| What can students expect from this class?
Join us as we explore a beginner repertoire of jigs and reels, while focusing on the joy and musicality of Irish dance! This class emphasize dancing as a joyful, social activity rather than a competitive one. Although each class addresses rhythm, timing, and technique, first and foremost the emphasis is on musicality: understanding the connection between music and dance, developing a listening ear, and trying to keep the music in the dancing. Students learn a mix of traditional step dancing, sean-nós dance, and set/ceili dancing. Dancers with 0-1.5 years of experience especially welcome. New students welcome throughout the semester. |
| Registration: |
| Cost of Class:
Fall Semester Registration (Sept-Dec): $260 |
| Accepted Payments:
Cash/Check Venmo: @Jaclyn-ORiley PayPal: orileyirishdance@gmail.com |
| What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
Traditional or old-style Irish dance has been passed down from generation to generation, and is the precursor to the well-known modern competitive step dance/Riverdance. Old-style Irish dance focuses on the connection with the music and is deeply tied into the Irish music community here in Boston. |
| What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?
Jackie O’Riley spent her formative dance years in the Irish set dancing community in Boston. Over the past 20 years, she has ardently sought out old-style or traditional step dancing, sean-nós dance, and set dancing and is now a respected performer and teacher, with a unique repertoire that includes older steps she’s collected from masters and field footage, and original material she’s composed. |
| Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
…I love sharing the joy I find in these small but meaningful movements. |
| How can students learn more about this offering?
Website: www.jackieoriley.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jackieorileyirishdance Instagram: @jackieorileyirishdance |
| Contact Information
Contact: orileyirishdance@gmail.com or www.jackieoriley.com |
| Accompanists, Assistants, and Regular Substitutes:
Regular collaborator/co-teacher: Eve Sheridan |
Studio 1
Jackie O’Riley (she/her/hers), O’Riley Irish Dance
Street shoes are not allowed in the studio at any time.
