Sean Nós Dance Workshop wih Siobhán Butler
May 10, 2012
Sean Nós dancing is solo Irish dancing in it’s original form. Literally translating to “Old Style”, Sean Nós is an improvised style of dance that is completely unique to each dancer. Dancers interpret the music through low to floor percussive movements, adding their own stylized flairs. Wear comfortable leather or hard rubber soled shoes.
Beginner Sean Nós
Designed for those with little to no percussive dance experience, dancers will learn basic sean nós movements and their relationship to Irish music.
Intermediate/Advanced Sean Nós
Taught at a faster pace, this class is ideal for anyone with previous experience or who wish to build off of what was taught in the beginner class. With improvisation being a huge part of sean nós, students will learn musical sensibility receiving technique training on how to interpret the music in their own way.
Space is limited, please RSVP.
When: Thursday May 10th, 2012
Where: 300 W. 43rd St. #401A, New York, NY
Time: 6-7:15pm Beginner
7:15-8:30pm Int./Adv.
Cost: $20 one class, $35 two classes
RSVP: siobhan.i.butler@gmail.com
Siobhán Butler is an accomplished percussive dancer that has performed internationally with acts such as Natalie MacMaster, Celtic Crossroads, Kieran Jordan, and Tony DeMarco to name a few. Born in Cambridgeshire, England, Siobhán fell in love with Irish dance and music and began Irish dancing at age 8. After a successful career in competitive Irish step dancing, Siobhán now focuses her time dancing the old style, Sean Nós dancing. Siobhán is influenced by several different percussive dance styles, also having training in tap, flamenco, cape breton, and appalachian clogging. Her mission as both a teacher and a dancer is to reunite Irish music and dance. Dance is not only another layer of the music, but it is also the physical interpretation of it. With her technical, Irish step dance background mixed with her knowledge of traditional, improvised dance styles, Siobhán brings a completely unique point of view to dancing.
Brendan Mulvihill Tune Teach
Fairfax, Virginia – Saturday April 28
Irish Fiddler Virtuoso Brendan Mulvihill will lead a tune teach and a session in Fairfax, Virginia on Saturday April 28 from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Cost is $25 per person (cash). Space is limited and on a first reserve basis; reservations are by email. The last tune teach filled up in 48 hours. Confirmation with details will be sent by email in advance to all with reserved spots.
For more info, email Clara Maria at Claramariap@gmail.com.
Sean-Nós Dancing Workshop
With Mary Beth Taylor
Director, Scoil Rince Taylor Irish Dancing & Sean-nós Dancing School (Dublin, Ireland)
Saturday, January 21, 2012
The New York Irish Center (10-40 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101)
2.00 – 3.30 pm (Beginners)
3.30 – 5.00 pm (Improvers)
Sean-nós (“old style”) dancing is a traditional form of Irish solo dancing which works closely with the rhythms of Irish music. Similar to such American styles as tap and clogging, it has been argued that sean-nós is the oldest form of Irish dance.
Students will learn a full set of steps that can be danced to traditional Irish music. Additionally, learners will experiment with steps and rhythms of their own creation—this emphasis on creativity and spontaneity is what makes sean-nós dancing truly unique!
Fees: $20 for one workshop, $30 for both.
For more information, please contact Mary Beth, marybeth@scoilrincetaylor.com or 352-348-3270
Irish Music & Dance Weekend Nov 4-6
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Online workshop registration for Irish Music & Dance Weekend Nov 4-6
We have just added online registration for the workshops at THIS WEEKEND’s (NOV 4 – 6) Irish Music and Dance Weekend AT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY 5151 PARK AVE FAIRFIELD, CT CLICK THE BANNER BELOW The program begins on Fri nite Nov 4 with a Super Ceili (dance) featuring an all star Ceile band…come to dance and or listen…tix for the dance are only $10…click the banner below for more info. Sat. Nov 5 are the AM &PM workshops for beginners and seasoned players of the fiddle, whistle, flute, accordion, pipes, harp, banjo, mandolin, guitar, concertina, as well as, workshops on Ceile dancing and traditional Irish singing…ALL BEING HELD AT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY 5151 PARK AVE FAIRFIELDclick the banner below to see who’s teaching and to register online Sat at 7:30 PM an “All Star” concert, The Journey Continues celebrating CCE’s 60th Anniversary & the official naming of our CCE branch. Only $20/$10 students…click here to purchase tix for the Sat Nov 5 All Star” concert at AT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY 5151 PARK AVE FAIRFIELD. Sun Nov 6 from 10AM till 1PM there will be a closing Ceili AT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY 5151 PARK AVE FAIRFIELD. The Shamrock Traditional Music Society, The PV O’Donnell Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE) and Sacred Heart University’s Irish Cultural Studies program present these three days of fun and learning.
The Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society, Inc. is an ALL VOLUNTEER IRS 501, (c), (3) not-for- profit educational organization. According to The Irish Echo …”The Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society…must now be considered the premier, East Coast, not-for-profit organization presenting high-quality live Irish Traditional Music.” All the best,
The Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society, Inc.
email: tmquinn@optonline.net
voice: 203 256 8453
Be certain to visit www.shamrockirishmusic.org for updates and info re Traditional Irish Music & Culture. |
An Evening with Michael Tubridy
Step Dancing Class 4-6pm, Concert and Talk 6:30pm, Session with Dancing to Follow
Saturday, October 29
J. Patrick’s Irish Pub
1371 Andre St.
Baltimore MD 21230-5303
(410) 244-8613
Suggested Donation $10
Born in Kilrush in County Clare in 1935, Michael Tubridy has played a vital role in the history of traditional Irish music and dance. In 1962, he was a founding member of the traditional Irish music group, The Chieftains, with whom he played the tin whistle, flute, and concertina. Michael remained a member of the group until 1979.
Michael is also a dancer and teacher of old time step dancing. He and his wife Celine learned from dancing master Dan Furey, who lived in Labasheeda in County Clare. They have been teaching these dances throughout Ireland and in other places as far away as Germany, France, and Japan.
Mr. Tubridy will be teaching the rarely seen set dance The Job of Journeywork. The class will go from 4-6pm. After the class, Mr. Tubridy will combine a concert with a talk about his many years of experience.
After his presentation, Mr. Tubridy has requested a session with dancing; musicians – bring your instruments, and dancers – bring your shoes! This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to listen to and learn from one of the last living links to the old styles of playing and dancing, we hope you can join us!
Paddy Keenan at IAANJ, 10/15
PADDY KEENAN in Concert 10/15! Legendary Uillean Piper, $20 or $15 for IAANJ members. Reservations now being taken, send your name in…. not required to reserve but it helps plan food and seating! Reply to this email. Free refreshments, BYOB, session to follow!
Sean-Nós Dancing Workshop
With Shannon Dunne and Mary Beth Taylor
Sunday, September 18, 10 am – 1:30 pm
Sean-Nós (“old style”) dancing is a traditional form of Irish solo dancing which works closely with the rhythms of Irish music. Similar to such American styles as tap and clogging, it has been argued that sean-nós is the oldest form of Irish dance.
Students will learn a full set of steps that can be danced to traditional Irish music. Additionally, learners will experiment with steps and rhythms of their own creation—this emphasis on creativity and spontaneity is what makes sean-nós dancing truly unique! For all skill levels.
In lieu of set dancing shoes, please wear footwear with a hard sole and a low heel.
Fee: $40 general / $35 members, seniors, students
Fiddle Workshop with Jesse Smith
Sunday August 7th will be a day of fiddle workshops in Baltimore hosted by fiddler and teacher Jesse Smith.
Catering for all levels Jesse will approach the teaching/learning experience by listening to great old recordings of fiddlers including Michael Coleman, James Morrison, Bobby Casey, Paddy Cronin, Padraig O’Keeffe and Johnny McGreevy. Jesse will highlight stylistic traits such as bowing, tone and ornamentation. Transcriptions of tunes will be available for all students.
The day will be divided into three sessions each consisting of one and half hours, $20 per session.
Plan:
Beginners 12:00 – 1:30 (partial analyses for beginners)
Intermediate 2:00 – 3:30
Advanced 4:00 – 5:30
Venue:
2705 Montebello Terrace, Baltimore Md. 21214
For more info please contact: messesmith@hotmail.com or donnalongmusic@gmail.com
Finding Your Own Voice in Traditional Song With Dan Milner
Saturday, June 4 | 11am – 2pm
Finding Your Own Voice in Traditional Song is a combined lecture and workshop that cuts straight to the heart of traditional singing in Ireland and its Diaspora.
Not all great songs are good for every singer. However, all singers can find songs suitable for their own voices and distinguish themselves with one or more basic qualities that make their performances exceptional; among these are charm, conviction, style, originality, and an understanding of oneself and one’s audience.
Repertoire building and song history will be stressed in this class because, in singing, there is nothing as fortuitous as having the right song for the moment at hand.
Participants will learn one humorous song, one love ballad, and one chorus song – maybe more, time permitting.
This class is open to adults of all ages, teenagers, and mature children accompanied by a parent. Ability to read music is not required but a portable recording device will be invaluable.
Dan Milner comes from a long line of Irish traditional singers. He co-teaches Storytelling in Song: The Ballad Tradition at New York University, has guest lectured at Harvard University and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and sung at festivals, museums and concert venues here and abroad. Dan performs often with Robbie O’Connell and is a member of NYU’s Washington Square Harp & Shamrock Orchestra. His 1983 songbook, The Bonnie Bunch of Roses, and his recordings – including the recent Smithsonian Folkways release Irish Pirate Ballads – are considered classics. If you are unable to attend this class, Dan will return to the Catskills Irish Arts Week as an instructor this July.
Registration: $35 general sale / $30 members, seniors, students
To register contact Rachael Gilkey at 212.757.3318 ext 209 or rachael@irishartscenter.org.
Sean-Nós Dancing & Battering Steps for Set Dancing
with
Mary Beth Taylor TCRG (Dublin, Ireland)
Saturday May 21, 2011 10 AM - 12 PM
IAANJ CLUB HOUSE
RICHARD MINE ROAD ROCKAWAY, NJ
For info call: Sue Quinn 201 252-2033
$25
Sean-Nós (“old style”) Dancing is a traditional form of Irish solo dancing with roots in rural Ireland. Spontaneous and improvisational, sean-nós is a percussive form of dance which works closely with the rhythms of Irish music. ”Battering” in set dancing is the loose, flat-footed style of “drumming” footwork which complements the movements in the sets. Popular in reel sets like the Connemara and the Plain, battering adds an additional element of rhythm and fun. Mary Beth Taylor, Director of Scoil Rince Taylor Irish Dancing & Sean-Nós Dancing School in Dublin, has taught and performed sean-nós dancing in Ireland, Europe, the USA, and the South Pacific. Along with teaching, she has competed in the All Ireland Sean-Nós Competition and has choreographed for television and the stage.
“A talented young hoofer” - The Chicago Daily Herald
www.scoilrincetaylor.com
