Fay Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Hi All, my daughters and I are all Irish Dancers with a dance group called McConnell Irish Dancers. My Mom was one of the first McConnell dancers, so my girls are third generation dancers. For this next week, Winnipeg has a festival called Folklorama. It is a multi-ethnic festival, where the different groups have a pavillion, where they showcase their music, dance and food. Ours is called Isle of the Shamrock. Last night one of our shows was dedicated to my Mom and another of the dancers/teachers that passed away from cancer in May. What a proud moment. Just thought I'd share. Faylene Quote
Karma1976 Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Faylene that is awesome and as a dancer it is so amazing to have something like that dedicated. I am actually involved in a 3 day benefit show for my high school director that passes away from bone cancer 2 years ago. We are tryign to save out old high schools drama, band and altheltics department so it will be an amazing honor for him too and am very excited to do so. and Alumni tribute show no less too. Quote
Don Wood Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Faylene, what a beautiful tribute to your mom! Thanks for sharing that with us. I am about 20% Irish and did get to go to Ireland several years ago. That could be blarney! Ha! Don Quote
norme Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Fay, sound like a good time was had by all. A tribute to someone is great! so glad you shared this with us... Quote
Tiny Posted August 5, 2003 Posted August 5, 2003 Faylene- My dad, who died of prostate cancer at the age of 87, LOVED to dance, and so do all of us kids, so I couldn't think of a nicer tribute for your beloved mom. Way to go! Quote
sophia88 Posted August 5, 2003 Posted August 5, 2003 That is such a wonderful thing to do in your Mom's honor...wow. Quote
Debaroo Posted August 7, 2003 Posted August 7, 2003 Faylene, I am sure your mom was equally proud to have you all dance in her honour-what a beautiful tribute. It is so wonderful that the tradition of dance has been passed down from your mother to you and then your daughters, and, in time, they will pass the tradition to their children. You must be so proud. Take care, Deb Quote
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