 Square
and Round Dancing has been active across Eastern Ontario since the
early 1950s. Since then, it has become a national and international
activity, and the style has modernized. Associated dance forms of folk
origin include Clog, Contra, Line, and Country dancing. In Eastern
Ontario EOSARDA (pronounced ee-oh-sar-dah) covers Square, Round, and
Line dancing.
The EOSARDA clubs offer square dance (four couples per set), round
dance (partner dancing), or line dance (singles). EOSARDA coordinates,
provides services, and promotes dancing in the Eastern Ontario triangle.
EOSARDA is the first level of organization above the individual Club
level, and together with the Toronto
and District S&RD Association, the South-Western
Ontario S&RD Association, Lakehead
S&RD Association, and the clubs across Northern
Ontario, form the Ontario Square and Round Dance Federation.
The Canadian
Square and Round Dance Society (CSRDS) is made up of members,
consisting of dancers, callers, leaders, Clubs, Associations, and
Federations. The Society is organized on a national basis, with its
Board of Directors consisting of a representative from each
Province/Territory. All three levels maintain web sites to inform
dancers and other interested parties about the business and pleasure of
square and round dancing, and other forms of dancing such as line
dancing.
What Does EOSARDA Do?
EOSARDA, together with the Ontario S
& RD Federation and the Canadian
S & RD Society, promotes and encourages dancing as
a healthy and friendly social activity in a smoke free and alcohol free
environment. This is done through several media, including
publications, television, public appearances, and web sites, as well as
by giving demonstration dances at schools, in shopping malls, and other
public settings. |
