Dragon's Eye News - Irish Dance

Dancing for March

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:22:40 -0800

Hi dancers and friends! How about a pre St. Patrick's Day dance at Trinity Hall this Sunday afternoon? There won't be room to stir on the day itself, so get your dancing fix in early! It's open to everybody, so don't be shy.

Trinity Hall Dallas - Céilí with the Lone Star Céilí Band
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Trinity Hall Irish Pub at Mockingbird Station
5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
214-887-3600 www.trinityhall.tv
Cost: Free! (Please do support the pub.)
Music: The Lone Star Céilí Band
Dances: Antrim Square Set, Caledonian Set, Connemara Reel Set
How about the Duke Reel, Rince Fada, 4-Hand...what else would you like?
Remember to set your clocks ahead before hitting the hay Saturday night,or you'll miss some of the fun.

Save these dates -- The next Trinity Hall céilí will be April 11, since the 1st Sunday is Easter, and the next SCMA Céilí at the ArtCentre of Plano is April 24. http://ceili.dragonseye.com/

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North Texas Irish Festival 2010

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:32:20 -0800

The North Texas Irish Festival is coming up this weekend? Got your Irish on?

It'll be a weekend of great music, dance, food and drink so don't miss it!

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Feb 20th 2010 ceili pictures

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:27:58 -0800

The ceili last night was loads of fun. If you missed it, pictures are available in the gallery.

Don't forget, NTIF is coming up next month as well as another ceili session at Trinity Hall in Dallas.

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Ceili Sat Feb 20th!

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:23:25 -0800

SCMA Celtic Céilí - February 20, 2010
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
http://www.artcentreofplano.org/
1039 East 15th St., Plano, TX 75074
Cost: $7 ($5 for SCMA members)
Info: http://ceili.dragonseye.com/
Dances: Please take a few minutes to look over the notes and watch the videos, so we can spend more time dancing and less time talking. Psst, print a copy and use them as cheat notes at the céilí -- that's allowed. :-)

Ballyvourney Jig Set, the one with the A, B, and D parts that stay the same and the C that changes.

videos: Figures 1-5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDoDTzT_aaw
notes: http://www.setdancingnews.net/teacher/ballyvourneyj.htm

Derradda Set -- This will be new to the local crowd, but it's easy. Take a look & print the notes.

videos: Figure 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZge6fHIt3c
Figure 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8BxSa9Vbfg
Figure 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-JUblYtKQ
notes: http://www.setdancingnews.net/teacher/DERRADA.HTM

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Set dance class starting Mar 3rd

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:18:10 -0800

Irish Set Dance Class in McKinney - March 3 to April 7, 2010
Hey! Would you like to learn fun dances or add snazzy footwork to your repertoire? Register now for the Irish Set Dance class in McKinney. Bring a friend, spouse, a young'un age 12 and up, or just yourself. It's a great way to meet new people. You don't have to be Irish to enjoy set dancing; you only need happy feet and a playful spirit!

Class Code: 131525-A2
Dates: Mar 3-Apr 7
Day / Time: Wednesdays, 7:30pm- 8:30pm
Location: McKinney Community Center, 2001 South Central Expy.
(a little north of 121, east side of I-75)
Fees: $31 Resident/$35 Non-Resident
Age: 12yr. & up
To register: call 972-547-2690 or visit https://webtrac.mckinneytexas.org/
See page 24: http://www3.mckinneytexas.org/www/parks.aspx?id=1942

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Updating the Irish Dance Wiki

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:23:45 -0800

I've made a number of updates to the Canadian area of the Irish Dance Wiki (rincepedia), if you've got any additions or changes you'd like made, head on over and make 'em!

The site's for dancers and musicians world-wide and everyone is able to edit.

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Moycullen workshop in Phoenix

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:56:00 -0700

Had a good time at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix on Wed night. I was in town for work and took a bit of time after the first day to drop in and teach a workshop on the Moycullen set. Susan and I recently learned it from both Mick Mulkerrin and Pat Murphy and it seemed a good one to pass on.

There were three full sets by the end of the night and everyone did really well.

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July 5 ceili at Trinity Hall

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:50:52 -0700

It was another fun session at Trinity Hall this past Sunday. The Lone Star Ceili Band were all there (plus 1, what was her name?) along with 8 dancers with Susan, myself and Billye calling throughout the three hour session.

Ken's hidden behind The mystery Bodhran player.

More pictures are available in the gallery.

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June 7 ceili at Trinity Hall

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:33:03 -0700

It was a fun session at Trinity Hall this past Sunday. Most of the Lone Star Ceili Band were there along with 16 dancers plus Susan and I calling throughout the three hour session.

There was also cake to celebrate the graduation of Ken's daughter from high school with loads of spinning and jumping and battering during the afternoon.

More pictures are available in the gallery.

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Dancing at Lochrann's March 22, 2009

nospam@example.com (Michael Harrison) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:31:59 -0700

Wheee! Another fun session at Lochrann's. We were joined by a few more dancers and a new musician whose name I unfortunately failed to get.

We had the back room largely to ourselves and a few spectators and it was an afternoon full of great craic!

We danced a couple of the Ballyvorney Jig Set, the Clare Lancers, Three Tunes, Four Hand, Siege of Ennis and a bit of stepping about.

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