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Nickel City Cloggers |
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| The "Nickel City Cloggers" consists of approximately twenty members and is led by Anita Belfry. The group was organized about ten years ago and practices weekly at the Parkside Centre and the Minnow Lake Legion. During the year they perform at retirement and nursing homes, friendship centers, schools, and for many special events throughout the Sudbury region including the "Celtic Festival" and "Canada Day" celebrations at the Sudbury Arena. Several of the dancers travel each year to SS Marie and Buffalo to participate in workshops where they learn new routines. If you would like to learn how to clog, "beginner" classes start in September. Simply contact any of the dancers, or the Parkside Centre for more information. | ||
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Company G Performers |
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| The Company G Performers are a group of 31 dancers ranging from 7 to 21 years of age. The group participates in various Performances, Competitions, and Dance Workshops throughout the year and have performed on various ships for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. The performers support many charities in our area such as the Canadian Cancer Treatment Center, the P.L.A.Y. Program. | ||||
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Group A |
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The Sudbury Irish Arts Association (SIAA) is
one of over 600 branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann worldwide.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann can be loosely translated as "Association of
Irish Musicians" and it is Ireland's premiere cultural group. The aims of
Comhaltas is to promote the Irish traditions of dance, music and song. In
doing so, Irish language, literature, art and folk traditions just
naturally become a part of a person's exploration of Ireland's rich
cultural traditions. The organization is non-political and non-religious
in nature, seeking to help you get in touch with the Irish within you or
just to learn more about Ireland's cultural traditions.
SIAA has organized weekly classes in Irish
dancing, singing and language for children and adults alike. During March,
SIAA hosts the Irish Celtic Fair (5 hrs. of non-stop live entertainment).
In August, a one week Irish Summer School for the youth is held. For more
information about Comhaltas in Sudbury or around the world please contact SIAA
at email:padraig_54@persona.ca
Mail: Sudbury Irish Arts Association, 20
Shelley Drive, Sudbury, Ontario P3A 2S5 . Tel: 705-560-2379
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Murielle Jacques began her studies in the art of Raq Sharki at the age of 50 under the guidance of Lucie de Lafontaine at Baladi Narional Baladi. Seven years later, she now teaches and dances professionally. Murielle is devoted to the art of dance, and loves to learn new dance styles by attending various workshops, and studying DVD’s. Her passion is dancing Cabaret Fusion (which combines movements of Raq Sharki, Turkish, Morocco, Greece, and other dance styles), as well as ATS (certification in American Tribal Style with Carolena Nericcia). Murielle performed at numerous venues both in and out of the Sudbury area, and will continue to perform for as long as she is able to do so | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Company G Performers |
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| The Company G Performers are a group of 31 dancers ranging from 7 to 21 years of age. The group participates in various Performances, Competitions, and Dance Workshops throughout the year and have performed on various ships for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. The performers support many charities in our area such as the Canadian Cancer Treatment Center, the P.L.A.Y. Program. | ||
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Competitive Group (Coach: Jeanne Jakubo, Assistant: Charlotte Tisdale) |
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| Sampo's dynamic competitive group competes annually at interclub and Red Ribbon competitions within Ontario. They also perform at various functions, including Finnish Festivals, Santa Clause Parades, MCTV telethons, "I Love Gymnastics Week" gymnaestradas and "Spring Spirit" recitals. The gymnasts are planning to attend the Canadian Gymnaestrada in Winnipeg, July 2010 and International Gymnaestrada in Lausanne, Switzerland in July 2011. Lat year, the competitive team earned a second prize at Sudbury's Third Annual Dance Festival. They look forward to participating in this worthwhile cause again this year. | ||||
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Earthdancers |
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Earthdancers
is a Sudbury-based group of young dancers
whose dream is to make a difference in this world. Every year they produce
an inspiring performance of modern dance and donate all the proceeds to
benefit the environment. Over the sixteen years of their existence, the
group has contributed over $53,000 dollars to Friends of the Earth, Trans
Canada Trail, the World Wildlife Fund and Sudbury Vegetation
Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee (VETAC). |
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Ladie's Performance Group |
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(Coach: Liisa Kovala, Assistant: Karen Lukkarila) |
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| Sampo Rhythmic Gymnastics Club has been a part of the Sudbury community for more than forty years. The Ladies' Performance Group consists of women of all ages, including current coaches, former gymnasts and new members. Since 2003, the ladies have performed at a variety of events in the Sudbury community, including special occasions at Finlandia Rest Home, "I love Gymnastics Week" Gymnaestradas and "Spring Spirit" recitals. In 2004, the ladies competed at "Red Ribbon Competition" in Ottawa. In 2006, the group performed at the Canadian Gymnaestrada in Ottawa. They also performed at the International Gymnaestrada in Dornbrin, Austria in July 2007, the Finnish Grand Festival in Toronto in 2008and Finnifest Sudbury in July 2009. The Ladies' performance group enjoyed participating in Sudbury's Third Annual Dance Festival in Support of Ontario International Development Agency and is happy to be performing again. | ||||
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Sudbury Irish Arts Association |
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The Sudbury Irish Arts Association (SIAA) is
one of over 600 branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann worldwide.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann can be loosely translated as "Association of
Irish Musicians" and it is Ireland's premiere cultural group. The aims of
Comhaltas is to promote the Irish traditions of dance, music and song. In
doing so, Irish language, literature, art and folk traditions just
naturally become a part of a person's exploration of Ireland's rich
cultural traditions. The organization is non-political and non-religious
in nature, seeking to help you get in touch with the Irish within you or
just to learn more about Ireland's cultural traditions.
SIAA has organized weekly classes in Irish
dancing, singing and language for children and adults alike. During March,
SIAA hosts the Irish Celtic Fair (5 hrs. of non-stop live entertainment).
In August, a one week Irish Summer School for the youth is held. For more
information about Comhaltas in Sudbury or around the world please contact SIAA
at email:padraig_54@persona.ca
Mail: Sudbury Irish Arts Association, 20
Shelley Drive, Sudbury, Ontario P3A 2S5 . Tel: 705-560-2379
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Nickel City Cloggers |
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Group B |
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| The "Nickel City Cloggers" consists of approximately twenty members and is led by Anita Belfry. The group was organized about ten years ago and practices weekly at the Parkside Centre and the Minnow Lake Legion. During the year they perform at retirement and nursing homes, friendship centers, schools, and for many special events throughout the Sudbury region including the "Celtic Festival" and "Canada Day" celebrations at the Sudbury Arena. Several of the dancers travel each year to SS Marie and Buffalo to participate in workshops where they learn new routines. If you would like to learn how to clog, "beginner" classes start in September. Simply contact any of the dancers, or the Parkside Centre for more information. | ||||
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Earthdancers |
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Group B |
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Earthdancers
is a Sudbury-based group of young dancers whose dream is
to make a difference in this world. Every year they produce an inspiring
performance of modern dance and donate all the proceeds to benefit the
environment. Over the sixteen years of their existence, the group has
contributed over $53,000 dollars to Friends of the Earth, Trans Canada
Trail, the World Wildlife Fund and Sudbury Vegetation
Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee (VETAC). |
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M's Joy of Dance |
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Group B |
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| Murielle Jacques began her studies in the art of Raq Sharki at the age of 50 under the guidance of Lucie de Lafontaine at Baladi Narional Baladi. Seven years later, she now teaches and dances professionally. Murielle is devoted to the art of dance, and loves to learn new dance styles by attending various workshops, and studying DVD’s. Her passion is dancing Cabaret Fusion (which combines movements of Raq Sharki, Turkish, Morocco, Greece, and other dance styles), as well as ATS (certification in American Tribal Style with Carolena Nericcia). Murielle performed at numerous venues both in and out of the Sudbury area, and will continue to perform for as long as she is able to do so. | ||||
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Group C |
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Earthdancers
is a Sudbury-based group of young dancers
whose dream is to make a difference in this world. Every year they produce
an inspiring performance of modern dance and donate all the proceeds to
benefit the environment. Over the sixteen years of their existence, the
group has contributed over $53,000 dollars to Friends of the Earth, Trans
Canada Trail, the World Wildlife Fund and Sudbury Vegetation
Enhancement Technical Advisory Committee (VETAC). |
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Sudbury Irish Association |
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Group C |
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The Sudbury Irish Arts Association (SIAA) is
one of over 600 branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann worldwide.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann can be loosely translated as "Association of
Irish Musicians" and it is Ireland's premiere cultural group. The aims of
Comhaltas is to promote the Irish traditions of dance, music and song. In
doing so, Irish language, literature, art and folk traditions just
naturally become a part of a person's exploration of Ireland's rich
cultural traditions. The organization is non-political and non-religious
in nature, seeking to help you get in touch with the Irish within you or
just to learn more about Ireland's cultural traditions.
SIAA has organized weekly classes in Irish
dancing, singing and language for children and adults alike. During March,
SIAA hosts the Irish Celtic Fair (5 hrs. of non-stop live entertainment).
In August, a one week Irish Summer School for the youth is held. For more
information about Comhaltas in Sudbury or around the world please contact SIAA
at email:padraig_54@persona.ca
Mail: Sudbury Irish Arts Association, 20
Shelley Drive, Sudbury, Ontario P3A 2S5 . Tel: 705-560-2379
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Company G Performers |
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| The Company G Performers are a group of 31 dancers ranging from 7 to 21 years of age. The group participates in various Performances, Competitions, and Dance Workshops throughout the year and have performed on various ships for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. The performers support many charities in our area such as the Canadian Cancer Treatment Center, the P.L.A.Y. Program. | ||
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