Vanessa Johnston

Celebrate Dance in Toronto 2021 Update

Hi Everyone,

Tina and I want to let you know that both the Canadian Line Dance Classic (March) and Celebrate Dance (June) will, unfortunately, NOT take place in 2021.

We’re both saddened by this news but don’t think either Canada or the US will be ready for people to gather for large events and, there’s always the possibility that the borders will still be closed.  We understand everyone would like things to go back to the way they were but, unfortunately, we don’t think that will be in time for our events to run this year.

We’re checking with our hotels and staff and hope to secure them for 2022 and will let you all know once everything is firmed up. 

Tina and I are both doing well and we hope you are too!  We look forward to seeing everyone again once this pandemic is over.  I’m sure there’ll be lots to catch up on!  Please take care of yourself, your family, your friends and, most of all…stay safe!

Virtual hugs to all of you!

Judy & Tina 

Judy McDonald & Tina Veliotis
Event Directors
Canadian Line Dance Classic
March 2022
Celebrate Dance in Toronto
June 2022
www.judymcdonald.ca
416-220-5688 Judy cell
773-633-7555 Tina cell

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Vanessa Johnston

Celebrate Dance in Toronto 2020 Update

Hello Everyone,

Sadly, although not a surprise, we have to cancel Celebrate Dance in Toronto (CDiT) this year.  For those of you who had already registered, if you paid by PayPal we will refund your payment through PayPal.  If you paid by cheque, we will mail a cheque back to you in whichever currency you paid us in.

If you’ve already booked your hotel room, you can call 1-866-932-7058 to cancel your reservation.

We are waiting for the hotel to confirm our dates for next year and will make an announcement as soon as they get back to us.  We’re also confirming our staff and will post more information once we have everything sorted out.

Tina and I had to cancel the Canadian Line Dance Classic (CLDC) in March as well, and we know a good number of you attend both events.  Our plan is to provide you all with two spectacular, fun-filled events next year to make up for what we’re missing at the moment.  We’ll have Vanessa post details as soon as they become available. 

At this point, we also want to say  “THANK YOU Vanessa” for managing our online presence and keeping everyone informed about both of our events.

To all of you reading this, we thank you for your continued support and look forward to when we can get together again.  Stay safe….

Judy & Tina
Judy McDonald & Tina Veliotis
Event Directors
Canadian Line Dance Classic
March 2021
Celebrate Dance in Toronto
June 2021
www.judymcdonald.ca
416-220-5688 Judy cell
773-633-7555 Tina cell

Vanessa Johnston

Staff Lineup Update

Hi everyone,

Tina and I (Judy) have had to make an unexpected change to our line-up for Celebrate Dance. Please see Rob Fowler’s message below:

“Hi all…Really sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I cannot attend Celebrate Dance in June. I would like to thank Judy and Tina for inviting me. Really sorry I can’t be there but I know you will all have an amazing time! All the best. Rob Fowler.”

So, we’re happy to let you know that Scott Blevins will be joining us!

Scott, along with Debbie Rushton, John Robinson, Gerard Murphy, Rona Kaye, Tina Foster and I (Judy McDonald) will be teaching all the latest and greatest line dances and making sure you all have a fabulous time!

If you haven’t registered yet, please do so ASAP so you can secure a spot on the floor! We look forward to seeing you there!

Judy McDonald & Tina Veliotis
Event Directors
Canadian Line Dance Classic
March 20-22, 2020
Celebrate Dance in Toronto
June 18-21, 2020
www.judymcdonald.ca
416-220-5688 CA cell
773-322-7360 US cell

Vanessa Johnston

Exciting FULL Staff Announcements and EARLY BIRD DEADLINE!!!

Celebrate Dance! in Toronto is back again – with a great lineup that you won’t want to miss!!  CDiT will be taking place June 18-21, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Join us for what promises to be a very fun weekend of line dancing!

We are pleased to be able to announce our FULL staff lineup for this year’s event!! CDiT 2020 will be featuring the very talented & previously announced Rob Fowler and Debbie Rushton, PLUS the very talented likes of John Robinson, Gerard Murphy, Rona Kaye, Tina Foster, and Judy McDonald!! Plus our talented DJ JP Potter!!

Register online NOW to get the discounted Early Bird Rate, available until February 21st at www.judymcdonald.ca!  You won’t want to miss this exciting four-day line dance event that begins Thursday evening with a Welcome Dance, followed by three full days of workshops and fun!  And yes, there will be a dedicated Beginner Room ALL weekend!  

CDiT will be held at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre.  ***Free shuttle to & from Pearson International Airport (YYZ)*** plus ***Room Rate honoured 3 days before and after the event*** The Hotel Registration link is available on the Hotel page. Be sure to book early to get the discounted group rate! 

A printable copy of the registration form is available here. For further information or with any questions, please contact Judy McDonald at judymcdonald@cogeco.ca (CA) or Tina Veliotis at tmveliotis@yahoo.com (US).

Vanessa Johnston

CDIT 2019 Schedule

The much anticipated schedule for Celebrate Dance! in Toronto is now available!! It has all of the info you need to know including registration times, open dance times, and of course all of the workshop info!!

Click this link to view and/or download the CDIT 2019 Schedule.

We look forward to seeing everyone!!!

Vanessa Johnston

Celebrate Dance! in Toronto around the corner!!

We look forward to seeing everyone on June 20th – 23rd for what promises to be an amazing weekend of dancing with our great staff lineup of Maggie Gallagher, Darren Bailey, Amy Glass, John Robinson, Rhoda Lai, Jill Babinec, Tina Foster, Judy McDonald – and announcing that Derek Steele has also joined the lineup!! Plus with our very talented DJs Jill Babinec and Lynn Warden – you won’t want to leave the dance floor!!

For all of you who are coming from afar to join us, there’s a lot of great things to do in the area so be sure to get into town a couple days early, or stay a couple days after to be able to enjoy the great city that is Toronto!  For some ideas of what to do, check out https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g155019-d2254444-Reviews-Edge_Walk_at_the_CN_Tower-Toronto_Ontario.html which has links to great nearby attractions like the infamous EDGE WALK along the top of the CN Tower, a day trip to Niagara, the “hop-on-hop-off” bus tour of Toronto and even a helicopter tour!

The CDIT fun will begin Thursday evening with a Welcome Dance, followed by three full days of workshops, open dances in the evenings, and tons of fun!  And yes, there will be a dedicated Beginner Room ALL weekend! Check out www.celebratedance.ca for all of the details including location & hotel info.  It’s not too late to register, you can do so online NOW at www.judymcdonald.ca. 

For further information, visit our Facebook group, or contact Judy McDonald at judymcdonald@cogeco.ca (CA) or Tina Veliotis at tmveliotis@yahoo.com (US).

Vanessa Johnston

2019 Saturday Night Theme Announcement

Celebrate Dance! in Toronto is almost here, happening in just one short month from now on June 20-23, 2019.  We are so excited for what is sure to be an amazing weekend of dancing.  And with our great (international!) staff lineup of Maggie Gallagher, Darren Bailey, Amy Glass, John Robinson, Rhoda Lai, Jill Babinec, Tina Foster, and Judy McDonald, PLUS our very talented DJs Jill Babinec and Lynn Warden – you’ll be learning & dancing all weekend long!!

And we are pleased to announce our theme for the Saturday night open dance: Countries of the World!  We want you to show off where you are from, whether that be wearing your countries colours, symbols, or any other creative way you can think of to celebrate your country pride!  

It’s not too late to sign up!  And remember, if you can’t make it for the entire 4 day workshop, there are DAY passes available for both Friday & Saturday. Register online NOW at www.judymcdonald.ca.  

Celebrate Dance! will be held at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre.  ***Free shuttle to & from Pearson International Airport (YYZ)***  Full hotel information & link can be found on the Hotel page.  

Vanessa Johnston

The Pre-Registration deadline is coming up on May 10th!!

As I’m sure you all know, Celebrate Dance! in Toronto is taking place June 20-23, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  You will absolutely want to join us for what promises to be a very fun weekend of dancing!  We are pleased to be able to announce our FULL staff lineup for this year’s great event!  Celebrate Dance! will be featuring the previously announced Maggie Gallagher! Darren Bailey! and Amy Glass! PLUS the very talented likes of John Robinson, Rhoda Lai, Jill Babinec, Tina Foster, and Judy McDonald!! PLUS our very talented DJs Jill Babinec and Lynn Warden!!

Register online NOW at www.judymcdonald.ca to get the discounted Pre-Registration Rate!!  You won’t want to miss this exciting four-day line dance event with this amazing staff lineup that will begin Thursday evening with a Welcome Dance, followed by three full days of workshops and fun!  And yes, there will be a dedicated Beginner Room ALL weekend.  

All of the Hotel information and the Registration link is available on the Hotel Page. Be sure to book before May 17, 2019 to get the group rate!!

Vanessa Johnston

2019 Hotel Link Now Available!

The hotel link for Celebrate Dance! in Toronto is now available on the Hotel page!  If you have not yet booked your room, you can do so very easily with the online reservation system.  Make sure to book in time as the cut-off date to make reservations under the group block with the negotiated group rate is May 17, 2019! 

And the bonus for you – our group room rate of $125 is available for 3 days before AND after the event for those who want to go sightseeing!!

Celebrate Dance! in Toronto is going to be an exciting four-day line dance event on June 20-23, 2019, that begins Thursday evening with a Welcome Dance, followed by three full days of workshops and fun, including a dedicated Beginner room all weekend!  Join us for what is sure to be a fun weekend of dancing featuring the very talented likes of Maggie Gallagher, Darren Bailey, Amy Glass, and more!!

Register online NOW at www.judymcdonald.ca to get the next-best buy, Pre-Registration Rate!! The Pre-Registration Rate is valid until May 10, 2019!