AUGUST 2020 SCHOOL UPDATE

 AUGUST 2020 - SCHOOL UPDATE

SUMMER SESSION 

This week brings our Summer Session and the 2019 - 2020 Season to a close and we will break from classes until mid September. We've enjoyed the chance to get back in the studio with many of our student for July & August.  After 5 months of on-line lessons it was a pleasure to see many of our dancers in person again!  

The 2019 - 2020 Season did not end as any of us would have anticipated, but the dancers have made the best of the situation and we admire them for their determination to keep dancing through the pandemic.  We have all missed our regular events with St. Patrick's, Canada Feile, Recital, and Folklorama but we hope things can return to normal one day soon. In the meantime, we will continue to make the necessary adjustments to keep our dancers and instructors safe while they do what they love to do...Irish Dance!

Thank you to our dancers and their families for their valued support to the school and MSDSA activities.  We'd also like to thank our instructors and assistants for all their hard work and dedication to the dancers this year!

Wendy Havens, Mary-Margaret Magyar, Lizann Magee, Luc Legault, Luc Legault, Kiera Legault, Annika Magee, Danya Mozdzen, and Isla Fisher. 

Thanks also to our MSDSA Board of Directors for the 2019 - 2020 Season;

President - Wendy Havens,  Vice President - Lauren Rousseau,  Treasurer - Tanis Olafson, Secretary - Kristin Legault 

Board Members - Mary-Margaret Magyar, Simone Magee, Jackie Naphin, Christa Traczuk

On behalf of McConnell School of Irish Dance, we thank you for your hard work for our Student's Association!

 

NEW STUDIO

After a very lengthy search, we have found a safe and suitable new home for our dance school.  We are delighted to announce the location of our NEW WINNIPEG STUDIO at 558 Keenleyside Street.

The 2600 sq ft studio is large enough to hold physically distanced classes and has a new HVAC and ventilation system to provide superior air quality for Irish dancers. The studio is close to major shopping centres around Lagimodiere & Regent Ave. with  7-11 and Sushi right next door!

Although the location was previously a dance studio, we will be doing quite a bit of work and upgrades for the 2020 - 2021, so stayed tuned for photos and updates along the way!

 

2020 - 2021 SEASON 

Our 72nd Season will commence the week of September 14th - 20th, 2020 for both Winnipeg & Brandon locations.  We will be offering in-person, physically distanced classes as well as Zoom Live Feed classes for those who are not ready to return to the studio environment. 

All Manitoba Health Guidelines will be strictly followed.  Class sizes will be reduced with limited registration, additional time has been added to the schedule for to allow for dancers safe entry & exit, and the studio and waiting room will be cleaned and disinfected in between every class.

With reduced class sizes and added time for safe cleaning procedures, we will be combining our programs for recreational and competitive classes this season.  This will allow more schedule options for dancers and parents.  In most cases the schedule will be much the same as it has been in the past, however due to scheduling difficulties, our Brandon classes will now be held on Sundays.  We apologies for any scheduling issues with the change for our Brandon dancers, unfortunately it cannot be avoided.

In advance of registration, we are releasing the 2020 - 2021 schedule so families can plan their activities for the fall.  

2020 - 2021 Registration will be available soon!  We are currently updating our website with all the necessary information you'll need to register this year.  

Please stay tuned for more detailed information soon and be well!

Warm Regards,

Shayleen McConnell Finucan (OCDRN)

McConnell School of Dance