Greetings,
The Minnesota Feis, Inc., presents an exciting major Twin Cities’ event that promotes Irish culture as well as an activity that encourages a healthy alternative for youth. There is an Irish saying about “dancing at the crossroads” where families would meet at a major road intersection, pull out their instruments, and get their feet stepping for an evening of Celtic dance and music. While not as impromptu as it was in earlier days, in many ways The Minnesota Feis continues the tradition of bringing together youth and families from across many miles to be actively involved in the Irish culture. Our organization touches the lives of many youth and families from across the Twin Cities, the whole Midwest, and even our Canadian neighbors who travel to Saint Paul to be part of the event! We even get international visitors to our event.
A “feis” is an Irish dance, music and arts competition where amateur competitors compete both individually and in small teams before national and international adjudicators. The judges then score the competitors in various competition categories based on their age and proficiency and provide them feedback that will help them grow in their skills. The dancers and musicians range in age from five years-old to adult. Their skills range from “first feis” beginners to championship level. The event is open to the public to enjoy the day watching the dancing, listening to the music and shopping at a great array of vendors. We typically have a few thousand attendees at the feis and many more thousands of visitors annually to our feis website (www.theminnesotafeis.org). By sponsoring this event locally, we offer local Irish dancers and musicians the option of participating in a high level event without needing to travel out-of-state. This is important not only because we are holding it in our home town for our youth, but because it makes the “feising” more affordable and open to more families, as the travel costs are eliminated.
The Minnesota Feis Inc. is a volunteer organization and is totally independent from any dance school. The funds to pay for the feis are generated through competitor fees, our continuing fundraising, and organization donations. Donations are a huge part of being able to put on an event of this size! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, donations to The Minnesota Feis Inc. are tax deductible and we welcome your support and contributions.
We look forward to the opportunity to meet and talk with you about The Minnesota Feis and how you might become involved.
Sincerely,
The Board Members of The Minnesota Feis, Inc.
The Minnesota Feis, Inc., presents an exciting major Twin Cities’ event that promotes Irish culture as well as an activity that encourages a healthy alternative for youth. There is an Irish saying about “dancing at the crossroads” where families would meet at a major road intersection, pull out their instruments, and get their feet stepping for an evening of Celtic dance and music. While not as impromptu as it was in earlier days, in many ways The Minnesota Feis continues the tradition of bringing together youth and families from across many miles to be actively involved in the Irish culture. Our organization touches the lives of many youth and families from across the Twin Cities, the whole Midwest, and even our Canadian neighbors who travel to Saint Paul to be part of the event! We even get international visitors to our event.
A “feis” is an Irish dance, music and arts competition where amateur competitors compete both individually and in small teams before national and international adjudicators. The judges then score the competitors in various competition categories based on their age and proficiency and provide them feedback that will help them grow in their skills. The dancers and musicians range in age from five years-old to adult. Their skills range from “first feis” beginners to championship level. The event is open to the public to enjoy the day watching the dancing, listening to the music and shopping at a great array of vendors. We typically have a few thousand attendees at the feis and many more thousands of visitors annually to our feis website (www.theminnesotafeis.org). By sponsoring this event locally, we offer local Irish dancers and musicians the option of participating in a high level event without needing to travel out-of-state. This is important not only because we are holding it in our home town for our youth, but because it makes the “feising” more affordable and open to more families, as the travel costs are eliminated.
The Minnesota Feis Inc. is a volunteer organization and is totally independent from any dance school. The funds to pay for the feis are generated through competitor fees, our continuing fundraising, and organization donations. Donations are a huge part of being able to put on an event of this size! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, donations to The Minnesota Feis Inc. are tax deductible and we welcome your support and contributions.
We look forward to the opportunity to meet and talk with you about The Minnesota Feis and how you might become involved.
Sincerely,
The Board Members of The Minnesota Feis, Inc.
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