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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: Breakdown of footwork for leads and follows for movements such as house, dance at home and battering while housing. With or without a partner.
- Set Dancing: Put it all together and explore set recourse and calling and memoization tips to get you ready for the dance floor.
Online
Tue & Thur 5:30 PM
- 8 Weeks (starts 10/1)
- Zoom Link
In-Person
Tues 6:30 PM
- 8 Weeks (starts 10/1)
- 2400 NE Alberta Street
classes
Online Class Playlist
clare steps
Clare Steps Playlist
sets
- Ormond Set
- Caledonian Set
- Inis Oirr Set
connemara
Connemara Steps
members only
Links to reference material on the site.
music
Practice Music
Maldon’s Spotify Profile – I have many playlists that you can save to your own account or save the link. The are organized by tune, by set dance and by ceili nights. The tune playlists are great if you are practinging your steps and want a playlist of tunes.
Maldon’s YouTube Profile – I have many playlists here as well. They are organized by sets, tunes, dances and more. Save them to your own youtube account for easy reference or save the link. Youtube you can slow down the video if you want to practice at a slower speed.
Download tunes for practicing at home.
