STARTING UP AGAIN SEPTEMBER 10TH. Weekly Nordic Folkdance Society practice sessions are 7-9 p.m. Thursdays from September-December and January-May at the Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Ave. N.W. The cost is $50 per term or $5/week drop-in fee. Lots of fun and great exercise! No partner or costume required.
2026 Workshop – Winnipeg, October 2-4
INSTRUCTORS:
The Scandia Fun Folk are pleased to welcome Mikkel Thompson and Ginny Lee as dance instructors for this workshop.
Mikkel Thompson (USA and Sweden)
Mikkel has taught and performed as a dancer and musician at workshops, festivals, and concerts throughout North America, Norway, Sweden, in Europe and in St. Petersburg, Russia. Mikkel’s knowledge of Scandinavian folk dance encompasses an astonishingly wide range of styles and traditions, and he is an accomplished musician on the munnøharpe (mouth harp) and torader (button accordion). Mikkel performed at the Norsk Høstfest in Minot, ND for many years and was a part of the annual Calgary Folk Dance workshops from 2003-2018.
Ginny Lee (USA)
Ginny has taught and performed Scandinavian dance and music as part of folk dance groups, and for workshops, festivals, and concerts throughout the USA and in Canada, Sweden, Europe, and St. Petersburg, Russia. Ginny performed for many years at the Norsk Høstfest in Minot ND. She is an accomplished musician on the nyckelharpa. Ginny instructed at the 2005, and 2016-2018 Calgary Folk Dance workshop.
Both Mikkel and Ginny have a warm, engaging style of teaching dance through which they encourage and inspire dancers of all ages and skill levels to have fun while learning Scandinavian folk dance.
Valley Gardens Community Centre – 218 Antrim Road, Winnipeg, MB
* 9:30am – 10:00am – Tour Scandinavian Centre (*tentative & optional) * 10:00am – 11:00am – Brunch at Scandinavian Centre (*tentative & optional) 11:30am – 1:30pm – Dance Review 1:30pm – Lunch
* The above two events are tentative. Cost of the brunch is not included in registration and would be payable at the door. Cost is $25/person. Please indicate your interest when filling out the registration form. The Scandinavian Cultural Centre is located at 764 Erin Street, Winnipeg MB
Accommodation Suggestions:
Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona 826 Regent Ave West, Winnipeg MB R2C 3A8 Best Western Premier Winnipeg East 900 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 5C6 Limited billeting may also be available. Please contact us if you are interested and we will try to accommodate. scandiafunfolkdancers@gmail.com
Please read carefully: I/we acknowledge that participation in this dance workshop may result in personal injury, damage, or loss. Despite precautions being taken, accidents and injuries may occur. By signing this release form, I/we (adult or parent/guardian of minor) assume all risks related to the participation in the dance workshop, and the use of the facility used by the Scandia Fun Folk to host the workshop. I/we am/are waiving all claims for any injuries, damages, or losses sustained.
I do hereby fully release and discharge the Scandia Fun Folk, its directors, officers, agents, servants, members, instructors and volunteers from any cause of action, claims, or demands and all claims from injuries, damages, or loss which I (or dependants under 18 years of age) may have or which may accrue to me (or dependants) on account of my (their) participation in the dance workshop activities.
Furthermore, I/we agree to obey the instructors and the facility rules and take full responsibility fir my/our behaviour in addition to any damage I/we may cause to other participants or the facilities used by the Scandia Fun Folk for the workshop.
The workshop is at the Valley Gardens Community Centre, 218 Antrim Road, Winnipeg MB, starting at 4:30pm Friday Oct 2nd, continuing from 10am to 11pm on Saturday Oct 3rd, and from 11:30am to 1:30pm on Sunday Oct 4th. Friday Supper, lunches on Saturday and Sunday, and a banquet and dance party on Saturday evening are included in the $160 Registration fee.
Please list any food allergies or dietary restrictions here – we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
