Ontario Square and Round Dance Federation

The Ontario Square and Round Dance Federation will be hosting a Virtual Annual General Meeting on Saturday May 30 at 10 am. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this will be a Web Hosted Zoom meeting. If you would like to attend, send an email request to [email protected] Those submitting requests will be sent an email invitation with a computer link to the meeting. You should receive the link email on May 29

"The 2020 Canadian National committee is committed to our convention. We realize that times are not what they once were and while there have been many cancellations of many dances, we remain optimistic that circumstances will change for the better. We hope to be the light at the end of the tunnel. We will make a decision at the end of April, based on input from the government, medical and other informed individuals.... In the meantime, stay home and stay safe." Sylvia Secretary for 2020 Festival

With the many cancellations as a result of Covid 19, and with the uncertainty of the longevity of the pandemic, I have been asked by numerous people about the fate of festival 2020 in Surrey BC and about the Alaska Cruise. I spoke yesterday with Norm Cox, co-chair of the Convention, we agreed to follow events as they pertain to the US National Festival scheduled for June of this year. Also, the CSRDS Convention has been in discussion with the venue owners. They have given the... 2020 coordinators until the end of April to make a decision. Should the Convention be cancelled by that time they will receive a 60% rebate of deposits. After that date, no refunds guaranteed. We will monitor this closely and keep you posted. With regard to the cruise, it is a private and not a CSRDS event. It is up to each individual to contact the travel agent to determine the outcome. Please ensure your provincial Federation or Association or Club is made aware of the foregoing. All the best with the continuing crisis. Cheers Eric McCormack President CSRDS

A big kudos to our member clubs. The recommendation from the Ontario Federation to suspend classes and events has had the desired effect. Most dancing in the re...gion has now been suspended until at least Apr 5. Well reassess at that time, and send out a new bulletin. Judging by stories from the west coast, where the virus went like wildfire through square dance clubs, weve taken the right step. Stay well. I hope to see you on the dance floor again soon. See more

Square Dancing is a great way to have fun, keep active and get connected to people in your community. Clubs across the GTA are having open houses. Check out up-coming new-dancer friendly events. No experience or partner necessary http://td-dance.ca/faq/default.html

our September calendar is filling up with new dancer nights. Look for an open house near you: Kingston, Napanee, Port Hope, Peterborough, Toronto, Etobicoke, Gu...elph, Waterdown. Meet your neighbours, kick back and have some fun. Our New Dancer page has the details: http://td-dance.ca/faq/default.html See more

Thursday quiz: name those callers. (hint, theyll be calling at the Triangle Squares Fly-in May 24-26). Lots of registration options: full weekend, Saturday, single sessions. And 1/2-price for 1st-timers. More info: https://trianglesquares.com/flyin/

Please note the Ontario Federation Annual General Meeting will be help in Peterborough at Crestwood Secondary School on Sat April 13, 2019 at 1 pm - same location as the Spring Spree Dance. Why not make a date to attend both!

callers-eye view of the dance floor at the recent Joint Toronto & District dance hosted by Guelph. Dave Williamson & Jeff Priest, both with great singing voice...s and repertories. If your club is interested in hosting a dance, the aims and terms of the Joint T&D dances are on our Resources page http://td-dance.ca/links/default.html As Jim Lee likes to say, the callers see a lotta things up there. See more

Shots from the Beef a la King dance in Waterdown, Ontario last Feb. Round dancing is popular at the Waterdown Village Squares. Its referred to as choreographed... ballroom. Same dance floor chops, only the cuer worries about the sequence of steps for you, and cues them over the music. Home caller Jim Lee is one of the greats, and keeps the floor humming with his singing calls. See more

huge news! theres a new square dance club in Ontario: the Town Squares in La Salette, which is south-west of Brantford. Gail Mottashed is the caller. Heres a pic of Gail (c) and some of the dancers at the recent Joint Toronto & District dance in Guelph. Club info is here: https://swosda.ca/club_listings/the-town-squares/ they have the coolest badges..

club banner: Ottawa Date Squares. Kudos on hosting a successful @IAGSDC Fly-in. Mark your calendars for Sept 2020.

Convention 2018 is just around the corner (July 19, 20, 21, 2018. Shos your colour by attending the Banner Parade on Friday morning at 9 m

Have you taken the time to check out the great lineup of callers for the Trail-in dance on Wed. July 18. Remember, this is just a snippet of what the convention will be like. Come out and enjoy!

Trail-In Dance, Everyone Welcome You dont even have to be registered to enjoy this fabulous line-up of entertainers at the Pre-convention dance. 3 hours of dancing in 2 rooms - WOW

The @Triangle Squares have their annual Fly-in May 25-7, and are excited to have Vic Ceder as the visiting caller. Hes one of the great showmen in square dance..., so dont miss this opportunity. Full weekend pricing for out-of-towners, and special Saturday pricing for dancers who live in the region. Half-price for 1st-timers. Register in advance or at the door. Info here: https://trianglesquares.com/flyin/ See more

Check out the Canadian National Square & Round Dance Convention www.squaredance.ca/2018 Square Dancing, Round Dancing, Contra Dancing, Seminars, & Vendors.

Convention 2018 Registrations continue to climb, although slowly. Time to commit is NOW!

club banner, Oshawa Squares

The Canadian Square & Round Dance Society has a new web site. https://csrds.ca/ Let us know what you think.

Swinging Bs last night was last dance of this year

dancing, costumes, visitors and food - all helped mark the Triangle Squares 30th anniversary. Congrats again to all present and past members. Congrats again to Pam & Barry on their recent Trillium Award. Happy holidays everyone!

Convention 2018 Registration Update ARE YOU REGISTERED YET ?

Presentation of the most recent Trillium Awards at the recent Joint Toronto & District dance in Peterborough. Congratulations to the winners.

Having fun with the audience at the Western Fair in London. Lots of people gave square dancing a try. It was great to have the exposure. Everybody loved it, and we are already booked for next year. Sorry you hear me telling my daughter to turn the other way hahaha.

club banner, Lift Lock Squares, picturesque Peterborough, Ontario