Family/Community
WINTER PLAYBOOK 2023 | BELLINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION
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Irish Step Dance
Learn a jig or reel in this fun and energetic class. Irish
dance shows appeared on the world stage in the 1990's
and the traditional soft and hard shoe dancing maintains
popularity today. Lively music and fancy footwork get
dancers' feet flying in no time. Participants should wear
light clothing. Dance shoes are not required.
DAY/DATES:
Session 1: Tuesday, January 17–February 7
Session 2: Tuesday, February 28–March 21
AGES/TIME:
4–6 years: 4:45–5:30 pm (Session 2 only)
7–12 years: 5:30–6:15 pm
Teen/Adult: 7:00–7:45 pm
LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
COST: $80
COORDINATORS: Lance Romo/Heather Richendrfer
MIN: 2 / MAX: 15
Valentine's Day Party &
Sensory–Friendly Party
Celebrate the day of love with the ones you love!
Families of 2nd graders and younger are invited to play
and wear festive outfits, make crafts, and win prizes
playing games at our booths. From 2:00–3:00 pm we
will offer a Sensory Friendly experience. During this time,
we will have a limited supply of headphones at the door
for families to use while visiting the party.
DAY/DATE: Saturday, February 11
TIME: 2:00–5:00 pm (Sensory Friendly 2:00–3:00 pm)
AGES: 2nd grade and younger accompanied by adult
LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
COST: Free ($3 suggested donation)
COORDINATOR: Rosa Caldwell
Scottish Highland Dance
Energetic and graceful, this performing art form of
Scotland is often called the world's most sophisticated
folk dance. Hundreds of years old, popular dances
include the Highland Fling and Sword Dance which
are featured at local Highland Games. Throughout the
classes lively bagpipe music accompanies dancers while
learning the intricate footwork. Highland dance has
evolved to become an elite competitive dance sport
around the world. Participants should wear light
clothing. Dance shoes are not required.
DAY/DATES:
Session 1: Tuesday, January 17–February 7
Session 2: Tuesday, February 28–March 21
AGES/TIMES:
4–6 years: 4:45–5:30 pm (Session 1 only)
7–12 years: 6:15–7:00 pm
Teen/Adult: 7:45–8:30 pm
LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
COST: $80
COORDINATORS: Lance Romo/Heather Richendrfer
MIN: 2 / MAX: 15
Photo by Heather Richendrfer
