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ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING
The Dance
English Country Dance began as a combination of formal court
dance and folk dance in the 1600s. It became wildly popular
throughout Europe during the next two centuries.
It was revived 100 years ago. New dances continue to be
devised to this day.
Everyone welcome!
We welcome dancers of all ages and backgrounds. Beginners welcome. LGBTQ+ friendly. You do not need to bring a dance partner; we switch partners every dance. All dances are taught by a dance caller, as we move in graceful patterns with a walking step to beautiful music. We dance for our own enjoyment, not as a performance or competition. Please avoid perfume and scented grooming products. Free Admission on Fridays All of our regular Friday evening dances have Free Admission for everyone. Donations are welcome.
We dance every Tuesday evening at Willowdale Presbyterian Church, 38 Ellerslie Avenue, North York (map); and
every Friday evening at the Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen Street East, Toronto (map), usually on the second floor.
All welcome; no experience required.
EXCEPTION: Friday November 11 (2022) dance will be held at Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Church (location below).
[More info]
Monthly special dances with guest callers! November 20, December 10, January 1, March 11, April 7 and 8.
[Information about special dances]
Save the date! Dance weekend September 29 to October 1, 2023, with caller Joanna Reiner Wilkinson and live music by Goldcrest.
Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Church
310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
(Just west of Chester subway station)
https://www.nuuc.ca
Enter through the north-east doors, off Jackman Avenue.
Note: This is NOT our primary dance location. This is the
location of a particular dance only if it explicitly says “NUUC” in
the listing for that dance.
Ralph Thornton Centre
Second floor
765 Queen Street East, Toronto
(Two blocks east of Broadview Ave)
http://www.ralphthornton.org
Note: This is the primary location for our Friday evening dances.
The special dances are held at various locations. The location
address is mentioned with each special dance.
Willowdale Presbyterian Church
38 Ellerslie Avenue, Toronto
(Near North York Centre subway station)
Entrance at the east side.
Note: This is the primary location for our Tuesday evening
dances. The special dances are held at various locations. The
location address is mentioned with each special dance.
St Barnabas Anglican Church
175 Hampton Avenue, Toronto
(Just west of Chester subway station)
http://www.stbarnabas-toronto.com
Enter through the children’s play area off Hampton Avenue.
Note: This is NOT our primary dance location. This is the
location of a particular dance only if it explicitly says “St
Barnabas Church” in the listing for that dance.
NOTE changed location Friday November 11!
