Sgoil Dannsa - Seachdain na Gàidhlig
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Wednesday 25th February
Online Step Dance Workshops (Seachdain na Gàidhlig) 18:00 - 18:45 - Beginner “Come & Try” Step Dance Class 19:15 - 20:00 - Intermediate Step Dance Class Online step dance workshop led by Scottish Step Dancer, Sophie Stephenson, as part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig. Open to participants anywhere in the world, this online workshop offers a relaxed and supportive space to explore step dance, learn something new, and celebrate Gaelic culture during Seachdain na Gàidhlig. The class will be delivered in English, with Gaelic words, numbers, and simple phrases woven throughout, giving participants the opportunity to engage with Gaelic language and culture through dance and movement. Step dance is a fun, active and social activity for all ages. The workshops will give you the opportunity to actively engage with traditional music and Gaelic culture, through dance. You will learn percussive style dance steps to strathspeys, jigs and reels. For wee ones, it helps them to learn rhythm and improve their coordination whilst, for adults it is a gentle way to improve stamina and strengthen muscles. Advised to wear hard soled shoes and bring a bottle of water! The classes will be live on Zoom, with the option to receive a recorded version of the class if you can’t make it live. Class: £12/8 (Pay via Paypal) Email [email protected], or fill in the contact form below, to sign up for the class and to receive the Zoom link. |
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Thursday 26th February
Online Dance History Seminars (Seachdain na Gàidhlig) 18:30 - 19:30: Eachdraidh Dhìomhair Dannsa nan Gàidheal: Òraid le Mìcheal Newton 20:00 - 21:00: The Hidden History of Gaelic Dance Traditions: Talk & Q&A with Michael Newton There are several forms of dance that practiced in Gaelic communities and in Scotland in general, and many people claim that they date back to beyond the mists of time, but the forms of dance that survive into the present only began to emerge in the eighteenth century, and they were greatly changed in the second half of the nineteenth century. This presentation will provide a summary of the main influences that created Scottish dance as we have it in the present, especially in Gaelic contexts. Dr Michael Newton earned a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh in 1998 and was an Assistant Professor in the Celtic Studies department of St Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia 2008-2013. He has written a multitude of books and articles about Gaelic culture and history and is a leading authority on Scottish Gaelic heritage in North America. The seminar will be live on Zoom, with the option to receive a recorded version of the presentation if you can’t make it live. Seminar ticket: £5 (Pay via Paypal) Email [email protected], or fill in the contact form below, to register for the seminar and to receive the Zoom link. |
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Saturday 28th February
Afternoon of Step Dance Workshops (Seachdain na Gàidhlig) Inverness, Scotland Join us in celebrating Seachdain na Gàidhlig and the launch of Sgoil Dannsa, with step dance workshops led by Scottish Step Dancer, Sophie Stephenson. Step dance is a fun, active and social activity for all ages. The workshops will give you the opportunity to actively engage with traditional music and Gaelic culture, through dance. You will learn percussive style dance steps to strathspeys, jigs and reels. For wee ones, it helps them to learn rhythm and improve their coordination whilst, for adults it is a gentle way to improve stamina and strengthen muscles. Advised to wear hard soled shoes and bring a bottle of water! Children's Step Dance Workshops (delivered mostly through Gaelic, and open to both Gaelic speakers and non-Gaelic speakers): 12:00 - 12:30: Age 5 - 8 12:40 - 13:10: Age 8 - 12 13:20 - 13:50: Age 12 - 16 Child: £5 Adult Step Dance Workshops (delivered in English, with Gaelic words, numbers, and simple phrases woven throughout, giving participants the opportunity to engage with Gaelic language and culture through dance and movement): 14:30 - 15:15: Adults: Beginner 15:30 - 16:15: Adults: Intermediate - Advanced Adult: £12 (Pay via Paypal) Email [email protected], or fill in the contact form below, to sign up for the class and to receive more information. |
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