MovementWorks Dance and Fitness, 12077 Leavitt Road in Oberlin, is enrolling for new Irish dance classes beginning Feb 8. Broken into three difficulty levels, dancers can learn different steps and ...
TODAY, MANY STILL WORK TO HONOR THOSE TRADITIONS. IT’S FAST, IT’S ELECTRIC, AND IT’S FILLED WITH HISTORY AND HEART. I’VE TAUGHT DANCING NONSTOP FOR 70 YEARS, BOTH HERE IN IRELAND. THE SHARP RHYTHM OF ...
Irish dance superstar Michael Flatley discussed how he helped redefine the traditional style of Irish dance in a new episode of the podcast Nicky Byrne HQ. Flatley, who was born and raised in Chicago ...
From left, are daughter Emily Woss, teacher and dancer, and mother Jennifer Woss, Emerald Isle Step Dancers owner and instructor. (SUBMITTED PHOTO) From left, are Cierra Gaffney, Abby Gaffney, Emily ...
A look at the evolution of Irish dance, from its origins to its mix with other cultures. Featuring performances by some of the greatest dancers of our age, this program charts the evolution of Irish ...
Tomi Elemide was the only boy to achieve a perfect score at the world championships last month.
The first time Mark Howard appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” was in 1989. Howard had been coaching teams to victory at the world championships for Irish step dancing — the first ...
Ireland won the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, but their victory was overshadowed by the seven-minute interval “filler” that received a standing ovation. The combined talents of Jean Butler, Michael ...
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Tulsa are bringing more than just festive spirit. At Goode Academy of Irish Dance, dancers are sharing the tradition of Irish step dancing with the community while ...