Interesting things I saw today 4/24/10 Pt II

Saturday night found us at the April SCMA ceili. We had two sets for most of the night and great music and dancers. Wonderful fun! Click on the picture to go the the full gallery

Technorati : ceili, dance, interesting, irish, music, scma, set
Del.icio.us : ceili, dance, , , , scma, set

Irish dance events in April

There are several great opportunities in April, hope to see you at one more more!

April has two céilís and a new class in store for you. The usual first Sunday dancing at Trinity Hall moved to the 11th, a week from tomorrow, to make way for the Easter bunny. Enjoy your chocolate eggs, and dance them off the next Sunday. A new session of Irish set dancing classes in McKinney starts April 21. We’ve had a great time with the Kilfenora Plain Set and the Antrim Square. Finally, we’re back at the ArtCentre of Plano for the SCMA Céilí on April 24. Celebrate spring by kicking up your heels!


Trinity Hall Dallas – Céilí with the Lone Star Céilí Band


Dance in a wonderful pub to awesome trad with talented local dancers. Beginners are welcomed and whirled around the dance floor. Join us!

Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010

Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: Trinity Hall Irish Pub at Mockingbird Station

5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206

214-887-3600 www.trinityhall.tv

Cost: Free! (Please do support the pub.)

Music: The Lone Star Céilí Band

Dances: Antrim Square Set, Connemara Set, Sliabh Luachra Set

4-Hand Reel, Fairy Reel, Rince Fada … what else would you like? Email me!


Irish Set Dance Class in McKinney – April 21 to May 26, 2010


Learn new dances, fancy footwork and smooth out any kinks in the ladies’ chain.
Register now! Bring a friend, spouse, a young dancer age 12 and up, or just yourself. You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy set dancing; you only need happy feet and a playful spirit!





Class Code: 131525-A3


Dates: Apr 21 – May 26

Day / Time: Wednesdays, 7:30pm- 8:30pm

Location: McKinney Community Center, 2001 South Central Expy.

(a little north of 121, east side of I-75)

Fees: $31 Resident/$35 Non-Resident


Age: 12yr. & up

To register: call 972-547-2690 or visit https://webtrac.mckinneytexas.org/


SCMA Celtic Céilí – April 24, 2010


Seems like forever since we’ve danced at the ArtCentre, doesn’t it? There will only be one more céilí here until we break for the summer, so don’t miss it!

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: ArtCentre of Plano



http://www.artcentreofplano.org/



1039 East 15th St., Plano, TX 75074

Cost: $7 ($5 for SCMA members)


Info: http://ceili.dragonseye.com/

Dances: Now taking requests!



Technorati : ceili, dance, irish, music, set
Del.icio.us : ceili, dance, , , set

Dancing for March

Hi dancers and friends! How about a pre St. Patrick’s Day dance at Trinity Hall this Sunday afternoon? There won’t be room to stir on the day itself, so get your dancing fix in early! It’s open to everybody, so don’t be shy.

Trinity Hall Dallas – Céilí with the Lone Star Céilí Band

Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010

Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Location: Trinity Hall Irish Pub at Mockingbird Station

5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206

214-887-3600 www.trinityhall.tv

Cost: Free! (Please do support the pub.)

Music: The Lone Star Céilí Band

Dances: Antrim Square Set, Caledonian Set, Connemara Reel Set

How about the Duke Reel, Rince Fada, 4-Hand…what else would you like?

Remember to set your clocks ahead before hitting the hay Saturday night,or you’ll miss some of the fun.

Save these dates — The next Trinity Hall céilí will be April 11, since the 1st Sunday is Easter, and the next SCMA Céilí at the ArtCentre of Plano is April 24. http://ceili.dragonseye.com/


Technorati : ceili, dance, irish, set
Del.icio.us : ceili, dance, , set

Feb 20th 2010 Ceili Pictures

The ceili last night was loads of fun. If you missed it, pictures are available in the gallery.

Don’t forget, NTIF is coming up next month as well as another ceili session at Trinity Hall in Dallas.


Technorati : Irish, ceili, dance, music
Del.icio.us : , ceili, dance,

Ceili Sat Feb 20th!


SCMA Celtic Céilí – February 20, 2010


Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: ArtCentre of Plano



http://www.artcentreofplano.org/



1039 East 15th St., Plano, TX 75074

Cost: $7 ($5 for SCMA members)


Info: http://ceili.dragonseye.com/

Dances:



Please take a few minutes to look over the notes and watch the videos, so we can spend more time dancing and less time talking. Psst, print a copy and use them as cheat notes at the céilí — that’s allowed. 🙂



  • Ballyvourney Jig Set, the one with the A, B, and D parts that stay the same and the C that changes.


videos: Figures 1-5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDoDTzT_aaw




notes: http://www.setdancingnews.net/teacher/ballyvourneyj.htm




  • Derradda Set — This will be new to the local crowd, but it’s easy. Take a look & print the notes.

videos: Figure 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZge6fHIt3c

Figure 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8BxSa9Vbfg

Figure 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-JUblYtKQ

notes: http://www.setdancingnews.net/teacher/DERRADA.HTM


Technorati : Irish, dance
Del.icio.us : , dance

Set dance class starting Mar 3rd


Irish Set Dance Class in McKinney – March 3 to April 7, 2010


Hey! Would you like to learn fun dances or add snazzy footwork to your repertoire? Register now for the Irish Set Dance class in McKinney. Bring a friend, spouse, a young’un age 12 and up, or just yourself. It’s a great way to meet new people. You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy set dancing; you only need happy feet and a playful spirit!




Class Code: 131525-A2


Dates: Mar 3-Apr 7

Day / Time: Wednesdays, 7:30pm- 8:30pm

Location: McKinney Community Center, 2001 South Central Expy.

(a little north of 121, east side of I-75)

Fees: $31 Resident/$35 Non-Resident


Age: 12yr. & up

To register: call 972-547-2690 or visit https://webtrac.mckinneytexas.org/

See
page 24: http://www3.mckinneytexas.org/www/parks.aspx?id=1942


Technorati : Irish, dance, music
Del.icio.us : , dance,

Updating the Irish Dance Wiki

I’ve made a number of updates to the Canadian area of the Irish Dance Wiki (rincepedia), if you’ve got any additions or changes you’d like made, head on over and make ’em!

The site’s for dancers and musicians world-wide and everyone is able to edit.


Technorati : dance, irish, wiki
Del.icio.us : dance, ,