Open Houses
As part of Culture Days we are hosting an Open House on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 7 – 9:30 pm.
What can I expect?
Refreshments (tea and dainties) will be served partway through the evening while the band takes a break. A costumed demonstration of English dancing as well as a demonstration by both the women’s and men’s Morris teams, a demonstration of the Northumbrian pipes and a sing-a-long will happen during the evening.
What level of fitness do I need to have to participate?
This dance form requires moderate fitness. Mental and physical agility are essential components. . (Can you run up a flight or two of stairs without difficulty, hop on one foot 5 times, switch feet and 5 hops on that foot?)
Verbal directions are given for each dance and so being able to hear well is important.
Open Houses are FREE and are the perfect place to see if English dancing is right for you. We usually hold one in the early fall, and another after the winter holidays. Please note that this dance form requires moderate fitness. Mental and physical agility are essential components.
Fall Session
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
Fall Intermediate and General Classes
Wednesday classes will resume for returning members on September 18, 2024.
Fall Wednesday classes run from October 2nd to mid-December.
We have two levelled classes on Wednesday nights – Intermediate and General.
Intermediate 7:15 – 8:15. Doors open at 7:00.
General 8:15 – 9:30. Doors open at 8:00.
Dancers in the Intermediate class are welcome and encouraged to stay for the General class. There is no cost difference if you come for one or both classes.
Fall Workshops
Saturday Nov 2, at St. Marks
Workshop #1 10:30 – 12
Workshop #2 1 – 2:30
Evening Dance | Doors at 7, Dancing at 7:30
Christmas Party
Saturday, December 14 at St. George’s Anglican Church
Advanced Class
The Advanced Class generally meets from 1:30 to 3:30 on Sunday afternoons at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
September 29
October 13, 27
November 10, 24
December 8
January 12, 26
February 9, 23
March 9, 23
April 13
May 4 (windup)
Winter Session
Winter Intermediate and General Classes
Wednesday classes will resume for returning members on January 8, 2025 and run until ealry May (exact date of final class has not been set yet).
The Winter Open House will be January 15, 2025.
We have two levelled classes on Wednesday nights – Intermediate and General.
Intermediate 7:15 – 8:15. Doors open at 7:00.
General 8:15 – 9:30. Doors open at 8:00.
Dancers in the Intermediate class are welcome and encouraged to stay for the General class. There is no cost difference if you come for one or both classes.
Founders’ Frolics Potluck, Ceilidh and Dance
March 8 – Potluck, Ceilidh and Dance at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Spring Workshop
April 25, 26 and 27 – a weekend of dancing and instruction from a visiting caller Kalia Kliban from California. (Locations to be determined)
AGM
Wednesday, May 14 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Summer Dancing “On the Green”
Join us as we continue to dance outdoors during the summer. Outdoor dancing, open to all & sundry, Dances are all beginner friendly, so bring a friend or two!