by Dan Roy | Nov 24, 2022 | Newsletters
All join hands for a warm winter cheer! We are thrilled to know that many modern square dance Clubs across Ontario have kicked off the fall season with regular classes and dancing. And we hope this continues, one way or another, as we head into special events for the...
by Dan Roy | May 17, 2022 | Newsletters
Greetings to all Ontario dancers! – (PDF Printable Version) At his time of year clubs are usually celebrating the graduation of new dancers and also the end of another dance season. Unfortunately, many clubs did not dance this 2021/22 dance year; some due to...
by Dan Roy | Dec 13, 2021 | Newsletters
Greetings to all Ontario dancers! – (PDF Printable Version) As the second year of living with Covid-19 draws to a close, we are very pleased to hear that some of our clubs have started up again. While some dancers are not yet ready to join in, those who do come...
by Dan Roy | Oct 31, 2021 | Articles
Traditional contra dancing and modern western square dancing are both dynamite dance activities to get involved in. They each have their own flavour and cultural norms. Let’s look at similarities: Both dance forms have a caller who teaches and calls the dances. Both...
by Dan Roy | Sep 22, 2021 | Newsletters
Greetings to all dancers! September 22 marks the official start of Fall when we all should be back at our clubs dancing, welcoming new members and sharing stories of our summer activities. Unfortunately that is not happening in most places in Ontario. Covid-19 is...
by Dan Roy | May 3, 2021 | Meeting Minutes
OSRDF – AGM Meeting Of April 17, 2021 – Summary THE ONTARIO SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE FEDERATION INC. Virtual Zoom Meeting held April 17, 2021 AT 1:30 P.M, with 25 people attending Membership With regards to membership, the Canadian Society has paid insurance...
by Dan Roy | May 2, 2021 | Newsletters
Newsletter – Summer 2020 Spring greetings to all dancer! This time last year who would have imagined we’d still be asking the same question now; “When can we get together and dance?” Well, we still don’t know! With the ongoing vaccination program it’s looking brighter...
by Dan Roy | Mar 5, 2021 | Articles
The Evolution of Modern Square Dancing When most people hear the term “square dancing”, they immediately think back to their memories of school dance programs, where they tried to interpret what to do upon the commands of “do-si-do” and “allemande left.” For many, to...
by Dan Roy | Mar 5, 2021 | Articles
How to Begin? There are over 100 square and round dance clubs across Ontario, most of whom have weekly dance nights where you can participate in a regular dance program. Clubs may host special dances on Theme Nights, or others such as Valentine’s Dances. You should...
by Dan Roy | Mar 4, 2021 | Articles
Health Benefits Square and Round Dancing has been described as “fitness at its best” in the article “It’s Fun to Get Fit for Under a Fin”, by Corben Geis in the July 2004 issue of American Square Dance. From helping to control weight gain to decreasing blood pressure...
