Essential Guide to Irish Dance

Marie Duffy Pask

ISBN 10: 0719840732 / ISBN 13: 9780719840739

Editore: The Crowood Press Ltd Aug 2022, 2022

Neuware - The Irish Dance genre is an essential part of the heritage and culture of Ireland. From its early roots in Celtic history, to the global growth inspired by shows such as Riverdance, to the modern- day competitive championships and Feisanna, it continues to be a vibrant and evolving dance form. The Essential Guide to Irish Dancing delves into the history and culture behind the world of Irish Dance, offering technical instruction from beginner-level to advanced, including how to prepare exciting set dances and choreograph innovative sequences. Topics covered include: Irish dance music; the fundamentals of solo dancing; traditional dance movements and set dances; Céilí dancing; competitions and careers; choreography, and finally, physical fitness and mental health. Codice articolo 9780719840739

Riassunto:

A guide from the dance director of Lord of the Dance, with a foreword from Michael Flatley.

The Irish Dance genre is an essential part of the heritage and culture of Ireland. From its early roots in Celtic history, to the global growth inspired by shows such as Riverdance, to the modern-day competitive championships and Feisanna, it continues to be a vibrant and evolving dance form.

The Essential Guide to Irish Dancing delves into the history and culture behind the world of Irish Dance, offering technical instruction from beginner-level to advanced, including how to prepare exciting set dances and choreograph innovative sequences.

Topics covered include: Irish dance music; the fundamentals of solo dancing; traditional dance movements and set dances; Céilí dancing; competitions and careers; choreography, and finally, physical fitness and mental health.

Informazioni sugli autori:

Marie Duffy Pask has seventy years’ experience in Irish Dancing. She was the Dance Director and Associate Choreographer for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance for twenty years. As a long-serving member of The Irish Dancing Commission (CLRG), she has held several different roles and contributed to many prestigious events, including The Oscars, The Ryder Cup, and The Prince’s Trust. She has also worked on TV shows such as Dancing with the Stars, Britain’s Got Talent, and Strictly Come Dancing. As a teacher, Marie’s students have collectively won over 400 world championships.

Marie Duffy Pask has seventy years’ experience in Irish Dancing. She was the Dance Director and Associate Choreographer for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance for twenty years. As a long- serving member of The Irish Dancing Commission (CLRG), she has held several different roles and contributed to many prestigious events, including The Oscars, The Ryder Cup and The Prince’s Trust. She has also worked on TV shows such as Dancing with the Stars, Britain’s Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing. As a teacher, Marie’s students have collectively won over 400 world championships.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Essential Guide to Irish Dance
Casa editrice: The Crowood Press Ltd Aug 2022
Data di pubblicazione: 2022
Legatura: Taschenbuch
Condizione: Neu