Competitive Irish Dance

Author : Julie McGann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733082112
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grace's Irish Dance Feis Survival Guide written by Julie McGann and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Grace steps onto the small black wooden stage, a moment of panic hits her like a bolt of lightning! Grace is a nine-year-old Irish dancer who loves to dance but is super scared to compete at a Feis, which is just a fancy word for an Irish dance competition. When her sister suggests turning her worries into sillies, Grace not only finds a way to help herself, but also every other dancer in the world through the weird advice in her Irish dance survival guide.

Author : Frank Hall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Competitive Irish Dance written by Frank Hall and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when you put an expressive form in a competitive frame? This question motivates Frank Hall's study of competitive Irish stepdancing. He examines this dance tradition--from the organization of competitions to the movement of dancers' bodies--in relation to themes of authority, authenticity, and control. Irish stepdancing, known for many decades primarily in ethnic enclaves, expanded tremendously as Riverdance and other shows took this dance form to new performance contexts on the world stage. In describing and analyzing the history and development of competitive stepdancing in Ireland, the United States, and beyond, Hall reveals the issues, forces, and values that entwine all participants, including competition organizers, judges, dancers, parents, and teachers. Investigating the process of teaching and learning the movement and analyzing its stage performance, he elucidates the syntactic and semantic dimensions of Irish dancing as a body language.

Author : Feis Books
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781544652559
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Dance Feis Record Book written by Feis Books and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Feisbooks provide a convenient place to easily keep track of feis placements, apparel, purchases, travel notes and more. There are enough pages for 50 feiseanna, plus record of apparel pages and notes. Their handy 6 x 9 inch size fits in purses and dance bags. * Feisbooks are available in two versions: Grades Level (Beginner/Novice/Prizewinner) & Champion Level (Preliminary/Open). The title page of each book features the quote, "And the merry love the fiddle, and the merry love to dance.", by Irish poet William Butler Yeats. * Whether it is your dancers first feis or a seasoned champion, FeisBooks make the perfect accessory and gift for the Irish dancer in your life. * FeisBooks have been sold worldwide since 2001.

Author : Helen Brennan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493069985
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of Irish Dance written by Helen Brennan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From early accounts of dance customs in medieval Ireland to the present, Helen Brennan offers an authoritative look at the evolution of Irish dance. Every type of dance from social to traditional to clergy is included. Brennan takes care to explain the different styles and traditions that evolved from different parts of Ireland; which results in some lively discussions as people reminisce over old favorites. She also discusses how dance evolved to become such an important part of Ireland's culture and history. An appendix is offered to help explain the various steps involved in each style of dance including the Munster or Southern style, Single Shuffle, Double Shuffle, Treble Shuffle, the Heel Plant, the Cut, the Rock or Puzzle, the Drum, the Sean Nos Dance Style of Connemara, and the Northern Style.

Author : Roisin Cahalan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781536173895
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Irish Dancer: Optimization of Health and Performance in Irish Dancers written by Roisin Cahalan and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish dancing has emerged as a leading genre among the pantheon of world dance forms. Few traditional art forms have resonated so deeply with the international community, resulting in the establishment of thousands of Irish dancing schools across the globe. Irish dancing is a unique fusion of the athletic and the aesthetic, stylistically distinctive and constantly evolving. At the elite level, it is a hugely competitive activity, placing enormous physical and psychological demands on the dancer, teacher, parent and healthcare professional. The exponential increase in these demands and the relentless calendar of prestigious Irish dancing competitions internationally has resulted in significant levels of injury and underperformance in these dancer athletes. Unlike other more established dance forms such as ballet and contemporary dance, there is a lack of clear information and guidance related to the specific nature and demands of Irish dancing. This book will provide this information and guidance by drawing on best evidence and research-based findings and expertise from leading authorities in the world of dance science and anthropology, sport science, medicine, dietetics and psychology. The book is edited and co-authored by Dr. Róisín Cahalan, who is the world's leading researcher of injury in Irish dancers. Dr. Cahalan is also a chartered physiotherapist with over a decade of experience treating Irish dancers of all levels, the former lead female dancer from "Riverdance: The Show" and an Irish dancing teacher and adjudicator with An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha. The book will provide historical context for the growth and development of Irish dancing, insights into the etiology and epidemiology of Irish dance injury, and provide information and advice on appropriate preparation and environmental considerations for healthy Irish dancers. Chapters to enhance physical and psychological resilience and preparedness for the very specific demands of Irish dancing are presented. These include bespoke strength, conditioning and flexibility programs, goal-setting, managing competition anxiety, mental imagery and mindfulness, and sleep optimization. Appropriate training load prescription, tapering and the balance between rest and rehearsal will be explored, as will the most suitable diet to support the Irish dancer. Injury prevention, risk minimization and management are additionally discussed in the book. There is consideration given to the specific needs of certain dancer groups, such as the elite adolescent Irish dancer, the professional touring dancer, and the older dancer. The pivotal role of the parent in impacting the health and performance of the younger dancer is also explored. This book will be an invaluable resource to all those persons involved in the management of Irish dancers including teachers, parents, choreographers, dance company managers, strength and conditioning personnel, clinical professionals and dancers themselves. It will provide scientifically robust, but practical and applicable advice and information to ensure longevity, peak-performance and holistic wellbeing in Irish dancers.

Author : Helena Wulff
Publisher : Berghahn Books
ISBN 13 : 9781845455903
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dancing at the Crossroads written by Helena Wulff and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dancing at the crossroads used to be young people ́s opportunity to meet and enjoy themselves on mild summer evenings in the countryside in Ireland - until this practice was banned by law, the Public Dance Halls Act in 1935. Now a key metaphor in Irish cultural and political life, ́dancing at the crossroads ́ also crystallizes the argument of this book: Irish dance, from Riverdance (the commercial show) and competitive dancing to dance theatre, conveys that Ireland is to be found in a crossroads situation with a firm base in a distinctly Irish tradition which is also becoming a prominent part of European modernity. Helena Wulff is Associate Professor of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University. Publications include Twenty Girls (Almqvist & Wiksell International, 1988), Ballet across Borders (Berg, 1998), Youth Cultures (co-edited with Vered Amit-Talai, Routledge, 1995), New Technologies at Work (co-edited with Christina Garsten, Berg, 2003). Her research focusses on dance, visual culture, and Ireland.

Author : Roisin Cahalan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781536173901
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Irish Dancer: written by Roisin Cahalan and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Irish dancing has emerged as a leading genre among the pantheon of world dance forms. Few traditional art forms have resonated so deeply with the international community, resulting in the establishment of thousands of Irish dancing schools across the globe. Irish dancing is a unique fusion of the athletic and the aesthetic, stylistically distinctive and constantly evolving. At the elite level, it is a hugely competitive activity, placing enormous physical and psychological demands on the dancer, teacher, parent and healthcare professional. The exponential increase in these demands and the relentless calendar of prestigious Irish dancing competitions internationally has resulted in significant levels of injury and underperformance in these dancer athletes. Unlike other more established dance forms such as ballet and contemporary dance, there is a lack of clear information and guidance related to the specific nature and demands of Irish dancing. This book will provide this information and guidance by drawing on best evidence and research-based findings and expertise from leading authorities in the world of dance science and anthropology, sport science, medicine, dietetics and psychology. The book is edited and co-authored by Dr. Róisín Cahalan, who is the world's leading researcher of injury in Irish dancers. Dr. Cahalan is also a chartered physiotherapist with over a decade of experience treating Irish dancers of all levels, the former lead female dancer from "Riverdance: The Show" and an Irish dancing teacher and adjudicator with An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha. The book will provide historical context for the growth and development of Irish dancing, insights into the etiology and epidemiology of Irish dance injury, and provide information and advice on appropriate preparation and environmental considerations for healthy Irish dancers. Chapters to enhance physical and psychological resilience and preparedness for the very specific demands of Irish dancing are presented. These include bespoke strength, conditioning and flexibility programs, goal-setting, managing competition anxiety, mental imagery and mindfulness, and sleep optimization. Appropriate training load prescription, tapering and the balance between rest and rehearsal will be explored, as will the most suitable diet to support the Irish dancer. Injury prevention, risk minimization and management are additionally discussed in the book. There is consideration given to the specific needs of certain dancer groups, such as the elite adolescent Irish dancer, the professional touring dancer, and the older dancer. The pivotal role of the parent in impacting the health and performance of the younger dancer is also explored. This book will be an invaluable resource to all those persons involved in the management of Irish dancers including teachers, parents, choreographers, dance company managers, strength and conditioning personnel, clinical professionals and dancers themselves. It will provide scientifically robust, but practical and applicable advice and information to ensure longevity, peak-performance and holistic wellbeing in Irish dancers"--

Author : Arthur Flynn
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781565544123
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Dance written by Arthur Flynn and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the history of dance in Ireland, with chapters on music, dance costumes, competitions, and the phenomenal revival. There are instructions and illustrated steps to two elementary dances.

Author : Wendy Garofoli
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1429613513
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Step Dancing written by Wendy Garofoli and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2008 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes Irish Step dancing, including history and basic steps.

Author : Marie Duffy
Publisher : The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1847179371
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lady of the Dance written by Marie Duffy and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2017-03-13 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Marie Duffy is one of the best choreographers in the world. She has been my dance master and right-hand person since 1996. She is like my twin sister. I will love her forever." – Michael Flatley Marie Duffy is the undisputed queen of Irish dancing: she has trained more world champions than any other teacher, and has been Michael Flatley's right-hand woman for twenty years. She works tirelessly to promote Irish dance and culture internationally. In this honest and entertaining book, Marie gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of professional Irish dance, and draws back the curtain on her own fascinating and inspiring life. Marie first gained recognition dancing on entertainment shows in the 1960s, and went on to become a hugely successful Irish dancing teacher. Watching the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest in her living room, Marie was filled with pride as she'd taught many of the dancers in the famous Riverdance interval act. Two years later, Marie received a phone call that transformed her life when Michael Flatley offered her a job on a new show he had devised. Lord of the Dance would go on to become a worldwide hit, beginning years of fruitful collaboration between Marie and Flatley. Sadly however, Marie's professional highs have been accompanied by many personal lows, including the loss of her mother (who didn't live to see her daughter's success) and first husband Ian, and being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Marie had a mastectomy, but in the showbiz tradition of 'the show must go on' she went back to her work rehearsing the dance troupe.