Jackie O’Riley Irish Dance

Join us as we build on our 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 1.5+ years of experience especially welcome. New students welcome throughout the semester.

Cost: $90 for Fall Session

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There is a $20.00 annual registration fee after the first month of participation.

What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?

Join us for a fun intro to the basics of set and céilí dancing, a joyful and inclusive social dance form with an emphasis on rhythm and flow. No experience or partner necessary. For those with some set dance experience who want to bring a friend or partner along, this is a great chance to try it out! We’ll warm up with some basic céilí dances, and then focus on learning our first set dance – the North Kerry Set! On Nov 3 in our last class, we’ll celebrate with live music in class and dance through our newly-learned repertoire with some of Boston’s great Irish musicians. Best footwear for this class is low-heeled, leather-soled shoes, however sneakers can work for this introductory session. Please note: jig/fiberglass/tap shoes are not allowed in the Dance Complex studio.

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?
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Website: http://www.jackieoriley.com/

Contact Information
Contact:
orileyirishdance@gmail.com or www.jackieoriley.com