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MID-WINTER CELTIC FESTIVAL

Workshops

SMALL WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE DAY!

We have the opportunity to offer some great mini workshops throught the day and they will be free for all to attend and watch or participate.

Don't play an instrument or dance? No problem! You're more than welcome to sit in and just enjoy the session with your workshop ticket. Playing is optional!

We'll post more information as we get organized!

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1:30 pm - Learning Your First Scottish Country Dance
The Regina Sciottish Country Dancers will be there to lead you through the basics of your first dance! This is a social and fun way to be active and also enjoy the great tradition of Scottish country dance and the music that accompanies it. Scottish country dancing is a traditional form of folk dance associated with Scottish culture. The Regina Scottish Country Dancers dance Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the Victoria Club. It is a great opportunity for fun, friendship, and fitness done to lively music. We would love to have you join us for an evening of dancing. You can contact us via the group email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

2:45 pm - Learn Your First Irish Dance - Emily Armer of The Living Skies Irish Dance School will lead you through the basics of your first Irisb dance! Take your first steps to Riverdance fame at the Mid-Winter Celtic Festival! No experience needed.

3:30 pm - Celtic Sing Along - A fun session led by Barbara MacDonald covering some well-loved songs and some new favourites. Science tells us that singing in groups is one of the most fulfilling of human experiences, so come anong and join voices to lift your Mid-Winter spirits!

ALSO: Finding “the carrying stream”: Locating and Defining “Traditional” Irish/Scottish Music
in Saskatchewan through Autoethnography and Community Connections - Come into the main hall to meet Dr. Aislinn McDougall and learn about her exciting research project that could involve your lived experience in Celtic culture.