Delaware Valley RSCDS: Special Events
Each year the Delaware Valley Branch runs the Delaware Ball Tea Dance (mid autumn), Hogmanay New Year's Ball, and a Spring Ball. On *even* years the Branch holds a biennial Ceilidh on a Saturday in late January or early February close to Burns' Night.
Swarthmore College students host an English-Scottish Ball on the Saturday closest to Valentine's Day, and the Bi-Co class usually hosts parties at the beginning and end of the dance year.
These events are open to all dancers from the Branch and beyond, at all levels of skill.
Enjoy!
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Community Ceilidh
| Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a Gaelic word for a casual party with music and dancing and a variety of entertainment. Come and enjoy a variety of ceilidh dances, Scottish country dances, couple dances, and more! These events are suitable for inexperienced and experienced dancers of all ages. No partner needed. Just bring your dancing shoes (sneakers will do) and your enthusiasm. Check calendar for dates and times. |
The Bob McNair Memorial Ceilidh, Saturday, February 27th, 2010
There's time for the talents of most everyone!
Amuse us with wit, delight us with song,
Act out a skit, recount a tale long,
Please don't be shy, don't put off or stall,
Reserve your spot now --- Just give us a call !
The ceilidh will start with a short dance program of ceilidh dances, followed by acts silly and serious, and some group singing, ending with a marvellous tea. Our local musicians will be playing for the dancing and singing.
Ceilidh acts are short (less than 5 minutes) and vary widely from storytelling, to dance (solo or group), music (voice or instruments), recitation, skits or ?
Contact Ceilidh Master Dan Emery 215-591-0750 to sign up your act.
When: 8:00pmWhere: St. Paul's Church
22 East Chestnut Hill Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118 Cost: $10 / Members $8.00 / Students $5.00.
Bring:Tea contribution, ghillies, cash for the auction, and your sense of humor. Performing isn't required but is highly encouraged.
WARNING!!!! Please check the Lost & Found list -- any unclaimed items will be auctioned off at the Ceilidh!
May 30, 2010
Garden Party Dance and Picnic
Join us for a spring frolic of dancing, food, and a picnic amid lovely flowers!
3:00 pm -- St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill (Directions), Flyer , Cheat Sheet.
Cost: $5 members / $7 non-members
A potluck supper follows the dance. Weather permitting, the picnic will held in the home and garden of Geoffrey and Cecily Selling. Please bring ready-to-serve items. In case of inclement weather, we will eat at St. Paul's.