Sabra MacGillivray
Dance: The First of August w/ Sabra MacGillivray
Level: Intermediate
Sat. October 24 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | The Sanctuary Arts Centre
Come discover the lively rhythms and distinctive footwork of Hebridean step dancing in this fun and energetic workshop with Sabra MacGillivray!
Learn The First of August, a traditional solo dance from the Hebrides of Scotland, featuring intricate rhythms and playful low kicks. Sabra learned this dance from renowned Scottish traditional dancer Mats Melin while studying at the University of Limerick.
Whether you’re a step dancer, Highland dancer, tap dancer, traditional dancer—or simply someone who loves music, rhythm, and trying something new—this workshop is for you!
No previous Hebridean dance experience required. Come ready to move, make some music with your feet, and have fun exploring this wonderful Scottish tradition!
Sabra MacGillivray is one of Atlantic Canada’s leading ambassadors of Highland Dancing and Cape Breton Scottish step dancing. Sabra is an award-winning dancer, performer, choreographer, teacher a trained pilates instructor and registered massage therapist. Sabra has performed and taught all over the world including Canada, United States, Scotland, Ireland, Denmark, and Australia. Sabra has been a registered massage therapist since graduating from ICT Northumberland College in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2000 and is a member of the Massage Therapists’ Association of Nova Scotia. Sabra has been practicing Pilates for over 15 years. She completed her certification training in 2017 to become a certified Stott Pilates instructor.