St. Patrick's Event Tickets - NOW ON SALE

St. Patrick’s Event Tickets

Tickets are now on sale for St. Patrick's Day (March 17) and St. Pat's Fest (March 18).
Both events will be held at the Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain - 340 Provencher Boulevard
Doors open at 5:00.
St. Patrick's Day Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (2-12).
St. Pat's Fest tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children (2-12).

Tickets will be on sale at the studio on the following days/times

Mondays - 6:00-7:30
Tuesday - 6:00-8:30
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00
Thursdays 6:00-8:30
Saturdays February 27 - 10:30-12:30   March 5 & 12 - 10:30-11:30

A calendar of sales people has been posted in the studio.

Thank you for your support!

McConnell School of Dance Student’s Association

Mom's Pantry Fundraiser - Pick Up

MOMS PANTRY FUNDRAISER – PICK UP REMINDER

Mom’s Pantry orders will be available for pick up at the studio from 2-3pm this Saturday  (Feb. 27th)

Thank you for your support!

McConnell School of Dance Student’s Association

 

Brandon Division - March 19th Performances

We have two performances booked for St. Patrick’s Day events on March 19th and we hope all our Brandon division dancers will join us for them both!  Please confirm your participation with Mary-Margaret in class as soon as possible.  

1) Fairview Home -  2:00 PM  Brandon Division

2) Irish Society of Western Manitoba’s St. Patrick’s Banquet – Royal Oak Inn   7:30 or later Performance with Wpg Performance Division

• Dancers and their families are welcome to attend the dinner and the Irish Society appreciates the support of their events!  If you’re interested in tickets please see one of the Irish society board members (Louise & Norm)

March 17th & 18th Cotume Reminders

Dear Dancers and Parents,

     A reminder to please confirm dancers participation in our March 17th & 18th performances AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!   Either reply to this email or let your teacher know at the studio this week!

    Also, a reminder to please try on dancer’s costumes to make sure they still fit.   Costumes orders will go in next week, so please let us know if you require a new costume by Monday, February 29th, 2016.

March 2016 St. Patrick's Performances

March is just around the corner and below is an update on our St. Patrick’s performance opportunities for all McConnell dancers

Dancers are encouraged to participate in both our St. Patrick’s events, however we understand if this is not possible due to scheduling difficulties.  Please confirm participation with your instructor in class by the end of this week.

St. Patrick’s Day 2016

Thursday, March 17^th

Location: CCFM 340 Provencher Blvd

Doors Open 5:00 PM

Continuous entertainment throughout the evening, with Irish food, drink, and souvenirs available.  Traditional Irish music, dance, and song all night long!

St. Patrick’s Fest’ 2016

Friday, March 18^th  - Due to forces beyond our control, we’ve had to change the date for our 2016 MSDSA St. Patrick’s Fest fundraiser from Sunday March 13^th to Friday March 18^th.  We apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Location: CCFM 340 Provencher Blvd

Doors Open 5:00 PM

Continuous entertainment throughout the evening, with Irish food, drink, and souvenirs available.  Traditional Irish music & dance to start the night off and we’ll liven things up with the band The Proud Sons later in evening. 

If you have any questions about performing in March, please let us know.  More information about tickets, volunteer opportunities, and performance times will follow!

Thank you,

UK Pavilion Ambassadors

The United Kingdom Pavilion is looking for Ambassadors for Folklorama 2016!

Dates:  Week 2,  August 7 – 13^th

What does it take to be a Folklorama Ambassador?

United Kingdom Pavilion ambassadors need to be passionate about our UK culture and love Folklorama!

·         Ambassadors are required to attend approximately 7 -10 mandatory Folklorama events (from June to August).

·         Ambassadors volunteer at the pavilion for the entire week of the festival (Aug 7th- 13th) and tour other pavilions during the

1st week of the festival (July 31st – Aug 6th ).

·         Ambassadors are responsible for providing cultural tours and hospitality to visitors from other pavilions.

·         Knowledge of many aspects of United Kingdom culture, including history, music and dance, and food is essential!

·         Ambassadors are also asked to attend additional media promotion and could be featured on television, radio, or social media.

Due to the rigorous demands on Ambassadors during the week, we do not recommend Main Show performers serve as pavilion ambassadors, unless they have very small roles within the show.

Four Ambassador Positions are available:

Youth Female,  Youth Male, Adult Female , Adult Male

·         Youth Ambassadors ages 14 – 17

·         Adult Ambassadors ages 18 & up

How do to apply to become a United Kingdom Pavilion Ambassador?

Please fill out an application and email to info@uk-pavilion.com or mail to :United Kingdom Pavilion 32 Barberry Rd, Wpg MB R2J2G9

by no later than February 28^th, 2016

If you have questions about becoming United Kingdom pavilion ambassador, please contact us!

Comhaltas Winnipeg Scholarship 2016

A wonderful new scholarship opportunity for Irish music and dance from Comhaltas Winnipeg!

COMHALTAS WINNIPEG SCHOLARSHIP 2016
Comhaltas Winnipeg is pleased to announce two scholarships that are available for anyone who wishes to take lessons in one of the traditional Irish arts such as music, dance
or language from a Manitoba instructor.
Each scholarship is worth up to $250 and will be paid to the successful applicant’s instructor. Comhaltas Winnipeg membership will be deducted from the amount if you are
not already a member. Interested applicants are asked to provide a copy of their enrolment form from their instructor or school showing the type, date and cost of the program. Please submit your application electronically with a short explanation of why you want this scholarship to comhaltaswinnipeg@shaw.ca
All applications will be reviewed by the Executive and a decision rendered no earlier than 6 February 2016.
Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (pronounced coal-tis kyol-tory air-in) is an InternationalOrganization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Traditional Irish music,
dance, language and culture.
For more information, please contact Comhaltas Winnipeg.

Thank you,