Hi there Ceilidh dancers. Well the university year drawing to a close with students having to swot for exams or moving back home or to a job which really affectted our Ceildh dance last week. Our attendance was just under 100 but those who came all had an enjoyable evening with some newly graduated teachers and some teachers in training getting some experience at teaching a large class
At the Ceildh in March there was great enthusiasm for an extra dance so we have reserved the hall for the last Friday in May – May 29 – so add that to your calendars and tell everyone you meet about it for it is not advertised other than here and on the RSCDS website. It is therefore up to you to ensure we get a good attendance!! Online tickets will on on sale on Monday May 25 at 10 am at
https://rscdsvancouver.org/events/vancouver-ceilidh-2026-may/
Online tickets must be redeemed by 8:30pm unless you advise us before 4pm (use the email listed in your receipt).
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A bight & cheery jig
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This lady has face paiting down to a fine art!!
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Our lawn (it is grass and moss as it is in the shade of trees most of the day) is a feast for the local racoons looking for grubs so we had moss killer put down and then I punched holes in the sod with a two hole puncher. It was had work as the ground was hard and not ideal for my new knee, but I tried to pace myself over the week and finally gat it done yesterday. Today we spread a grub killer and now we have the sprinkler going to water it in. Hopefully it will all mean a nice green lawn that we can occasionally dance on!!
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A ripping rant – no it is not Donald or Mark!!
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Please see “Coming Events” tab for all information.
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, May 29, 2026. You still have some time to spread the word about all the Ceilidh Dances as that is the best (and cheapest) form of advertising. It is great exercise and fun, for all ages, too. Note the new price – $20 (students $15). 80 tickets will go on sale on Monday, May 25 at 10 am. The link is https://rscdsvancouver.org/events/vancouver-ceilidh-2026-may/
The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 — 7:45 pm and the dance from 8 — 11 p.m. and all dances will be walked and talked through. The price is only – $20 or $15 for students which, for what you get is a super bargain — everyone is welcome. No partner is required and you should wear FLAT, comfy shoes and loose clothing. Children are also welcome but should be prepared to dance with other people as some of the dances require a change of partner. Come early as we have set maximums for the class 80 and the dance 160.
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Thanks to Belinda we now have a presence on Instagram so you can follow us on instagram.com/vancouver.ceilidhs
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Please check it out and make Belinda very happy!!
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It is too late to come along and join in one of many Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes as all classes will be closing for the summer but they will all start up again in September and you will still be made welcome. Many classes have a policy that the first night is FREE! Plan to come along to try out a class next week. There are classes all around and on different nights so
GIVE IT A GO!
Go to either www.rscdsvancouver.org or www,vancouverceilidh.org for a list of class locations and times.
In the meantime there is the Ceilidh on May 29 and after the Highland Games there will be dancing in Stanley Park on monday evenings from 7 pm to dusk weather permitting. More info to come at www.rscdsvancouver.org
For those who don’t know SCD is a fabulous pastime which is super exercise for body and mind. SCD is, naturally, rooted in Scotland but there are groups in almost every country so you can learn here and then dance with other groups when you vacation or travel. SCD is not to be confused with Highland Dancing which is more solo dancing. SCD is usually done with a partner in groups or sets however you do not need to come with a partner. It is more akin to Square Dancing. It takes a year or two of classes, workshops, etc. to get the basics learnt then you can hone your skills in advanced classes. You start by learning the steps and formations. Dances (of which there are over 13,000) are made up of these formations so a good grounding will give you the ability to learn a new dance fairly quickly. SCD has its HQ in Scotland and is known as the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) and there is a Vancouver Branch of the RSCDS under which there are many clubs throughout the Province (there also are Branches in Victoria and Seattle). There are a great many classes and the ones in the Vancouver area are listed below. Come along — check us out — the first night is usually free and thereafter it will average about $10 a night and that’s for a 2 hour class! You will find many friendly people who will be eager to help you and welcome you to their club. You never know you actually might like it!!
Check the list of classes at either at www.vancouverceilidh.org or www.rscdsvancouver.org. Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations
as well there are classes all up and down Vancouver Island, a number of the Gulf Islands, the Cariboo, Okanagan, etc. etc. and there are various groups all over this great Province, Country, World and who knows where else! Check the Branch website for all these details – www.rscdsvancouver.org
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For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org and www.rscdsvancouver.org.
Other announcements etc:
Seattle Branch – info at www.rscds-seattle.org
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The next monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held Friday, May 29, 2026 in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73rd & Hudson which is between Oak & Granville), Vancouver. The Ceilidh Dances are a great way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Invite all your friends along.
What a great way to celebrate and have fun. It really is good exercise so tell all your frends to come to the next dance AND to bring their other friends, spouses, partners, etc. It only costs $20 – it is worth so much more in fun, exercise and camaraderie. Suggestions to improve our advertising are always welcome. Don’t forget to tell them about the website www.vancouverceilidh.org and get them to “subscribe” to the newsletter. Tell them to come early or buy tickets online for it is popular! Online tickets go on sale at 10 am Monday April 20 — https://rscdsvancouver.org/events/vancouver-ceilidh-2026-apr/-
We always need your support both by coming along and by helping us to advertise these dances by whatever means you use to communicate with your friends be it e-mail, Face-Book, Twitter, Text or even telephone! Most of you have been to at least one Ceilidh Dance so you know how it goes. You don’t need a partner; you don’t need any experience; you should wear FLAT soft soled shoes; we walk, talk, and call every dance and you should come to have fun and have a good evening on exercise and entertainment and maybe even to learn!
There is a FREE class from 7 — 7:45 p.m. and the dance from 8 — 10:30 p.m. with live music by Calanais.
The schedule for the 2026 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course —
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May 29 – Unadvertised extra date
September 25
October 23
November 13 Date change
4th contribution
The Masons Apron Marian Anderson & her Band Highland dances Vol 12
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You should check the website – www.vancouverceilidh.org – from time to time as you can find various pages listing “Ceilidhs and Events;” Classes:” Duncan’s List;” etc. On these pages you can check all the upcoming events, where all the classes are located, times, etc. You should also have a look at the Vancouver Branch website from time to time – www.rscdsvancouver.org – as there is always useful information on it and it is a very good looking site.
If you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org
Please check the website – www.rscdsvancouver.org for updates, pictures and news.
Dance — it is good for your health.
Millport
Keep sending jokes, pictures and info you wish to have included. Don’t forget to look at our web pages at www.vancouverceilidh.org
If you know of anyone who would like to be on the mailing list please send them the web address – www.vancouverceilidh.org and ask them to subscribe. If anyone has good pictures from the Ceilidh Dances please send them to me so I can put them on the web page.
Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..!
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May your troubles be l, may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
Duncan ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org