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
Tag: irish
Interesting things I saw today 4/11/10
Dancing at Trinity Hall!
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!
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/
NTIF 2010 A Dogs View
Chip seemed to have a ball at the North Texas Irish Festival over the weekend.
North Texas Irish Festival 2010
The North Texas Irish Festival is coming up this weekend? Got your Irish on?
It’ll be a weekend of great music, dance, food and drink so don’t miss it!
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.
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. 🙂
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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
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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
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
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.