Friday, March 14, 2008

Various

Greetings, two messages today. All sated on haggis? Time for an oatcake and a cup of tea. Regards, the other Ron
 
1.
WHAT: CELTIC NIGHT (to help the Irish get a head start on St. Patrick's day)
WHERE: Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 HudsonStreet (at 73rd Ave.), Vancouver, BC
WHEN:  Saturday, March 8th, 2008
TIME: Doors open at 6:00 PM; party at 8:00 PM
TICKETS: Adults $15.00; children 12 and under $8.00
OTHER: Music & entertainment by Skystone, Tartan Pride and The Vancouver Police Pipe Band

Silent auction: door prizes; dancing; refreshments

CONTACT: phone 604-576-1619, or, check the website www.tartanpride.ca

2.

VANCOUVER: SCOTTISH DANCE CHILDREN'S CLASSES

 Where: Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver

 When: starting on April 7th and running for 10 weeks: 3 to 4 years at 3 pm;  5 to 7 years at 3:30 pm; 8 to 12 years at 4:30 pm

 To register your child/children:  604-257-8100.

 

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA: SCOTTISH DANCE CHILDREN'S CLASSES

 Where: UBC Community Old Barn, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, UBC

 When: starting on April 7th and running for 10 weeks: 5 to 8 years at 6:15 pm; 8 to 13 years, 7 pm

 To register your child/children: simply show up or phone instructor Sandra Crosby at 1-604-850-1605

 

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE

 Where: UBC Community Old Barn, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, UBC

 When: Sunday April 6th

 Details:

Ages 5 - 13 may register. 

$7.00 per child. 

Maximum of 16 in the class.

Instructor: Sandra Crosby – RSCDS, TAC, SDC, SDTA, SOBHD.

This workshop will give your child an introduction to Scottish Country Dancing.

Begin to learn the steps for reels, jigs and strathspeys.

Your child will have the opportunity to view a performance by the world renowned Inverglen Scottish Dancers.  Instructor – Sandra Crosby will give a brief history on some of the dances.

Come join in the fun of the lively music of the jigs and reels and learn to dance with your partner in a lighted hearted sociable atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon.

Children are requested to wear body suit and tights or blouse and skirt and non-skid slippers.

For more information on the Inverglen Scottish Dance School and Sandra Crosby: www.inverglenscottishdancers.com

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