52nd Annual Alberta Square & Round Dance Association Convention
(We are clogging, and contra dancing too!)
CANCELLED!
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA
SEPTEMBER 3 - 6, 2021
SEPTEMBER 3 - 6, 2021
CANCELLED!
Due to the recent surge in new COVID cases in Alberta, our Convention Committee has made the decision to CANCEL the 2021 Alberta Convention, Labour Day weekend in Edmonton AB!
We will be sending an email to all registrants.
We will be offering a full refund of registration monies.
August 29, 2021
We will be sending an email to all registrants.
We will be offering a full refund of registration monies.
August 29, 2021
A special THANK YOU to our Convention Committee, and to our dance leaders, who have spent many hours in preparation for our convention, only to see it cancelled, once again.
We hope that we may all remain safe and healthy, so that we may dance together again one day.
- Eileen & Gary Smith, Convention Chair-couple, August 29, 2021
We hope that we may all remain safe and healthy, so that we may dance together again one day.
- Eileen & Gary Smith, Convention Chair-couple, August 29, 2021
We have over 200 registrants, including the following dance leaders:
Callers - Norm Demeule, Tom Dakers, Steve Edlund, Murray Few, Dwight Fry, Bill Hilchie, Larry Jeske, Wendy Krueger, Dan Lemoine, Dave Littlefair, Wayne Russell, Phil Sedgwick, Gary Smith, Lorne Smith, Joe Uebelacker
Round Dance Cuers - Gary Dean, Norm Demeule, Dwight Fry, Wendy Krueger, Claudia Littlefair,
Mary Nelson & Bruce Nelson, Lorne Smith and Peter & Stella Tenant
Clogging Instructors – Barb Bizovie, Birgit Blizzard, Lyle Boswall, Adele Brewer, Donna Bruce, Barbara Guenette, Wendy Hamer, Danielle Kraus, Ida Murray, Sharon Robertson
Contra Leaders - Lona Ani, Dave Patterson, Gary Smith
The Alberta 'Open for Summer' plan, with all COVID restrictions lifted, is here. But we are mindful of COVID, and we want to make sure that all attendees will be safe. We will comply with all applicable health regulations. We could still be cancelled by AB Health or the City of Edmonton, if case numbers were to become a concern. There is also the possibility that other measures could be imposed, such as vaccination requirements, or masking.
Callers - Norm Demeule, Tom Dakers, Steve Edlund, Murray Few, Dwight Fry, Bill Hilchie, Larry Jeske, Wendy Krueger, Dan Lemoine, Dave Littlefair, Wayne Russell, Phil Sedgwick, Gary Smith, Lorne Smith, Joe Uebelacker
Round Dance Cuers - Gary Dean, Norm Demeule, Dwight Fry, Wendy Krueger, Claudia Littlefair,
Mary Nelson & Bruce Nelson, Lorne Smith and Peter & Stella Tenant
Clogging Instructors – Barb Bizovie, Birgit Blizzard, Lyle Boswall, Adele Brewer, Donna Bruce, Barbara Guenette, Wendy Hamer, Danielle Kraus, Ida Murray, Sharon Robertson
Contra Leaders - Lona Ani, Dave Patterson, Gary Smith
The Alberta 'Open for Summer' plan, with all COVID restrictions lifted, is here. But we are mindful of COVID, and we want to make sure that all attendees will be safe. We will comply with all applicable health regulations. We could still be cancelled by AB Health or the City of Edmonton, if case numbers were to become a concern. There is also the possibility that other measures could be imposed, such as vaccination requirements, or masking.
Regardless of requirements, our convention will be a 'mask-friendly' event! We recommend that you wear a mask, to protect yourself and those around you. We will be requiring all participants to sign a liability waiver.
To protect yourself and others, we recommend that all participants have two vaccinations.
To protect yourself and others, we recommend that all participants have two vaccinations.
We will always comply with Canadian Federal,
Alberta Provincial, and City of Edmonton health regulations.
Alberta Provincial, and City of Edmonton health regulations.
FEE SCHEDULE:
Youth rates are for age 17 and younger.
Full Convention registration package includes: All dance events on Saturday, Sunday and Monday; evening entertainment provided by the 'Wild Rose Old Tyme Fiddlers', and late lunch on Sunday. See the 'Draft Schedule at a Glance' below for more information.
THREE of these 'maskers' will not be attending our Convention. Can you recognize them?
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We have a full clogging program scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, your best registration value is the 'full convention' package.
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We have a one day contra program, scheduled for Sunday. If you dance contra only, you will want a 'day' registration. Live music will be provided for contra, late afternoon and evening!
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Accommodation & RV Camping Information :
There is plenty to see and do in Edmonton! Check out our brochure.
We are sorry that due to a change of plans, we are no longer offering a free dance at West Edmonton Mall, or a group theatre experience at Jubilations Dinner Theatre.
Travel links for your trip planning:
We would like to welcome our American and International friends, but at the present time (July 9, 2021) the Canadian border is still closed for non-essential travel. There is discussion in the media, and some pressure by various organizations, for the Canadian Government to open the border to those people who have been fully vaccinated.
Check here for the latest information.
Check here for the latest information.
Convention Location - all events are under one roof
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Central Lions Recreation Centre
is located at 11113 113 St, Edmonton, AB T5G 0E9 Spacious air-conditioned facility Restaurant on site Ample free parking - front and back of the building |
2021 Alberta Convention Committee Members
- Gary Smith, Chairperson and Squares Program
- Eileen Smith, Chairperson and Recording Secretary
- Barbara Rehn, Entertainment Liaison, Treasurer and Registration Specialist
- Darlene Hilts-Schlodder, Assistant to the Treasurer, Badges and Registration Specialist
- Harold Schlodder, General member
- Mary Nelson, Choreographed Ballroom Program
- Bruce Nelson, Choreographed Ballroom Program
- Birgit Blizzard, Clogging Program
- Lona Ani, Contra Dance Program
- Janice Fendall, CDCDA President
- Dave Patterson, Fun Dance Program, CDCDA Representative
- Allan Serra, Silent Auction, and Facilities
- Norma Serra, Silent Auction
- Doug Kariel, Church and Memorial Service
- Ron McIntosh, Facilities, Decorations Coordinator
- Sylvia Colleton, Food Coordinator, General member
- Ray Duffy, General member
- Pat Duffy, General member
- Terry Coulbourn, General member
