What is TCW (Teachers' Conference Weekend)?

TCW is an annual event hosted by TAC for Scottish Country Dance teachers from around the world to come together and have fun. It also serves as the Annual General Meeting of TAC on the Saturday afternoon. While only certificated teachers can attend classes, spouses/friends are welcome.

The Teachers’ Conference Weekend (TCW) is held the weekend leading into Summer School. As such it’s location varies from year to year and is hosted in North America at different university campuses across Canada and the United States.

During the days, teachers participate in a variety of dancing, educational and sharing events where they can exchange ideas and pursue issues they all face. Each year it is led by a different guest-teacher and musician. Many teachers come for the weekend only, however, they can stay a couple of extra days (TCW+) or the whole Summer School week, if they so chose.

There is a Welcome dance on the Friday evening and a Banquet and Ball on the Saturday night. This traditionally has teachers’ favourites on it with figures not always seen on a traditional social dance program.

The opportunity to dance with other teachers and share ideas (or get ideas) to improve dance classes or attract new dancers makes this an occasion not to be missed.