Thistle Dancer Events

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January 2007

1/20 So. MD Celtic Society's Robert Burns Night – Solomons, MD - A dinner event honoring the Scottish poet. Tickets Available. Ask Ann Smith. Dancers:

1/27 Winchester Robert Burns Night - Winchester, VA - . A dinner event honoring the Scottish poet. Tickets Available. Ask Susan. Dancers: Genevieve & Shanda

February 2007

March 2007

3/3 Mandatory Something Scottish 2007 Dress Rehearsal ~ Alexandria, VA 9am-12pm, Saturday, March 3 . . . Mandatory Concert Dress Rehearsal. At the GW Masonic Memorial
Wear your Costumes, Hair & Make-up as you would for the show. Bring a snack. You will be given a break to eat. Do NOT take your own break.
We will be running through the whole show with entrances and exits.
            Please be on time.

3/3 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade
the Parade starts at 12:30. www.ballyshaners.org

3/10 Something Scottish 2007 ~ Alexandria, VA Concert
SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH 3-5p.m. . At the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. . Musical guests: The McDades and The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums
Doors will open at 2:40pm
        All dancers should be at the GW Masonic Temple at 12pm
        We will run through some of the entrances and exits.
        Parents should pretty much leave and come back.
            Everyone must be on time.

April 2007

4/22 Earth Day Celebration on the Square Washington Street, Leonardtown. 12:30 – 4:30 PM. Canoe tours, kayak demonstrations, music, food and entertainment on the Square. Gardening tips, plants, herbs and flowers available. Free. HC. 301-475-9791. www.leonardtown.somd.com . Dancers:

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November 2007

11/24 Scottish Preview
At the Lyceum on Washington St., Alexandria, VA

December 2007

12/1 Scottish Christmas Walk Old Town Alexandria, VA

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Medal Tests & Workshops

1/26 & 1/27 Medal Tests - Held in Alexandria, VA with Mrs. Diane Krugh

2/10-2/12             Delco Mid-Winter Workshop Valley Forge Hilton; King of Prussia, PA www.delcoworkshop.com

4/2            Cary Workshop Cary,NC          www.scot.us

6/25-6/30            Breamar Summer School of Highland Dance & Kiltmaking “Albany area”, NY           bsshdk@yahoo.com

6/24-6/30            Ohio Scottish Arts School Oberlin, OH- www.ohioscottishartsschool.org

TBA            Thistle Dancers Intensive Workshop – Session I            Burke, VA

TBA            Thistle Dancers Intensive Workshop – Session II            Burke, VA

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Competitions

4/1            Hilltop Indoor – PA – scotdanzer@aol.com

4/1            Cary Indoor - Cary, NC – jkalat@nc.rr.com

4/29            Eastern Regional Closed Championships – Solomons, MD – www.cssm.org

4/29            Celtic Festival of Southern MD – Solomons, MD – www.cssm.org

5/6            Southeast Regional Closed Championships – Savannah, GA – dance-n-dogs@comcast.net

5/6            Savannah Scottish Games – Savannah, GA – www.savannahscottishgames.com

5/20            Fair Hill, Colonial Highland Gathering – Fairhill, MD – www.fairhillscottishgames.org

6/3            McHenry Highland Festival – Garrett County, MD – jmcintosh@rsd.k12.pa.us

6/25            Celtic Fling – Lancaster, PA – kirbyfamily6@comcast.net

7/15            Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival – Northampton, MA – www.glasgowlands.org

7/23            Virginia Scottish Games – Alexandria, VA – www.vascottishgames.com

10/28-10/29            Richmond Celtic Festival – Richmond, VA – www.richmondceltic.com

**All the workshops & competitions above are those in this area, or favored by the Thistledancers. A complete listing for the United States & Canada can be found at www.fusta.us.

***Those comepitions in bold, Susan plans to attend.