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Irish Club Dancers
The Irish Club of Regina Dancers are having a great time getting ready for this year's upcoming performances!
Classes got underway again this past September at St. Luke's Hall, occuring on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Almost all of our dancers have returned for another year, as well as a very excited group of new dancers!
Lead by our dance instructors, Lorie Norris and Gail Kruger, our dancers have resumed working hard at their weekly classes. Also, with much appreciation, our dancers are again receiving workshops throughout the year from their TCRG teacher Laura Buckley.
Our dancers are busily preparing for the various dance performances that are coming up in the near future. If you are interested in more information about booking our dancers for a performance, please see the bottom of this page for contact information.
The History of Our Dancers
The Irish Club of Regina has supported a dance program since 1995 initially under the leadership of Jim & Mary Fogarty and Ita Gomes. The first classes were set up in a fun, social, recreational atmosphere with the purpose of learning a few traditional Irish céilí (group soft shoe) dances. Beginner-level céilí and hard shoe classes were introduced in 2003 to accommodate those who were new to Irish dancing. Weekly classes are currently led by experienced dancers and are held at St. Luke's Anglican Church Hall at 3233 Argyle Road. The dance program is governed by a formal dance framework as approved by the Irish Club of Regina executive.
We currently offer four levels of soft shoe and hard shoe classes. Both dance styles feature a mix of traditional and contemporary dances. Classes will be offered for all levels of interest, participation and skill. Prior dance experience is not required and there is no obligation to perform. Classes are open to both men and women from teen to adult.
The profile of our dance program is increasing and we receive many requests for performances at events and establishments in Regina and surrounding communities. Past performances have included Mosaic in Regina, Motif in Moose Jaw, the Regina Mid-Winter Celtic Festival, Saskatchewan Roughrider's half time show, 2005 Saskatchewan Centennial celebrations and with Natalie McMaster and the Chieftains. As we are part of a non-profit organization, we do not charge for our performances. However, any honorarium received is much appreciated and helps keep our program viable. Performance bookings are taken on a first-come, first served basis.
Contact Us
If you have further questions about the dance program, wish to register for classes,
or wish to book a performance, please contact the our Dance Coordinator at:
dance.icr@gmail.com
