Entries tagged as comhaltasMonday, April 14. 2008
Comhaltas 2008 wrap-up Posted by Michael Harrison
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18:19Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Comhaltas 2008 wrap-upOh my god. This was a fun weekend. If you can ever come up with any excuse at all that will get you out to the annual Comhaltas convention(or Cape May weekend) go with it. If you like set dancing you won't regret going to one of these events. Continue reading "Comhaltas 2008 wrap-up"Thursday, April 3. 2008
Review of CCE 2008 convention Posted by Michael Harrison
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16:34Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Review of CCE 2008 conventionThis just in from one of our CRG members, Jean Williams. Sounds like she had a great time! It certainly looked and sounded like it during the weekend! Continue reading "Review of CCE 2008 convention"Wednesday, April 2. 2008
Comhaltas 2008 pictures Posted by Michael Harrison
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21:49Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Comhaltas 2008 picturesI've just uploaded a slew of pictures from the 2008 Comhaltas. Videos will take a bit longer but you can get a sense of the fun that was had. You going to the next major event? Tuesday, April 1. 2008
Comhaltas 2008 pre-wrap-up Posted by Michael Harrison
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12:11Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Comhaltas 2008 pre-wrap-upIt's a pre-wrap-up post because I didn't get the chance to post information on the Saturday Banquet and ceili or the Sunday workshop and ceili or the final 9 beers, multiple mixed drinks and two pizzas party that Susan, Jean and I had in the bar on Sunday night so I've decided to include those in a final wrap-up tied with a bow post later this week. Work's kinda busy so hopefully it'll only take me a few days to finish it and get all the good pictures and video posted. Sunday, March 30. 2008
Saturday set workshop Posted by Michael Harrison
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14:52Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Saturday set workshopAs 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
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10:31Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Whistle workshop with Joanie MaddenThis 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
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09:00Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Ceili workshop with Maura MulliganShe 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. 2008One big post of SetsRather than a short post for each set, here's one big post of sets that we got pictures of. Continue reading "One big post of Sets"Friday, March 28. 2008
Sets at the Comhaltas Fri night Posted by Michael Harrison
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21:00Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Sets at the Comhaltas Fri nightSliabh 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. 2008Friday set workshopIt 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. |
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