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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
2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR
Playlist
week 1
Polkas / Slides / Hornpipes
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
- Down 2 3’s
- 1 2 & 123
- & 1 & 2 & 1 2 3
Partner
- Swing
- House
- Body
Group
The Set of the Week: Sliabh Luchra Set
Timmy O’Connor
Timmy & John
Sliabh Luchra Dancing, music and history
week 2
Polkas / Slides / Hornpipes
Review – Sliabh Luchra Set
week 3
Week
Clare Dancing & The Caledonian
Steps
Willie Keane
Mick’s Advance & Retire Step
