TICKETS
 
Sean Nós Classes with Emily Greaney (Galway, Ireland)

All classes take place in the St. Francis Room; come to one—come to all!

• Tuesday June 3; 8-9pm
• Wednesday June 11; 7-8pm
• Tuesday June 17; 8-9pm
• Tuesday June 24; 7-8pm

Questions? culture@irishcentersf.org

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 third year studying, Irish Music, at the Irish World Academy in the University of Limerick. She is also part of the Irish Camp summer program teaching staff at the Irish Center this June.