Beyond Riverdance.What happens when Irish step dance, known for its very specific structure and coordination, merges with modern? How has Riverdance had an impact on the traditional form? How are tap and Irish dance Irish dances come in several forms, which can broadly be divided into social dances and performance dances. Irish social dancing can be divided further into céilí and set dancing. related? These are some of the questions that will be posed at the Percussive per·cus·sive adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by percussion. per·cus  sive·ly adv. Dance Symposium, directed by Mick Moloney and presented by New York New York, state, United StatesNew York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of University's Glucksman Ireland House from April 29-30. The first of its kind for Irish dance, "It's an opportunity to get everyone packed in the same room to talk about the art form and the future," says NYU NYU New York University NYU New York Undercover (TV show) Ireland House's Scott Spencer. Presenting will be Jean Butler and Colin Dunne, of Riverdance fame, as well as scholars and teachers from throughout Ireland and North America. The symposium coincides with the New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Irish Dance Festival, May 1. Directed By Niall O'Leary and presented by the Irish Arts Center, this annual festival features workshops and performances by companies like Darrah Carr Dance (pictured). Carr, a contributor to DANCE MAGAZINE, offers a mix of traditional Irish step dance with full-bodied modern dance. www.ny.edu/pages/irelandhouse/ |
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