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THE TORONTO ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER ~ FEBRUARY 2015 www.DanceScottish.ca From the Chair… Tartan Ball: Halcyon Videos he January dance Twas a lot of fun; unfortunately, the attendance was down, but the Board and Monthly Dance Committee are con- John Clark sidering some changes to make it more inviting. As I sit and write this article, I refect on the two Burns’ celebrations I recently attended. You can never have enough haggis, and we met some great people. This hyper colour image (above, left side) is a frame from a video of Castle of Mey (shown at right side). Tere are thirty-four sleeps until the most It was processed with a Topaz filter to define edges and warm colours to appear like a sketch or painting. elegant event in our dance calendar, the Tar- s you anticipate the 52nd Tartan Ball, perhaps you muse upon Tartan Balls past and mentally tan Ball. I hope you have your tickets. Aconjure rich colours, fowing gowns, faring kilts, and elegantly pointed toes. Tat is my halcyon For those who are basic dancers, just start- image, cruelly tweaked when video shows what I really dance like. But the ball is not about perfection ing out, come down and sit in the balcony, — it’s about conviviality, spectacle, and fun! Tose qualities shine brightly in videos from previous enjoy the atmosphere as the dancers go Tartan Balls now posted at: www.dancescottish.ca/Tartan_Ball_History.html Each ball video shows high energy, high spirits, and smiling faces. Speaking as a member of the through the fgures, and see what you can do Marketing Committee — that is the sizzle we need for selling the Scottish country dance experience with a little learning and practice. You will be we offer! Please share the videos with friends and family by word of mouth and the social media. welcomed. Tanks to the teachers who are Many of us, me foremost, have only a murky grasp of the intricacies of Facebook and Twitter, but preparing us for this wonderful evening. we can still use these media to spread the joy of Scottish country dancing. For example, late one Te notice for Volunteer Awards has gone Friday evening I posted to Facebook a video of 8 men dancing Reel of the 51st at the 51st Tartan Ball (captured by Mairi Collins on her cell phone!). A few people “liked” the video but (and this is key) out. Does your group have someone special some “shared” the video on their own Facebook accounts, for friends to see. By Saturday, 24 hours who works quietly behind the scenes to keep later, the video was viewed by over 400 people. Not exactly “viral” but signifcant free advertising for your group or committee running? Nominate us. So, if you like a posted RSCDS Toronto video, don’t just “like” it, please “share” it. When folks see that individual for one of the Association’s how much fun we’re having perhaps they will want to join us. Volunteer Awards. In case you didn’t know, the Tartan Ball briefs and diagrams you can download from the website Susan and I look forward to seeing now have links to videos of most of the dances on the programme. Tis will be a feature of future postings for Monthly Dances as well. Dance diagramist extraordinaire, Keith Rose, from Britain, you at the Tartan Ball. graciously made special diagrams to complete the collection for our Tartan Ball. ! See more Tartan Ball videos, and others, here: www.dancescottish.ca/Video_Toronto_Assoc.html . Rob Lockhart, webmaster www.dancescottish.ca AGM Motions Deadline 2358 YouTube views in 10 months 400+ Facebook views in 24 hours The RSCDS Toronto annual general meeting on April 25 is fast approaching. According to our bylaws, motions to the meeting must be submitted by February 24 – 60 days prior to the AGM. Any member who would like to submit a motion should send details to Nancy White nawhite15@ gmail.com or to John Clark [email protected]. Reel of the 51st at back of the hall Reel of the 51st at front of the hall (mostly Rosedale youth and parents) (middle-aged men of youthful spirit) Set & Link ~ February 2015 ~ Page !1 March Beginners’ Dance Special Events Date & Time: Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Place: Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave. South Simcoe Valentine Workshop Music: Scotch Mist Saturday, February 14 ~ 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ~ $35/dancer Knox Presbyterian Church, 180 King St. S., Alliston Host Groups: • ASTA • Aurora • St. Andrews • Woodglen Bring your loved one to Alliston for a workshop Charlestown Chaser 4 x 32 J A Second Book of Graded SCD/2 with Moira Korus and Lou Emslie. We’ll have mu- Jessie’s Hornpipe 8 x 32 R RSCDS Book 8/9 sic by Laird Brown and Don Wood, and a country Rob Roy MacGregor 8 x 32 S RSCDS Book 26/7 lunch. 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. A Tea Dance follows at Cutty Sark 8 x 32 J RSCDS Book 40/2 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Contact: Irene Wilson 705 435 2361. Fi r s t Lo ve 8 x 3 2 S Let’s All Dance,Too Erin Mills Welcomes Ron Wallace Th e Fi f e H u n t 8 x 3 2 R MMM/24 Friday, March 27, 2015 ~ 7:30 p.m. Interval Mississauga Senior's Centre, 1389 Cawthra Rd. (in Olga Tyne Auditorium) Ladies’ Fancy 6 x 32 J RSCDS Book 13/12 Ron Wallace will teach; Don Bartlett will play. We’ll all have fun. L a d y G l a s g o w 8 x 3 2 S MMM/45 Further info: Jean Hamilton 905 566 9599. H e d w i g’s R e e l 8 x 32 R A Second Book of Graded SCD/9 The Scots Bonnet 8 x 32 J RSCDS Book 10/9 30th Annual West End Workshop Wisp of Thistle 8 x 32 S RSCDS Book 37/4 Saturday, March 28, 2015 8:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Anderson’s Rant 8 x 32 R MMM / 2 Turner Fenton Secondary School, Brampton Extra Teachers: Ron Wallace (California), Scott Reid Fish and Chips 4 x 32 J Let’s All Dance,Too (Hamilton), Keith Bark (Mississauga). Musicians: Don Bartlett, Fred Moyes, Laird Brown, The Monthly Dance is a scent-free and nut-free environment. ! Hand sanitizers will be available. DonWood. Cost: $58 workshop, lunch, and tea dance, $30 Youth, $20 tea dance only. Vendors: Note: Street shoes are not allowed in any part of the gym. TACBooks, RSCDS Toronto shirts, and CDs will be Cost (incl. HST): • • Beginner Class participants - $10 • TA Members - $22 available for purchase. Cash or cheques only please. • Non-members - $28 • Student members - $10 • Youth / Spectators - $5 Info at www.dancescottish.ca or [email protected] Teacher Workshop with Ron Wallace Sunday, March 29, 2015 ~ 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Clarke Memorial Hall, 161 Lakeshore W., Mississauga January Monthly Dance Report For Teachers & Candidates. Music by Don Bartlett. $15. Scottish Country Tea At the January dance we had decent weather (it was cold but no Saturday, April 11, 2015 snow). We had a good venue, an abundance of goodies for the Fallingbrook Presb. Church, Kingston Road & Woodglen interval, and the music by Scotch Mist was great. Te only thing The Scottish Country Tea is back! The Rosedale parents are missing was dancers. hosting the tea, in its traditional location. Delectable sandwiches We had a total of eighty-seven attending the dance, which is and treats; tea served by men in kilts; dance demos. Proceeds short of what we need to meet expenses. Te programme had support the Youth Ball. Two sittings: noon and 2:30. Tickets $15, some challenging dances but it worked. It was obvious that the from John Clark at [email protected] or call 416-266-3609. majority attending had done their homework — thanks to the 11th Annual Youth Ball teachers at the social groups. Saturday, April 18, 2015 Our hosts were Calvin, Don Mills, St. Clement’s, and South Cummer Avenue United Church, just east of Yonge Street A posh event for young dancers, with a sit-down meal and live Simcoe. Our emcees were Jean Noble, Nigel Keenan, and Teresa music. Tickets available from youth teachers. Lockhart. Tank you, hosts and briefers. Te 50/50 draw was won by Teresa Malek. Te next Monthly Dance, the ever-popular Beginners’ Night, Special Tartan Ball Practices Prepare for the event of the year at these special Ball-centric sessions. is March 14 and it starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission for beginners is $6/evening at each venue. All are welcome. only $10, and all the dances will be briefed and walked. Te Glenview: Two Sessions venue is Crescent School and Scotch Mist will supply the music. Wednesdays, February 11 & 18 ~ 8 p.m. We hope to see many of you there. Glenview Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Ave. (Lawrence & Yonge) …Forbes Duncan • Feb 11: 1st half of the Ball programme. Feb 18: 2nd half of programme Go through the complete Ball programme over the two-week period. Info: www.glenviewscd.org or Ron Coffin: coffi[email protected] 50-50 Draw St Clement’s: Tartan Ball Run-through Proceeds from 50/50 draws at Monthly Dances Monday, February 16 ~ 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. support Dancing In The Park. Bishop Strachan School, 298 Lonsdale Road, Forest Hill At the January 10 dance Theresa Malek won $102.