A repertoire class for those with some step dance experience, we’ll focus on learning one of the traditional set dances, as well as a few extra steps as time allows. We’ll pay particular attention to the timing and musicality of this older style. Best footwear for this class is low-heeled, leather-soled shoes. Please note: jig/fiberglass/tap shoes are not allowed in the Dance Complex studio.

Cost: $138 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?

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?
Instagram: @jackieorileyirishdance
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jackieorileyirishdance
Website: http://www.jackieoriley.com/

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