Nelson Doyle Dancers performing at the Vancouver 2010 Torch relay community celebration in Miramichi, NB.
The Nelson Doyle Dancers, in its 18th year, is a volunteer organization which consists of over 60 boys and girls age five and up who learn traditional Irish dance, language and history under the direction of Ellen Doyle.
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Upcoming Appearances
- Chaleur Region International Festival: july 16, 2012, Baturst, NB
- Miramichi Irish Festival: July 19-22, 2012
- Nelson Doyle Dancers host their end of year concert: James M Hill Theatre: June 1, 20122 @ 7:00 pm
- Royal Jubilee Tour: May 21, 2012: St. John, NB
- St. Patrick's Day Concert March 17, 2012 at Nelson Rural: 7:00 pm
- Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration November 27, 2009
- Hans Anderson benefit July, 2009
- Grand Opening of the Beaubear's island Interpretive Centre July 4, 2009
- Miramichi Culture Fest: Saturday, June 27, 2009
- RBC Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival 2009 (June 24-28)
- 26th Annual Canada's Irish Festival on the Miramichi July 16-19, 2009
- District 16 K-3 Heritage Showcase: Croft Elementary May 21, 2009
Friends of the Nelson Doyle Dancers
- Bremner Farms
- Burger King Miramichi
- City of Miramichi
- Doran's Recycling
- Genesis Salon and Spa
- Governor's Mansion
- ICT Group Miramichi
- Jack's Oasis
- Middle Island Irish Historical Park
- Miramichi Chapter of the Irish Canadian Cultural Association
- Miramichi Irish Festival
- Northumberland Coop
- Regan's Towing and Auto Body
- Rodd Miramichi
- Sunny Corner Enteprises
- Theriault-Hachey Peat Moss Ltd.
- Towne Ford
Nelson Doyle Dancers: History of the Troupe
The NDD, in its 20th year, is a volunteer organization which consists of over sixty (60) boys and girls age five and up who learn traditional Irish dance, language and history. The group has different levels, and students advance according to merit. The advanced group was invited to perform in four locations in Ireland and travelled to Ireland in 2004 and were invited back and returned to Ireland in 2005. Television appearances include a feature on the Children's program “Master Control” CBC and on a CBC documentary highlighting Irish immigration to N.B. as well as a number of performances on “Breakfast Television” and Live at 5. The Nelson Doyle Dancers were also featured at the Celtic Colours concert on Cape Breton Island. The NDD have travelled to Gaspé the past two summers for the Soufflé D'Ireland festival as well as entertained local seniors and participated in charity fundraisers.
Ellen Doyle is a teacher in District 16 and the founder and volunteer instructor of the NDD. She has over 30 years dance training and experience, having travelled to New York with Dance Caravan for five summers and also to Toronto and various locations within the Maritimes.. The students pay no fee for their lessons and fundraising is done to help cover cost of shoes and traditional Irish dresses. It was Ellen Doyle’s vision when she started this troupe to allow an opportunity for all children to have the chance to dance, no matter their economic situation.
Ellen Doyle is a teacher in District 16 and the founder and volunteer instructor of the NDD. She has over 30 years dance training and experience, having travelled to New York with Dance Caravan for five summers and also to Toronto and various locations within the Maritimes.. The students pay no fee for their lessons and fundraising is done to help cover cost of shoes and traditional Irish dresses. It was Ellen Doyle’s vision when she started this troupe to allow an opportunity for all children to have the chance to dance, no matter their economic situation.