Competitive Division - Lanyard Orders

Dear Competitive Division Dancers and Parents,

CRN is taking orders for lanyards for the upcoming dance season.  Anyone who wishes to order a lanyard will need to confirm by no later than September 20^th, 2017 by emailing info@mcconelldancers.com

Please let us know the following information;

1) Dancers Full Name

2) Dancers Date of Birth

3) If the Lanyard is New or a Replacement

Lanyards are 15 Euro each (Approx. $22 Canadian)  plus an additional 10 Euro  (Approx. $14 Canadian) will be divided between those ordering to cover the costs of CRN’s Paypal fee for overseas payments.   Total fees will be calculated once all orders are in.  Fees will be due by September 23^rd, 2017 (no exceptions).

• Dancers are not required to order new lanyards every year.  If you have one already, you do not need to order another one.
• It is fine if Dancers do not wish to order a lanyard.  Dancers without CRN Lanyards will need to pay the entry fee for those who do not have lanyards at competitions. 

If you ordered a lanyard in April 2017, you will receive the lanyard at Regionals (if you are attending, or afterwards if you are not attending).

If you have any questions, please let us know!

Thank you

Shayleen

MSDSA - Show & Save Fundrasier

MSDSA is pleased to present our first general fundraiser of the year!

 

2017/18

These books have money saving coupons for places which you likely already attend, or why not try something new if you have a coupon!  Over 100 discounts on restaurants, services and entertainment per book, and a re-useable card for many more discounts! New this year...McDonald's, Smitty's, Applebees, Ihop, and Skyzone to name a few.

Books will be available through any MSDSA Board member, or by contacting Jacquie at 204-771-9868 to pre-order.  Books will be available beginning Monday, September 11, 2017 at the studio, and sales will continue until Tuesday, October 10, 2017 while supplies last. 

Each book and card combination costs only $20.

CRN USA Regionals - Registration & Syllabus

Dear Competitive Division Dancers & Parents,

The CRN USA Regional Registration & Syllabus has just been released. Please see attached Syllabus for more details.  The schedule has not been released and  will not be available until approximately 2 weeks prior to the competition, after all registrations are received.  Solo competitions take place on Saturday and Ceili & Awards/Championships are held on Sunday.

Registration is done through the school, not by the individual.  Instructors will determine which dances, levels, and awards students will compete in. 

Dancers will need to confirm their participation in Regionals by no later than 12 Noon  on Sunday, September 10^th  email  info@mcconnelldancers.com

• When confirming your participation, please indicate if you wish to take part in both the solo competitions (Saturday)  & awards / championships (Sunday).

Once our registrations are confirmed we will be able to determine if teams competitions are possible.

• If you are interested in taking part in team competitions, please let us know in your confirmation email.

Thank you,

Shayleen McConnell Finucan

2017 - 2018 Competitive Division Registration

Dear Dancers and Parents,

A reminder there are no competitive classes this week.  Our 2017 – 2018 Season commences on Monday, September 11^th.

To find out more about our 2017 – 2018 season, please visit the following link;

http://www.mcconnelldancers.com/Mcompetitive.html

We strongly recommend dancers and parents read the information provided on our website prior to registering for competitive classes as terms and conditions change from season to season.

To Register, please visit the following link;

http://www.mcconnelldancers.com/CompRegForm.html

ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER  ON-LINE PRIOR TO CLASSES COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 11^th   

 NO EXCEPTIONS, ALL COMPETITIVE DANCERS MUST FILL OUT A COMPETITIVE DIVISION REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS MUST BE FINALIZED BEFORE DANCERS WILL BE PERMITTED IN CLASS

2017 - 2018 Competitions

·USA Regionals 2017 - Oct 7th & 8th, 2017 (Harrisburg, PA)

·Rince Ri Feile (Philadelphia) - Dec 2nd, 2017

·USA Nationals 2018 - Feb 17th, 18th, 19th 2018

·McGinley School Feis 2018 - End of March Date TBD (Harrisburg, PA)

·Feile La Naomh Padraig 2018 - End of May Date TBD (Harrisburg, PA)

·Canada Feile 2018 - May 26th Date TBC (Winnipeg, MB)

·World Championships 2018 - June 20th - 24th 2018 (Kilarney, Ireland)

·Red Shoe Feile - July 2018 Date TBC (Wichita, Kansas)

·Shelagh Feile - Aug 2018 Date TBD (Dayton, Ohio)

·USA Regionals 2018 - Oct 6th & 7th 2018 (Location TBD)

·Rince Nua Feile 2018 - Nov 2018 Date TBD (Minneapolis, MN)

CRN USA Regionals

Oct 7^th & 8^th, 2017 in Harrisburg, PA

Registration will be available from CRN soon.

Dancers who wish to compete at Regionals will need to confirm their participation.  A sign up sheet will be posted at the studio with a deadline to confirm.

If you have any questions regarding competitive division registration, please contact us at info@mcconnelldancers.com

Thank you,

McConnell School of Irish Dance

32 Barberry Rd, Wpg Canada R2J2G9

Phone(204) 793-8557

info@mcconnelldancers.com

www.mcconnelldancers.com

                   

Summer Rehearsal Schedule - UPDATED

Dear Dancers & Parents,

Please see below for a detailed list of our rehearsal & practice schedule for the next few weeks up to Folklorama.  As many of you may already know, Shayleen & Wendy will be travelling to Folkmoot, North Carolina with members of our Performance Division to take part in a C.I.O.F.F international festival (Aug 19th - 31st).  During this time, lessons will continue at the studio (please see schedule below).  Instructors will not be available by phone or text during this time and emails will be limited due to the busy schedule at the C.I.O.F.F festival.  More information regarding Folklorama will be sent out via email.   If you need to contact the school, please email info@mcconnelldancers.com   If you have any questions, please contact us.

Summer Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesday July 12th

• Folkmoot practice  12:00- 4:00 PM
• Ardghrad practice 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday July 13^th

• No Performance class due to Kansas Feile

Monday July 17^th

• No competitive classes due to Kansas Feile
• Folkmoot rehearsal with musicians from 5:30 - 9:00

Tuesday July 18^th

• Folklorama rehearsal – regularly scheduled times

Wednesday July 19^th

• No Ard/Craobh competitive class

Thursday July 20^th

• Performance class 5:30 - 7:30

             Teacher: Mary-Margaret

Monday July 24^th

• Competitive Bunghrad – Meanghrad classes as scheduled

              Teacher - Mary-Margaret

Tuesday July 25^th

• Folklorama rehearsal 5:30 - 9:00

               Teachers: Selina, Mary-Margaret, Hilary

Wednesday July 26^th

• No Ard/Craob competitive class

Thursday July 27th

• Performance class 5:30 - 7:30

               Teacher -  Hilary

Monday July 31^st

• Performance Division Show in AM
• Bunghrad  - Meanghrad competitive class 5:30 - 9:30

               Teacher - Hilary, Mary-Margaret

Tuesday August 1st

• Folklorama rehearsal

Wednesday August 2^nd

• Performance Division Show 2:30 PM
• Performance Division Show -  Canada Summer games in evening
• Folklorama Sound & Lights Set Up – Punjab Cultural Centre 4:00 PM

Thursday August 3^rd

• Folklorama rehearsal for all dancers at Punjab Center from 5:30 - 9:30 PM

Saturday August 5^th

• Folklorama dress rehearsal at Punjab Cultural Centre 12:00 – 4:30 PM

Sunday August 6th to 12^th

• Folklorama
• No competitive classes during this week

August 14^th – 31^st

• Competitive classes will continue as scheduled
• No performance Division classes

Car Wash Fundraiser - Sat June 10th

Car Wash Fundraiser

Our Competitive Division will be hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, June 10th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Corpell's Water at 2627 Pembina Hwy. Please drop by for a Car Wash and support our Student's Association MSDSA

2017 Summer Lessons & Registration

Congratulations to all our dancers who performed at the Winnipeg, Brandon, and Teulon recitals this year.   Well done to all the dancers who participated in the 2^nd Annual CRN Canada Féile and many thanks to all our volunteers & instructors for their assitance in running the event.  We are very proud of all our dancers accomplishments this season and we wish you all the best for the summer months!

Our 2017 – 2018 Fall Registration Information will be avaiable soon.  Details will be sent out via email.

For those who wish to continue with lessons through the summer months, please see below...

2017 SUMMER REGISTRATION

Classes for our summer session begin this week!

All General Division & Competitive Division dancers must register for summer clases.

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Competitive Division

Competitive Division classes are open to both competitive & recreational dancers.  Competition is optional for all and dancers who wish to improve on technique and advance levels are recommeded to enrol in competitive classes, even if they do not wish to compete.

Monday & Wednesday Classes  – see schedule below

Competitive  Summer Lesson Dates

June    Monday – 5^th, 12^th 19^th 26^th   Wednesday – 7^th 14^th, 21^st, 28^th

July     Monday – 3^rd 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st   Wednesday – 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th

Aug     Monday – 14^th, 21^st, 28^th    Wednesday – 2^nd, 16^th, 23^rd 30^th

• Competitive dancers wishing to compete in CRN USA  Regionals in October must register for the full summer session classes or enroll in private / semi private lessons.
• Please contact us if you have questions regarding which level / levels are appropriate for dancers.

Kansas Feile – Saturday, July 15^th

Our school  will be participating in the Kansas Feile on Saturday July 15^th 2017           

All competitive dancers are welcome to participate. Feile registration information will be sent out soon!

General Division Folklorama

General Division dancers who wish to perform at the United Kingdom Pavilion for Folklorama 2017 are welcome to enroll in our summer session.

Tuesdays Lessons – see schedule below

United Kingdom Pavilion  Aug 6th – 12th, 2017          

Folkorama Practice Dates

June -  6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

July 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Aug – Tues Aug 1st, Thur Aug 3rd (5:30 – 9:00 PM)  Sat Aug 5th (12:00  pm – 4:00 pm)

Performance Division

Tuesdays & Thursdays – see schedule below