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Our busy 2010:


Sept. 3, 2010, 5pm
Saskatoon Fireworks Festival, River Landing Amphitheatre
We enjoyed being a part of the Saskatoon Fireworks Festival this year.

Aug. 19, 20, 21, 2010, Folkfest
German Pavilion, German Club
Despite the heat and forestfire smoke we enjoyed presenting some new and old dances.

Aug. 12, 2010, 12pm
Celebrating Folkfest, Innovation Place
Along with the Philippine dancers we gave a Folkfest preview at Innovation place.

Aug. 8, 2010, 2:45pm & 3:45pm
German Days, Humboldt
We had a great time on our roadtrip, especially with two performances of the Maypole.

July 25, 2010, 3:10pm
Taste of Saskatchewan, Kiwanis Park
Even with only half of our dance group, we had a great performance at the Taste of Saskatchewan.

July 1, 2010, 12:30 pm
Canada Day, Diefenbaker Park
We enjoyed once again dancing at Diefenbaker Park to celebrate Canada Day.

June 25, 2010, 6pm
5th Annual MiniFest, Evan Hardy Collegiate
This year's Minifest was a great success with five dance groups, workshops and an Egyptian I Spy Playmobil contest.

June 10, 2010, 7pm
Saskatchewan Children's Festival, Broadway Theatre
Our dancers did an excellent job performing three dances during the first ever Dance-TASTIC at the Children's Festival.

April 10, 2010, 1pm & 3pm
AgriMex, North Battleford
Our attendance was not as planned due to Saskatchewan weather but two of our dancers and our instructor did two performances for an appreciative audience.

March 19, 2010, 7:15pm
Cultural Festival, U of S Education Building
Good food, good performance!



2009 was a fun year for the group:

November 27th, 2009, 4:00pm
Festival of Trees, WDM
The Festival of Trees was a great way to end the first term.

November 21st, 2009
Sask. German Council 25th Anniversary, Mayfair United Church
The dance group performed as part of the SGC 25th anniversary and sold the always popular Lebkuchen.

October 23rd & 24th, 2009
Canadian Tire Grand Opening, Humboldt
We danced in the Canadian Tire Garden Center as part of their Grand Opening in Humboldt.

September 12, 2009, 1:50pm
Greystone Day in the Park, Greystone
It was a beautiful day to perform as part of Greystone's Day in the Park.

September 4, 2009, 5:30pm
Saskatoon Fireworks Festival, River Landing Amphitheatre
We had a good time dancing in the new River Landing Amphitheatre. Click here to visit the Saskatoon Fireworks Festival website.

August 13-15, 2009
German Pavilion, German Club
The boys and girls had a lot of fun at Folkfest this year, even with all the rain, and danced a total of 14 sets over the three days!

August 9, 2009
German Days, Humboldt
We enjoyed our road trip to Humboldt and danced 2 sets to help celebrate Humboldt German Days.

July 1, 2009, 2:00pm
Canada Day, Diefenbaker Park
We celebrated Canada Day by taking part in the festivities at Diefenbaker Park.
Minifest poster
June 21, 2009, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
4th Annual MiniFest, German Club
We had a great MiniFest this year with four children's groups performing, some fun workshops and a Playmobil contest with Playmobil prizes. The German fundraiser buffet supper afterwards was also a success.

Apr. 4, 2009, 11am and 3pm
Agrimex Farm, Trade and Home Show, North Battleford
We danced twice at the Agrimex Multicultural Expo.

Mar. 31, 2009, 12pm
Cultural Day, SGI
The dance group took some time off of school to entertain the SGI staff during their lunch hour.



2008 was a busy year for the group:

Nov. 23, 2008, 5:00pm
Festival of Trees, Western Development Museum
We enjoyed dancing at the Festival of Trees with some new and old members.

November 22, 2008
Christmas Bazaar, German Canadian Club Concordia
Our popular Lebkuchen sale was once again successful.

Sept. 28, 2008, 2:30pm
Kaffeeklatsch, German Club
The dance group had a good time entertaining at the Sunday afternoon tea.

Sept. 27, 2008, 12 Noon
Saskatoon German Days, Farmer's Market Village Square
The group, with new and old members, had fun performing new and old dances, including the Holzhacker.

Thursday to Saturday, August 14 - 16, 2008
Folkfest, German Pavilion, Saskatoon
The girls had a lot of fun dancing a total of 13 sets this year! They also enjoyed showing off their German culture to guests at the Norwegian Pavilion.

July 20, 2008, 3:15pm
Taste of Saskatchewan, Kiwanis Park
It was great to be part of the Folkfest preview again.
Minifest poster
June 23, 2008, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
3rd Annual MiniFest, German Club
Our 3rd MiniFest was a great success with a dinosaur Playmobil contest, dance step workshops, and enthusiastic performances by six children's groups.

June 15, 2008
Saskatoon Multilingual School 25th Anniversary, Odeon Events Centre
We were part of the colourful SMS 25th anniversary celebration.

April 27, 2008, 2:00pm
International Day of Dance, Dance Saskatchewan Studio
We celebrated the International Day of Dance with a few of our favourite, upbeat dances.

February 23, 2008
Scouts Hall, Prince Albert
We had a fun road trip to PA to entertain at their German Club banquet.

February 10, 2008, 12:00pm
Heritage Festival, Western Development Museum
The dancers had a great time teaching some audience members the Topporzer Kreuzpolka.

January 9, 2008, 7:00pm
Registration & practice, Aden Bowman
It was a great first practice with our new sound system!



2007 was another full year for the group:

December 18, 2007, 2:00pm
Luther Care Home
Celebrating the holiday season with the Luther residents.

December 1, 2007, 11:30am
Festival of Trees, Prairieland Exhibition
The Festival of Trees was a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

November 24, 2007, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Christmas Bazaar, German Canadian Club Concordia
We had another successful fundraiser at the bazaar with our popular Lebkuchen sale.

October 28, 2007, 4:00pm
Norwegian Pavilion Volunteer Party, Zion Lutheran Church
We enjoyed a bit of the Folkfest atmosphere again when we danced for the Norwegian pavilion volunteers.
German Days poster
September 29, 2007, 11:00am
Saskatoon German Days, Farmer's Market Village Square
Despite the very cold wind and rain we warmed up some audience members as they learned the Waschfrauen and the Topporzer Kreuzpolka.
Click here to visit the German Day website

September 5, 2007, 7-9pm
Registration, German Club Concordia
We welcomed back old and new members for our 2007/2008 season.

Thursday to Saturday, August 16 - 18, 2007
Folkfest, German Pavilion, Saskatoon
Despite the thunderstorm we had a great Folkfest, especially with some new dances and our ever popular German candy booth.
Click here to visit the German pavilion page on the Folkfest website

Friday, July 20, 2007, 8:45 pm
Taste of Saskatchewan, Kiwanis Park
We performed for an enthusiastic audience as part of the Folkfest kick-off at the Taste of Saskatchewan.

Sunday, July 1, 2007, 1:00 - 1:15pm
Canada Day, Diefenbaker Park
A great performance to celebrate Canada's multiculturalism.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 5:30 - 9pm
2nd annual Mini Fest, German Club
This year was a great success with four groups performing, a fun Playmobil contest, and an entertaining workshop to learn dances from other cultures!

Saturday, June 9, 2007, 4:20pm
Walk Around the World, Greystone Heights Park
It was great to have the opportunity to learn Hungarian Dances and watch other multicultural groups perform.

Thursday, May 3, 2007
German Immersion Workshop
We taught dances to the students of the German Language School

Sunday, April 29, 2007
International Day of Dance, Dance Saskatchewan Studio
A first performance for some of our new members



2006 was a year full of great performances:

Sunday, December 3, 2006
Festival of Trees, Western Development Museum, North Battleford
Thank you for inviting us, it was a great road trip and we sure enjoyed the displays!

Saturday, December 2, 2006, 12;30 pm
Festival of Trees, Prairieland Exhibition, Saskatoon
Getting into the Christmas spirit!
German Christmas specialties
Saturday November 25, 2006, 10AM - 3PM
Christmas Bazaar, German Canadian Club Concordia
Thank you for your support - we'll be back again next year with this favorite fundraiser.

Firday November 10, 2006, 3PM
Celebrating our People Showcase, TCU Place, Saskatoon
We danced in front of a large audience and shared our German heritage through our booth to celebrate Saskatoon's centennial.

Saturday, September 30, 2006, 12-2pm
German Days, Kiwanis Park, Saskatoon
A fun celebration of our German heritage with music, dance and displays on a wonderful hot day.

Sunday, October 1, 2006, 2-5pm
German Days, German Club, Saskatoon
Continuation of the event with a concert, silent auction, coffee & cake and a German 'Store'.

Thursday to Saturday, August 17 - 19, 2006
Folkfest, German Pavilion, Saskatoon
Another successful event, see you again next year!
Click here to visit the German pavilion page on the Folkfest website

Saturday, July 1, 2006
Canada Day, Diefenbaker Park
We danced in the heat and wind to celebrate our heritage as part of Saskatchewan's
Centennial year along with more multicultural groups than ever!

Friday, June 30, 2006
Mini Fest
We hosted a multicultural festival for children's groups in Saskatoon - with lots of fun, dancing and a large PLAYMOBIL toy display. The 'I Spy' contest throughout the display had many entries and great prizes.

Saturday, May 6, 2006
German Immersion Camp Workshop
Our instructor and some of our dancers taught dances to the students of the German Language School.

Friday, May 5, 2006
Multicultural Performance, WP Bates School
Fighting with each other and our headdresses while dancing.

Saturday, April 29, 2006
International Day of Dance, Dance Saskatchewan Studio
Our 'Fighting Dance' was well received to a lot of laughter!

Saturday, February 11, 2006
Performing for the Century Club
Thanks for inviting us, it was fun to do 2 sets for this very appreciative audience!

Friday, February 10, 2006
Fasching (Mardi Gras) celebrations with the German Language School
We had a great time enjoying this German party custom in the middle of winter!



2005 was a busy and fun year for our group:

Saturday, December 10, 2005
Festival of Trees, Prairieland Exhibition
A great show all around!

Saturday, November 26, 2005
Bake Sale at German Club's annual Christmas Bazaar
Thank you for your support - we'll be back with more imported German Lebkuchen next year.

Sunday, October 2, 2005
Saskatoon German Day, Open House at the German Club
Saskatoon German Days festivities continued at the German Club with a Saskatoon Symphony Concert and many displays (ours was another fun PLAYMOBIL exhibit).

Saturday, October 1, 2005
Saskatoon German Day, City Hall Outdoor Stage Amanda assisting with the raising 
of the German flag at City Hall
We celebrated the recently re-instated Saskatoon German Days in the rain, with some folk dancing and much more.

Sunday, September 25, 2005
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Saskatoon
Our first performance with new members, who have already mastered some of the steps.

Saturday, September 10, 2005
Centennial Celebration in Kinsmen Park with the Premier
A little wet, but our dances made for a great party mood - the Premier even danced with us!

August 18,19,20, 2005
Saskatoon Folkfest German Pavilion
For all those who missed us - we had decided not to entertain but to be entertained. Our dancers enjoyed the many other pavillions this year and will return with a brand new show in 2006. But we do hope you enjoyed the PLAYMOBIL display we had so much fun putting on.

Friday, July 1, 2005
Canada Day Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
We danced in the heat to celebrate our heritage as part of Saskatchewan's Centennial year along with more multicultural groups than ever!

Thursday, June 30, 2005
Humboldt Summer Sizzler Festival, Humboldt
2 performances to celebrate Humboldt's 100th birthday.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Sisters of Sion
Thanks for inviting us - a chance to do a dress rehearsal for our Humboldt trip.

Sunday, April 24, 2005
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon
A great venue to show off our many dances as part of a multicultural exhibit.

Wednesday, April 13, 2005
St. Ann's Seniors Home
We're hoping everyone enjoyed our all-new 'boys' set, chopping wood and being blacksmiths.

Saturday, March 19, 2005
Youth Action Now youth forum on Campus
A great multicultural event! We were proud to represent the German culture.

Wednesday, March 16, 2005
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Saskatoon City Hall Cafeteria
Our annual dance as part of the week long celebrations of Canadian culture and its diversity. We enjoyed some wonderful ethnic foods.

Wednesday, March 9, 2005
St. Angela's Merecia Centre
Thanks for inviting us, a very appreciative audience indeed.



2004 was a busy year of performances:

Saturday, December 11, 2004
Festival of Trees
10:30 AM Wheatland Building, Saskatoon
Getting into the Christmas Spirit !

Thursday to Saturday, August 19 to 21st, 2004
Folkfest
German Pavilion
Three days of dancing til dark.

Friday, July 9, 2004
2nd Avenue Sidewalk Sale
5:30 PM, 2nd Ave, Downtown Saskatoon
Celebrating our downtown with the performance groups from the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (SIA).

Thursday, July 1, 2004
Canada Day
1:30 PM, Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
We celebrated our heritage as part of the 3 hour multicultural dancing on stage in the park.

Wednesday, June 30, 2004
1PM and 2PM, Humboldt Summer Sizzler Festival, Humboldt
What a fun road trip to help Humboldt celebrate summer as part of the Culture Circle entertainment.

Thursday, June 19, 2004
Victoria Park Festival
10:30 AM, 12 noon, Victoria Park, Saskatoon (by Riversdale pool)
Performing along with many local groups throughout the day.

Thursday, April 29, 2004
International Day of Dance
1 PM, Sutherland School, Saskatoon
We celebrated the International Day of Dance at the school assembly. It was nice to see so many students and teachers get up and try some of our dances with us.

Friday, March 19, 2004
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
12:30 PM, Saskatoon City Hall Cafeteria
We danced as part of the week long celebrations of Canadian culture and diversity and enjoyed some wonderful ethnic foods.


If you are interested in having us dance for your function, send an e-mail to:

Barbara@GermanJuniorFolkDancers.ca



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