Dance Saskatchewan, Inc and On Cue Performance Hub are inviting parents, families and kids of all ages to explore the arts and culture through drop-in workshops at Northgate Mall (near the food court) on Saturdays in August. From 1-3PM on August, 2, 9, 16, and 23 professional artists and arts educators will lead drop-in sessions where you can engage in dance and music, acting and visual arts, writing and poetry. All materials as well as snacks will be provided. Sessions are open to all free of charge thanks to the support of the City of Regina, Sask Arts and Northgate Mall. Come join us and get creative!

Artists bios-

With a unique poetry style described by many as celestial, Eric Gabriel, also known by his pseudonym; Gabriel 'ArchAngel' Ehijie, is a Pan-African writer, spoken-word poet, screenwriter, copywriter, and aspiring filmmaker. The interdisciplinary artist and co-author of the collective novel ‘Isles’ is currently a student at the UoR, where he is taking a program in the M.A.P faculty.
Fondly called #astralpoet by his friends, Eric has been opportune to serve in the capacity of communications consultant for the United Nations arm stationed in Nigeria, between the years of 2021 and 2022. He is also an alumni of the EbonyLife Creative Academy in Nigeria, where his short film script; 'Shikari,' won the award of best screenplay for his intake. His spoken word poem, 'Omije’, which claimed the award for Best Soundtrack at the 2017 edition of the 'InShort Film Festival', Nigeria; having been featured in the short film ‘Ajeji,’ is a crowd's favorite that touches on religion, identity, and socio-political revolution.

I-Ying Wu is a somatic and improvisation practitioner, artist, and researcher whose work is deeply rooted in the Daoist philosophy of qi (Chinese internal energy). She earned an MA from the National Taiwan University of the Arts in 2006 and a PhD in Performing Arts from the University of Northampton, UK, in 2014. From 2016 to 2017, she served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Improvisation Studies Centre in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance, University of Regina, Canada.
I-Ying’s research and artistic practice reconceptualize improvisation as a spontaneous phenomenon emerging from a state of heightened consciousness in the present moment, guided by a Daoist understanding of qi-energy. Rather than perceiving improvisation as an art form, she approaches it as an inherent state of being, arising through subtle awareness that transcends the boundaries of specific artistic forms. Her practice integrates movement, mindful states, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, fostering deeper, holistic connections between the self, others, and the environment.

nêhiyaw Fine Artist Sadi Rose ᓴᕀᑏ ᒥᐦᑯᑲᐧᓂᕀ Vaxvick. Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Sadi currently lives in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Sadi is registered on Ochapowace First Nation on Treaty Four Territory. Sadi has achieved her degree; Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing in Indigenous Art from the First Nations University of Canada in 2023. Sadi’s main work is painting with acrylic on canvas and drawing on a large scale. Sadi also beads, creates sculptures with Brazilian soapstone and wood. Sadi joined On Cue Performance Hub as the Indigenous Liaison helping build strong lasting relationships with Indigenous artists and organizations. Sadi has also helped curate and direct "Re-Creating Community Together" 2025 performance show.