Step Spritely 2019

The Canton of Monadh and the dancers of Ealdormere, presents a day of most enjoyable dancing. Lessons will be taught by dance masters and musicans traveling far in this most cold winter, and will be followed by a splendid ball in the evening. We hope that many of you, the people of Ealdormere, will also be able to brave the weather and shake off the chill of winter to join us for music and dancing in this lusty pageant.

Event Date

• Saturday February 9, 2019 Note corrected date
• Site opens 9:30am - closes at midnight (or later)

Site

Meadowvale West Church Centre
    6945 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle,
    Mississauga, Ontario
    L5N 2W7

• There is ample free parking
• The hall is wheelchair accessible
• The Church Center is a few minutes North West of Toronto, Ontario along Highway 401
• Transit Access The site is steps from the Meadowvale Town Centre Transit Hub, which is on the Milton GO bus line from Union Station. Here are some basic Public Transit Directions from Toronto which can be altered for any starting point.
• Driving Directions: Have a look at This map, then make your way to the 401 towards Mississauga
• From the West
  • Take Exit 333, Winston Churchill and go south
  • Turn left on Aquitane Avenue
  • Turn right on Glen Erin
  • Turn right on any of the streets which lead to the ring road around the mall
• From the East
  • Take Exit 336, Erin Mills Parkway and go south
  • Turn right on Battleford Road
  • Turn right on Glen Erin
  • Turn left on any of the streets which lead to the ring road around the mall

Fees and Contact Information

• Site fee is by Donation
• After expenses, proceeds will be divided between the Canton of Monadh, the Barony of Septentria and the Ealdormere Waits
• For more information, please contact 

Ealdormere Waits Fundraiser

• Instruments will be loaned for one year under the stewardship of Mistress Emma and Master Martin
• Donations in any amount are welcome and appreciated, but not required

A full day of classes

• Join us for a full day of Mediaeval and Renaissance Dance Classes for everyone, both Social and Performance
• We also have classes for musicians and those with an academic interest in Early Dance
• For questions, comments, or requests about the class list, or to ask to teach, please contact

Evening Ball and Revel

• Ball List to follow
• The ball dances will be taught during the day
• Deserts brought to the potluck will be offered during the revel along with fruit and drinks
• The Site closes Very late!
• All musicians are invited to play for the ball. Please contact us for details

Garb (Costume) Requirements

• Garb is optional during the day while we learn 'about' period dance
• Standard SCA garb requirements (an attempt at pre-17th century costume) apply for the evening Revel and Ball
• To help set the mood in the evening, please try to remain 'in persona' at the ball. (i.e. avoid "modern" topics of conversations)

Lunch, Supper and Drinks

• Lunch and dinner details to follow
• Drinks
  • Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the event
  • The site is dry (Ontario law prohibits BYOB).
  • Please note that this is a Nut Free Facility

Annual 'After Steps' Sunday Practice

• Details to follow

About the SCA

• The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a history club devoted to studying and re-creating the best aspects of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It could be considered a historical re-enactment or living history organization. Unlike most of these, however, the SCA does not concentrate on a narrowly defined time period, let alone a specific war or other event. It also has no minimum standard of authenticity.
• SCA activities are open to everyone and have more to do with re-creation (and recreation) than with re-enactment. The only requirement for attending an event is wearing an attempt at pre-17th century garment. This easily attainable requirement is one of the strengths of the Society. It makes it possible to participate on a small budget. It also means participants with all degrees of skill and spare time can find their niche. As long someone is interested in an aspect of Mediaeval or Renaissance life, there is a place for them in the SCA. Perhaps this is why some describe the SCA as a large group of people with interlocking hobbies.
• To find out more about the SCA, you can contact the Event staff at or visit the following sites
  • SCA Welcome Page, our the international parent organisation's newcomer site
  • Lord Darius the Dancer's YouTube channel, impromptu videos of the kinds of dance done at these events
  • Kingdom of Ealdormere, the Ontario SCA group's home page, including contact information for your local group

More details to follow, please come back often