Sunday, March 30. 2008

Saturday set workshop Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 14:52

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Saturday set workshop

As usual Padraig and Roisin ran an excellent and fun workshop.

They ran us through the South Sligo Lancers set which was easy to pick up and great fun.

Saturday, March 29. 2008

Whistle workshop with Joanie Madden Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 10:31

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Whistle workshop with Joanie Madden

This turned out to be a "beginner workshop" that I should have shown up on time for. Beginner is in quotes because while she wasn't teaching raw basics, she was running the group through a basic tune that I might have been able to do if I'd been able to brush up on the fingerings before the weekend.

It was worthwhile anyway to see how she teaches and to listen to the cantankerous lady play.

"the next part goes... shh, SHHH"

Ask me about "There's no F in bus"

I wonder how many people she's told about the idiot she ran into Thursday night who asked her if she was here for the music or dance. I didn't know what she looked like!

Saturday, March 29. 2008

Ceili workshop with Maura Mulligan Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 09:00

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Ceili workshop with Maura Mulligan

She started out with the Fairy Reel with a couple dozen people and had Susan, Jean and I stand in as half a demo set.

There were a few fits and starts as new people got used to the dance. We danced it several times with some restarts due to short music but overall a good session.

I bailed partway through (near the beginning of the Duke Reel) so I could "audit" the whistle workshop with Joanie Madden.

Saturday, March 29. 2008

One big post of Sets Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 02:00

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One big post of Sets

Rather than a short post for each set, here's one big post of sets that we got pictures of.

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Friday, March 28. 2008

Sets at the Comhaltas Fri night Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 21:00

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Sets at the Comhaltas Fri night

Sliabh Luachra Set 9:12

Kilfenora Set 9:25

Cashel Set 9:58

Waltz 10:05

Paris Set 10:25

High Cauled Cap (the body every time through isn't so bad if you save the high stepping for the end) 10:50

Plain Set 11:30

Ballingeary Jig Set 11:55

Claddagh Set 12:17

Caledonian Set 12:35

Connemara Set 12:55

Rake of Reels 1:15

With the ceili ending at 1:20. The music was performed by the Green Gates Ceili band and friends and was absolutely fantastic. I hope we can bring a CD or two back to share with Club Rince Ghaelaigh.

Friday, March 28. 2008

Friday set workshop Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 20:30

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Friday set workshop

It was great fun, we learned a fast and frantic Ballingeary Jig Set followed by an easier set whose name I forget at the moment.

As always Padraig and Roisin were great instructors although they're human too and messed up one set. Naturally I have that on video and the rest of the Club Rince Ghaelaigh will see it as Susan and I pass on the sets we're learning.

Fun time.

Friday, March 28. 2008

Manhattan Tour Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 16:14

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Manhattan Tour

Today was the day to do something un-dance like. Susan, Jean and I went on a bus tour of New York. It was an interesting and lazy way to spend the day.

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Friday, March 28. 2008

*sigh* Day 1 Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 01:00

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sigh Day 1

The first day is done. Our legs are tired, I have Oban warming my insides and a beer (Blue Moon) in my hand.

The end of a good day.

Thursday, March 27. 2008

Baile Bhuirne Jig Set Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 21:20

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Baile Bhuirne Jig Set

Susan and I didn't know this one so we sat it out and watched.

Jean got pulled in though and said that it was pretty easy since the others knew what they were doing.

Thursday, March 27. 2008

Swinging through the Claddagh Set Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 21:00

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Swinging through the Claddagh Set

First set we didn't dance but it was fun to watch the people spinning about.

Thursday, March 27. 2008

Cashel set Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 20:40

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Cashel set

Rough and tumble set but nobody died.

Thursday, March 27. 2008

Sets at the Comhaltas on Thu night Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 20:00

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Sets at the Comhaltas on Thu night

The following was the program for the night. The times later on are when the sets started.

North Kerry Set

Plain Set

Cashel Set

Claddagh Set

Baile Bhuirne Jig Set Set 9:20

Waltz 9:40

High Cauled Cap 10:20

Caledonian Set 10:40

Derrada Set 10:55

South Galway (workshop) Set 11:10

Connemara Set 11:15

Rake of Reels 11:35

The last was a collection of reels and each set chose what figures to dance with no breaks at all "between" figures.

Thursday, March 27. 2008

Comhaltas Registration Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 19:00

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Comhaltas Registration

things are getting started

Wednesday, March 26. 2008

Getting ready to jump about Posted by Michael Harrison in Irish Dance at 21:15

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Getting ready to jump about

The Comhaltas is getting closer and Susan and I are frantically packing, getting dance material together, charging batteries, preparing the video recorder and generally running about the house.

It's going to be a weekend full of Irish music, ceili and set dancing. Can't wait.