Competition 57B Dance Drama (Any) results

Competition 57B Dance Drama (Any) results Entry Name School Rank 17 Foireann  A Smith-Houlihan : New England, USA 1 8 Foireann  A Watters : Florida, USA 2 11 Foireann  A McDade : Pennsylvania, USA 3 7 Foireann  A World : Illinois, USA 4 18 Foireann  A Lynn : Mid-Atlantic, USA 5 10 Foireann  A Simpson : Canberra, Australia 6 14 Foireann  A McGing : Ohio, USA 7 20 Foireann  A Murphy Irish Dancers : Ohio, USA 7 16 Foireann  B Murphy Irish Arts Center : Ohio, USA 9 5 Foireann  A McBride : California, USA 10 6 Foireann  A Clann na Cara : New York, USA 11 19 Foireann  A Painter-Larson : California, USA 12 9 Foireann  A Kelly Oster : New York, USA 13 12 Foireann  A Inchigeelagh-O'Gorman : Newcastle-U-Tyne, England 14 3 Foireann  A Heritage Irish Step Dancers : Colorado, USA 15 4 Foireann  A Mise Eire : New York, USA 16 13 Foireann  A Niall O'Leary : New York, USA 17 2 Foireann  A Murphy Irish Arts Center : Ohio, USA 18 1 Foireann  A Shamrock : Connecticut, USA 19 Vote now - Buzz this story up! 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Irish stepdance, popularized in 1994 by the world-famous show "Riverdance," is notable for its rapid leg movements, body and arms being kept largely stationary. Most competitive stepdances are solo dances, though many stepdancers also perform and compete using ceili dances. The solo stepdance is generally characterized by a controlled but not rigid upper body, straight arms, and quick, precise movements of the feet. The traditions of Irish dance probably grew in close association with Irish traditional music. Originating in Pre-Christian Ireland, Irish dance was later influenced by dance forms from Europe. Travelling Irish dance masters taught all over Ireland, as late as the early 1900s. As the Irish peoples migrated to other hills, they have taken sean-nos dancing with them. This form of Irish dance then has influenced various other forms of traditional solo dance extant in those other lands — such as American traditional informal freeform solo folk dancing. Old-style step dancing (a tradition related to, yet distinct from, sean-nos dancing) evolved in the late 18th and early 19th century from the dancing of traveling Irish dance masters. The Irish dance masters slowly formalized and transformed both solo and social dances. Modern masters of old-style step dancing style can trace the lineage of their steps directly back to 18th century dancers. The Irish dance masters refined and codified indigenous Irish dance traditions. Rules emerged about proper upper body, arm, and foot placement. Also, dancers were instructed to dance a step twice — once with the left foot and once with the right. Old-style step dancers dance with arms loosely (but not rigidly) at their sides. They dance in a limited space. There is an emphasis on making percussive sound with the toes. Irish social, or ceili dances vary widely throughout Ireland and the rest of the world. A céilí dance may be performed with as few as two people and as many as eight. Ceili dances may also be danced with an unlimited number of couples in a long line or proceeding around in a circle (such as in "The Walls of Limerick", "The Waves of Tory", or "Bonfire Dance". Ceili dances are often fast and complex. In a social setting, a céilí dance may be "called" — that is, the upcoming steps are announced during the dance for the benefit of newcomers. The term ceili dance was invented in the late 19th century by the Gaelic League Ceili as a noun instead of an adjective. A ceili  is a social gathering featuring Irish music and dance. Ceili dancing is a specific type of Irish dance. Some will only have céilí dancing, some will only have set dancing, and some will have a mixture. In various parts of Ireland on St. Stephen's Day, December 26th, Wrenboys (mummers) celebrate Wren Day (also pronounced as the Wran) by dressing up in straw masks and colorful clothing and parading through towns and villages accompanied by traditional ceili music bands. home news sport entertainment business travel advice opinion blogs video photo galleries roots games irish gifts Saint Patrick's Day contact us privacy policy terms of service help center rss feeds media kit about us Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. © Copyright 2010 IrishCentral LLC. 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