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River Clyde Arts

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Join DuttyHoops (Yigale Nyado) for a soulful, beginner-friendly movement workshop series using hoops. You’ll be guided through connecting with the patterns of circles, moving with sound, and transitioning the hoop on and off the body, all channelled into improvised, dreamy sequences. No previous experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome! Together, we’ll create a short, fun group performance to share outdoors in the Gardens of Hope at this year’s River Clyde Solstice Walk on the evening of December 21st, from 6-8pm. Hoops will be provided. If you’d like your own to practise with at home, we’ll share a purchase guide with suggestions from DuttyHoops after you register. Also check out <a href="https://youtu.be/Qq3aAdLnx84?si=a8O9cu4QqMOASX2y" target="_blank">this YouTube video on hoops tricks</a> before class. The workshop is open for youth and adults age 10 and up.Workshop Dates &amp; Location:<ul><li>Saturday, Nov 28, 12:00pm-2:00pm - DownStreet Dance Studio (101 Grafton St, second floor)</li><li>Saturday, Dec 5, 12:00pm-2:00pm - DownStreet Dance Studio</li><li>Saturday, Dec 12, 12:00pm-2:00pm - DownStreet Dance Studio</li><li>Saturday, Dec 19, 12:00pm-2:00pm - DownStreet Dance Studio</li><li>Sunday, Dec 20, 12:00pm-2:00pm - Gardens of Hope (PE-258, New Glasgow) </li><li>Monday, December 21 - 6-8pm - performance as part of the River Clyde Solstice Walk(This is a multi-session series that builds toward the group performance; participants are expected to attend all sessions.)</li></ul>About the Instructor: DuttyHoops (Yigale Nyado) is a rhythm flow movement artist dedicated to unearthing the art of surrender, weaving moons and revisiting play as a site of deep knowing and release. Access Information: Moderate to high mobility requirements, but movement adaptations are available. You’ll be standing and moving for most of each session. The final rehearsal and performance take place outdoors in the Gardens of Hope in New Glasgow.If you have questions or concerns, please let us know in advance so we can plan together. DownStreet Dance Studio (November 28 to December 19)Getting in: The street entrance on Grafton Street, next to Subway, has two flights of stairs. For step-free access, enter through Confederation Court Mall on Grafton Street and take the elevator to the second floor. Gardens of Hope (December 20 and the December 21 performance)Getting in: Park in the PEI Preserve Company lot, where there are a few accessible spots. The ground in the gardens is uneven grass and gravel with some slopes. Expect winter conditions such as ice, snow and mud. Washrooms: The PEI Preserve Company has accessible, gendered washrooms. The building is open to the public and has strong scents. If you have questions or access needs, please contact Hope Rector, Accessibility Coordinator, at <a href="mailto:access@riverclydearts.com" target="_blank">access@riverclydearts.com</a> . This free workshop is part of The 2026 River Clyde Solstice Walk. If you're able to <a href="https://riverclydearts.com/donate" target="_blank">make a donation</a> to support our ongoing programs, we welcome your contribution!<a href="https://riverclydearts.com/solstice-walk" target="_blank">Learn more about The River Clyde Solstice Walk</a>

River Clyde Arts

Spinning Off Course: A DuttyHoops Workshop Series

101 Grafton St

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