Ontario Fiddle and Step Dance Scene
Keeping the tradition alive
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, traditional arts took a significant hit. Enter the Ontario Fiddle and Step Dance Scene, a source to find teachers, camps, contests and resources, and to discover Ontario traditional artists.
Recurring Events
Upcoming Events
Jam Session
August 23, 7:30 pm
The Caledonian, Toronto
Medusa
August 24
Red Bird Live, Ottawa
Allison Lupton Band
August 25
Red Bird Live, Ottawa
The Country Versatiles Dance
August 25, 7-11
Brussels Legion, Brussels
Allison Lupton Band
August 26
Upper Canada Folk Festival, Prescott
Allison Lupton Band
August 27
Coulson Concerts, Oro-Medonte
Pembroke Fiddle Contest
September 1 - 3
Pembroke
The Fitzgeralds
September 4-9
Walters Music Venue, Bright
Get ready to tap your feet and let loose with The Fitzgeralds, the dynamic Canadian family group bringing their electrifying music to our Venue for a whole week! With their high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing, this talented trio will have you on your feet and cheering for more. Don't miss this unforgettable week-long engagement - get your tickets now at our website or Box Office! www.waltersmusicvenue.com
The East Pointers
September 8-10
Supercrawl, Hamilton
The Country Versatiles Dance
September 15, 7-11
Crystal Palace, Mitchell
Great Northern Exhibition
September 23, 2023, 9am-5pm
10 km east of Collingwood
Send registrations to fiddle@greatnorthernex.com
The Country Versatiles Dance
September 29, 7-11
Brussels Legion, Brussels
Metcalfe Fair Fiddle & Step Dancing Competition
Send registrations to fiddle@greatnorthernex.com
September 30, 9:30 am
Metcalfe Fair Grounds, Metalfe
Community Square Dance
September 30, 7:00 pm
Metcalfe Fair Grounds, Metalfe
Gate admission (no additional fee)
All ages welcome
All dances will be taught.
Short Lesson at 6:30 to learn the basics.
Cash bar and light refreshments.
Fiddlers & Accompanists welcome to join in the fun!
Orangeville Fiddle Camp Workshop Weekend
September 30-October 1
Orangeville
We are happy to announce that the workshops are starting up again. Spots are almost filled for this September's weekend. Sign up for September 30/October 1 and join Anne Lederman and Karen Reed. It will be a great weekend of fiddling and more fiddling... Contact karenreedfiddler@gmail.com for details.
Folk Music Ontario Conference
October 12-15
London
The Country Versatiles Dance
October 13, 7-11
Crystal Palace, Mitchell
The Country Versatiles Dance
October 20, 7-11
Brussels Legion, Brussels
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
November 4
Markdale
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
November 6
North Bay
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
November 7
Sault Ste. Marie
The East Pointers
November 8
Grad Club, Kingston
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
November 9
Thunder Bay
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
November 10
Fort Frances
The East Pointers
November 10
The Rivoli, Toronto
The East Pointers
November 12
Royal City Church, Guelph
The East Pointers
November 13
The Aeolian, London
The Country Versatiles Dance
November 17, 7-11
Crystal Palace, Mitchell
The Country Versatiles Dance
November 24, 7-11
Brussels Legion, Brussels
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 3
Dryden
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 6
Blind River
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 7
Parry Sound
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 8
Orillia
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 9
Beamsville
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 10
Milton
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 11
Shelburne
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 12
Trenton
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 13
Belleville
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 15
Kemptville
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 16
Lindsay
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 17
Stratford
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 18
Paris
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 19
Aylmer
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 20
Sarnia
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 21
Chatham
Scott Woods Band Old Time Country Christmas
December 22
Fergus