Our Story
Dance is an art, paint your dream and follow it.
~ Steven Thompson
Living Skies Irish Dance was started to realize Emily’s vision of an Irish dance school which is open to all, provides dancers with excellent training in a supportive environment, and curates excellent performances for audiences.
Committed to community, Living Skies gives back through performances at retirement and care homes and multiple other community events throughout the year.
As a dance company, Living Skies creates unique performances which celebrate the history and culture of Ireland and Irish dance. Performances take on a creative style when traditional Irish dance is fused with other styles of dance, and meets contemporary music. Keep an eye on our events page for upcoming performances.
Emily Armer has been dancing for over 30 years! She has over 20 years Irish dance experience, including 15+ years of teaching Irish dance and operating Irish dance schools in Regina. Her classical ballet training, combined with yoga teacher training, means Emily is focused on providing safe dance and movement training with a strong focus on technique and skill development.
Involved in Regina’s Irish dance community since 1997, and teaching Irish dance in Regina since 2004, Emily has been a mainstay in the establishment and growth of the Irish dance community in the city.
As a dancer, Emily knows first-hand the benefits of an active childhood and the life-long benefits of dancing through childhood.
As a parent, Emily has a keen understanding of the importance of providing a safe and encouraging environment for her students. Living Skies Dance programming teaches children commitment, skills development, team work, self-discipline, confidence, growth of imagination, the importance of community involvement, and self confidence, in addition to developing dances for performing.