Sean-nós & Set Dance with Maldon
Specializing in easy to follow step by step instruction for all levels
Sean-nós Dance
This course welcomes all skill levels and focuses on dancing in jig time. Sean-nós is a grounded, often improvised style of dance. You’ll learn dance steps, routines, and improvisation techniques through fun exercises and games.
Saturdays 10:00 AM
1/18 – 3/8
$120 for 8 weeks
2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR
Calling for Sets
Dive into the art of calling dances with our energizing 8-week course! Whether you’re a dancer looking to take the mic or simply eager to master the craft, this step-by-step program will guide you through everything—starting with calling your very first dance and building up to creating an unforgettable night of calling. Are you ready to bring the dance floor to life? Let’s do this!
Saturdays 11:30 AM
1/18 – 3/8
$120 for 8 weeks
2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR
Irish Set Dance
Discover the Joy of Irish Set Dancing! Whether you’re a novice or an experienced dancer, these classes are designed for everyone. Step-by-step instruction makes dancing accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels.
What You’ll Learn:
Foundational Footwork: Start with essential steps and percussive “battering” moves unique to Irish Set dancing.
Partner Techniques: Master the art of dancing in sync with a partner, focusing on leading and following techniques.
Set Dancing: Put it all together by dancing in a full set of four couples, exploring various patterns and figures.
Wednesdays 12:00 PM
1/15 – 3/5
$120 for 8 weeks
2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR
Week one we will look at dancing to polkas, jigs and slides. In particular sets from Slaibh Luchra (Cork, Kerry and Limerick). I was lucky enough to be able to dance to the music of Johnny O’Leary, Timmy O’Connor and John Walsh. All great Sliabh Luchra musicians. Timmy recently passed this last month. I had the opportunity to spend my free time at Willie Week with Timmy and John. I had many lovely chats with both of them that week as well as danced to their music and danced with them. Beautiful music and people.
We will work on the down step used for polkas, slides and jigs as oposed to the up step used for last terms reels.
Solo
Partner
Group
The Set of the Week: Sliabh Luchra Set
Timmy O’Connor
Timmy & John
Sliabh Luchra Dancing, music and history