The Nonsuch Ball
An Evening of Unparalleled Splendour
April 27 2024 — Fort Garry Hotel — Crystal Ballroom
Tickets on a Sliding Scale
$75 to $95 ~ dance only $40
Reception at 5:00 ~ Dinner at 6:00 ~ Dancing at 7:30
Live music from the Fine Companions
Billeting Available
For registered attendees – see the program and instructional videos here
Open Houses
Our next Open House will be in September 2024.
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.
Winter Session
Winter Intermediate and General Classes
Wednesday classes will resume for returning members on January 10, 2024.
Winter session Wednesday classes run from January 10 to April 24.
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.
Beginner Workshops – cancelled
Winter Advanced Classes
January 7, 21
February 4, 18
March 10, 24
April 7, 21
May 5 (windup)
Founders’ Frolics: Potluck and Ceilidh
March 9, 2024 at St. Mark’s *Please note that the date has changed. March 9 is the new date.
Doors open at 5:45 | Dinner at 6:15 – 7:00 | Ceilidh & Dance 7:00 – 9:30
Tickets are $15 and a potluck contribution is appreciated
Annual General Meeting
May 8, 2024 at St Mark’s
*Please note that the date has changed. May 8 is the new date.
Family Dances
Our outreach team hosts three family dances annually. They are generally on Saturday evenings at 6:30 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
These dances are open to any children under 18 who are accompanied by an adult. No children may attend if they aren’t in the company of an adult, and no adult may attend without an accompanying child.
Please get in contact if you’re like to be notified when they are scheduled.
Summer Dancing “On the Green”
Summer dancing has concluded for 2023. Thanks to everybody who came out!