This is an old style of dancing that is most associated with the west of Ireland, particularly Connemara. Sean nós dance is low to the ground stepping out to the music, similar to tap dance. Its style is more relaxed than modern Irish step dancing, so it is well suited to participation by all ages. With its emphasis on providing low key percussive accompaniment to traditional Irish music, sean nós footwork is great fun to watch, but especially to listen to! The steps are improvisational and typically done solo or in very small groups. Although stage performances are becoming more popular, many still consider some of the best sean-nós dancers to be the "old timers" stepping it out in the dark corners of the pub.
The Step Collective The Step Collective is a project headed by dancer and historian, Danielle Enblom. Focusing on the myriad of solo and social dance traditions from Ireland, Scotland, England, and North America and the music that accompanies them, The Step Collective aims to be a resource and connector for practitioners, scholars, and audiences; bringing traditions, histories, resources, and the people who hold and share them together to celebrate, explore, connect, and innovate. info@stepcollective.com www.stepcollective.com
Sean Nós Dance with the Lóma mór Irish Dance Club
Bi-weekly lessons and regular gatherings - see www.lomamor.org for details Private and small group lessons - email karen9ski@gmail.com for details
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