Sean Nós Lessons at the Irish Center

Sean Nós dancing at the Irish Center for 4 Mondays in June at the UICC, taught by our Artist in Residence Emily Greaney from Galway.

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? culture@irishcentersf.org 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