DUNVEGAN DANCERS

OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Highland Dancing classes under the direction of Barbara Yorke

TARTAN TOTS ~ WEE KILTIES ~ CHILDREN & ADULTS ~ TURBO KICK FITNESS ~ HIGHLAND DANCING

Barbara (Brown) Yorke

Director, Dunvegan Dancers

Operating in Kensington, Prince Edward Island

Barbara is a member of the SOBHD Full Judges' Panel (1988) and a professional Member of the BATD and a member of ScotDance Canada.  She holds a Specialized Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical and Health Education from York University, specializing in Fitness Assessment and Exercise Counseling.

Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Barbara began dancing at the age of 5 under the instruction of Evelyn Murray, until Mrs. Murray's retirement.  Barbara then continued her successful competitive and performance career with Joy (Allen) Tolev in Toronto.  Running the Barbara Brown School of Dance in Markham, Ontario for 8 years , Barbara then moved to Prince Edward Island in 1992 to take on the position of Director of Dance at the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada, Summerside, PEI.  Barbara held this position at the College of Piping for bbbv

Barbara now works for Canada  Revenue Agency at the Summerside Tax Centre and opened a new studio in Emerald, PEI in early 2000 then moved to her home studio following that.  After a 2 year sabbatical to add a beautiful daughter to her family, Barb will resume teaching in Kensington on October 6, 2008.   Classes and private lessons are being offered for Tartan Tots aged 3 to 4 years, Primary aged 5 to 6 years, Beginners from ages 7 years and up, through to Premier & Membership candidate classes.  Adult Beginner sessions are also offered for the first time. All lessons are taught at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in Kensington.

Barbara is actively involved in ScotDance Canada as a member of the Board of Directors. She is the Executive Member for PEI and President of ScotDance PEI, roles she also held from 1995 to 2003, before resuming them in 2005.

For information on Highland dancing classes for all age and levels, please contact Barbara Yorke.