Open Houses
Our next Open House will be Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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.
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.
Fall Workshop and Evening Dance
The first Saturday in November we host two daytime workshops and an evening community dance. The workshops are open to members, but the evening is a community dance open to all.
Christmas Dinner and Dance
The second Saturday in December, we come together for a shared potluck dinner, dancing and carolling. Many of of members enjoy dressing in historical or modern finery. Guests are welcomed and a couple of dances are open to all. Most of the dances have been practiced in the weeks leading up to event and it is an opportunity for everyone to show their newly acquired skills amidst good food and fellowship.
Founders’ Frolics Potluck, Ceilidh and Dance
In early March we come together for an evening potluck, a Ceilidh, where members share may share their talents in oratory, musical instruments, singing, and even art. And of course, we dance! This evening is in honour of our founders, David Williams and John Trevenen.
Grand Ball at the Fort Garry Hotel (in even years)
Every other year near the end of April, we have a Grand Ball with a dinner and dance at the Fort Garry Hotel. Guests from around the country often join us. Village Green maintains a Costume Closet where members can borrow historical and modern finery.
Spring Workshop (in odd years)
In even years near the end of April, we offer a weekend conference with a guest caller who leads us in 2 evenings of dance, 3 or 4 workshops, and a shared Sunday brunch.
In 2025 we welcomed teacher and caller Kalia Kliban and fiddler, Jon Berger from the band “Persons of Quality”. (Information here)
AGM
In early May we wind up our year with our quick Annual General Meeting and one last evening of dancing.
Summer Dancing “On the Green”
During the summer months, conditions permitting, we dance casually outside, usually at Assiniboine Park. All are welcomed to join us. There is no cost and no registration for summer dancing.