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IAC Education
Sean-nós Dancing: Intermediate and Advanced (Fall 2015)
with Kieran Jordan
Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 12:15PM

Players Theater
115 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012

Please note this is not at the Irish Arts Center.

Sean-nós means “old-style” in the Irish language. As a solo, improvised form of dance, the sean-nós style is as varied and unique as every dancer who dances it. A sean-nós dance performance is often informal, playful, and expressive, allowing the dancer to engage in a here-and-now dialogue with the music. Distinct from more modern forms of Irish step dancing, sean-nós dancing feature short rhythmic patterns, subtle movements with footwork kept close-to-the-floor, and a loose, relaxed upper body. Beginner students will learn the basic movements and rhythms that progress into popular steps found in Connemara sean-nós dancing. Intermediate/advanced students will learn more complex battering steps and will work on improvisational exercises to gain confidence in performing and creating their own dances.

Students in all dance classes should wear shorts or workout pants and a t-shirt. For footwear, sneakers, ballet shoes or Ghillies are best.