About this Event
Sean Nós Classes with Emily Greaney
All classes take place at the Irish Center; come to one—come to all!
- Monday June 8; 7.30-8.30 pm
- Monday June 15; 7.30-8.30 pm
- Monday June 22; 7.30-8.30 pm
- Monday June 24; 7.30-8.30 pm
Questions? [email protected] Information 415-860-1854
About Sean Nós Dancing
Sean-nós dance is an older style of traditional solo Irish dance. It is a casual dance form, as opposed to the more formal and competition-oriented form of Irish stepdance. Sean-nós dance is characterised by its "low to the ground" footwork, improvised steps, free movement of the arms, and an emphasis upon a "batter" (which sounds out more loudly the accented beat of the music). Because sean-nós dancing is improvisational, it is not necessary for a pre-arranged routine or choreography to be decided upon by the dancer. Spontaneous expression is highly valued. Therefore, it is less common to see groups performing synchronised sean-nós dance (which requires choreography in advance). Instead, the dancers may dance in turns, playing off the energy of the other.
About the Teacher
Emily Greaney hails from Abbeyknockmoy, County Galway, and is a member of the Lackagh Comhaltas group. An accomplished harp, concertina and piano player, she is also a gifted set and sean-nós dancer. Emily is currently in her final year studying, Irish Music, at the Irish World Academy in the University of Limerick.
Information 415-860-1854
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, United States
USD 20.00
