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Island Dance ! Sunday July 22, 2012 |
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All details below were for the 2011 Island Dance
We're leaving them here so you can see how wonderful the Island Dances are.
Caller: Scott Higgs
Scott Higgs began dancing in college, and started teaching soon thereafter. For 25 years he has traveled the country (twenty-five states and six foreign countries) calling for contras and English country dances. Dancers characterize Scott's contras as "high-energy" and "swingy." His English dance programs span the spectrum from exuberant to elegant. |
Band: Kumquat Kapers
Kumquat Kapers was formed to play for Vernal's, a Florida dance weekend, several years ago and has been one of the state's most sought-after bands ever since. The group features three veteran contra and English dance musicians: New England fiddle virtuoso Ben Bolker; flute, hammered dulcimer player, and percussionist Sarah Mitchell; and guitarist and former Squirrel, Bill Dudley. Between them, these players have starred in upwards of 30 bands! |
At the Algonquin Island Clubhouse (Ward's Island)
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Where: At the Algonquin Island Clubhouse (Ward's Island)
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 9:30 pm
Cost: $15.00 Cdn
($10.00 Full-Time Students; $8.00 8-17 years; Free Under 8 years)
We will be having a one hour PICNIC break from around 5:30 to 6:30 pm so
it's best to bring your own picnic supper. We will supply water and lemonade.
Limited dining available at the Rectory Cafe and the Ward's Island Café.
Want to stay the night? Check out the Island B&Bs.
Directions:
- Take the ferry to Ward's Island from the docks at the foot
of Bay St. and Queen's Quay. Return fare $6.50 adults, $4.00 students
with cards and seniors. Bikes are allowed on the ferry.
- From the Ward's Island dock, walk to the right (west), past the yachts
on your right and the Rectory
Cafe on your left. Plan for a 10 to 15 minute walk.
- Cross the wooden bridge on your right at Algonquin Bridge Road. This
takes you north onto Algonquin Island.
- As soon as you're over the bridge, turn left (west) and walk past
several streets.
- Turn right at the last street (Wyandot Ave.) and head north. Watch
for the blue and white AIA Clubhouse on your left. You'll see the signs
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Ferry Schedule:
- From the city: Every 30 minutes from 11 am. to 7 p.m., then
every 45 minutes until 11:30 p.m.
- From Ward's Island: Every 30 minutes from 11:15 am to 7:15 pm then every 45 minutes until 11:45 p.m.
For more information about ferry schedules and fares, call 416-392-8193 or visit the Toronto Island Ferry Fares & Schedules on their web site.
Further Info:
Contact Richard at island@tcdance.org or 416-703-4932