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Christmas Island Firehall
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Step Dancing Workshops
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
Learn basic steps with Jody MacKenzie or challenge yourself to some advanced footwork with Anita MacDonald.
3-4:30pm
Admission $6
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Gaelic Hymn Workshop
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
Local native Gaelic speakers Rod C. MacNeil and Jamie MacNeil will instruct this class teaching some Gaelic Hymns which remain well-known in our area to all levels of learners.
1:30-3pm
Admission $6.
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Milling Song Workshop and Frolic
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
Milling Song Workshop, 6-7:30pm
This workshop is led by local tradition bearers/Gaelic singers Jamie MacNeil and Rod C. MacNeil. Learn some songs and join in the singing tonight.
Admission $6.00
Traditional Milling Frolic, 8pm
Symposium - Comunn Féis an Eilein: Twenty Years of Language, Music, and Culture
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Family Square Dance
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
We finish off Féis week with a night of music, dancing and fun for everyone! Bring your family and friends to hear the Barra MacNeil family, Kyle, Shamus, Ryan, and Boyd MacNeil.
Admission $10, 15 and under admitted free. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Gaelic Language Workshops
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
Beth MacNeil will teach beginners Gaelic through the TIP/Gàidhlig Aig Baile immersion methodology. Hector MacNeil will employ the TIP/Gàidhlig Aig Baile immersion methodology to teach intermediate/advanced learners.
12-1:30pm
Admission $6.
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Family Square Dance
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
Kick off the Féis weekend with a Family Dance with Helen MacDonald, Scott MacKenzie, Dawn MacDonald-Gillis, and Kyle Gillis.
9pm-1am
Admission $8.00, Ages 15 and under are admitted free. Minors under 19 must be accompanied by an adult.
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Square Dancing Workshop
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
Join instructor Burton MacIntyre as he teaches the basic steps for a traditional Cape Breton square dance. His lively and enthusiastic style will have you ready to show off your steps at tonight’s family dance!
3:30-5 pm
Admission $6.00
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Gaelic Song Workshop
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
Instructor Beth MacNeil Puirt A Beul or mouth music was an integral part of the Highland Gaels’ way of life. When fiddles or pipes couldn’t be found, mouth- music led the céilidhs. When Puirt A Beul is sung, the rhythm and sound of the songs resembles piping & fiddling.This class is designed for beginners and will also feature a variety of singing styles.
3:30-5:00 pm
Admission $6.00
20th Annual Féis an Eilein - Beginner/Intermediate Fiddle Workshop
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| Partner(s): | Fèis an Eilein |
| Location: | Christmas Island Firehall |
Come try your hand at the fiddle with a combined beginner/intermediate workshop with Anita MacDonald. Learn the basics of the instrument or pick up a few new tunes.
2pm-3:30 pm
Admission $6.00


