdale ON

For young dancers aged 10 - 20-ish

Reception 5: 00 pm, Dinner 5: 30 pm, Grand March 7: 00 pm.

More details to come.
Saturday April 28, 2012

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Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association Annual General General Meeting and Dance, Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. ( N of Lawrence Ave E., lst light north of the long bridge, opposite the Granite Club). Free parking on Crescent School site

7: 30 pm - 10: 30 pm
Music by Don Bartlett & The Scottish Heirs.

Meeting Only: Free / / Members: $ 15 / Non-Members: $ 20 / Student Members ( 18 - 25 yrs.): $ 10 / Youth (under 18): $ 5: / Spectators: $ 5 (all prices include HST)

All dances are briefed and usually walked through. Briefing sheets will be available at the door and on website as available. Contact: Forbes Duncan 416.266.3377 email: fmduncan@sympatico.ca For information on all events, classes etc, see http://www.rscdstoronto.org
Saturday May 12, 2012
(date to be confirmed)


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Toronto Scottish Country Dance Association West Toronto Ball, Rameses Temple, 3100 Keele Street, North York ON

The 44th Annual Beginners' Ball. Music by The Scottish Accent.

5: 30 pm - 12: 30 am

More details to come.
Tuesday June 5, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance AssociationDancing in the Park, Edwards Gardens on the Green, Leslie & Lawrence Ave., Don Mills

Free, dancing from 7 pm until dusk, with live music by The Scottish Accent.
Tuesday June 12, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance AssociationDancing in the Park, Edwards Gardens on the Green, Leslie & Lawrence Ave., Don Mills

Free, dancing from 7 pm until dusk, with live music by The Scottish Accent.
Tuesday June 19, 2012 Toronto Scottish Country Dance AssociationDancing in the Park, Edwards Gardens on the Green, Leslie & Lawrence Ave., Don Mills

Free, dancing from 7 pm until dusk, with live music by The Scottish Accent.
Tuesday June 26, 2012

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Toronto Scottish Country Dance AssociationDancing in the Park, Edwards Gardens on the Green, Leslie & Lawrence Ave., Don Mills

Free, dancing from 7 pm until dusk, with live music by The Scottish Accent.


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