For the past few weeks we have been working with French choreographer, Hélène Cathala, on some of her new work. The piece, an extract from ‘Slogans’, is performed in a circle and draws upon ritualistic movement, treating tension and a sense of unease among the dancers and the audience. The dance is accompanied by hypnotic […]
Read more "MA Students perform Hélène Cathala’s work at Dance Limerick"(Leagan Gaeilge thíos) Join me for an evening of sean-nós dance workshops in the heart of Dublin city this Friday, 16 August 2013. I’ll be teaching sean-nós dance steps with a modern twist, offering students the opportunity to kick loose and move freely to the music. All are welcome to Club Chonradh na Gaeilge, 6 […]
Read more "Curious about sean-nós dancing?"Dea-scéal! Bhí an bua ag ‘Imeall’ i rannóg ‘Sraith Teilifíse na Bliana’ ag Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais Dé hAoine seo caite. Déanaim roinnt tuairisceoireachta ar chúrsaí damhsa sa tsraith ó am go ham agus bainim an-sult as. Foireann den scoth! Seo roinnt pictiúr ón ócáid. Good news! TG4’s ‘Imeall’ won ‘Best Television Series’ at Oireachtas […]
Read more "Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais"A short interview with Nicky Byrne about my new show ‘Trip-Nós’ as part of the St. Patrick’s Festival Highlights – check it out around 21.17! St. Patrick’s Festival Hightlights We were absolutely thrilled with the performance on the night. Have a look at some of the photos:
Read more "Trip-Nós in the St. Patrick’s Festival Highlights"Here are some photos from the official launch of the 2013 St. Patrick’s Festival. I’m kitted out in my funky attire representin’ Trip-Nós and joined by Minister Jimmy Deenihan, Susanna Lagan Director of St. Patrick’s Festival and cellist Kate Ellis. There were also some photos of me with a large python wrapped around me but […]
Read more "St. Patrick’s Festival 2013 Launch"Attention Dublin-based dancers and movers: Where will you be next Thursday, 14 March at around 6.30pm? Oh yes, at the Culture Box in Temple Bar for a deadly disco session with a twist as part of the St. Patrick’s Day Festival! Trip-nós – it’s disco but not as you know it. Experience a completely unique […]
Read more "Trip-Nós for I ❤ My City"Check out my first public appearance in a tutu for years.. TG4 will air the 150th episode of Imeall on Valentines Day so go ahead – be seduced by the arts! Bígí meallta ag na healaíona
Read more "Fall in love with the Arts on Imeall!"Trip-nós (where two sessions collide) is a minute long dance film mixing sean-nós and contemporary dance with electronic and traditional Irish music. The idea originated at Electric Picnic last year as a live show mixing sean-nós dance and trad music with a track entitled Inspector Norse by the acclaimed Norwegian DJ Todd Terje and was […]
Read more "Trip-nós (where two sessions collide)"I got together yesterday with an old school friend, Kyrstin Healy, who’s now working as a freelance photographer. It was a really lovely experience, catching up and collaborating with someone so creative and open to new ideas. Scenes were shot mainly in the Iveagh Gardens and also at the back of the National Concert Hall. […]
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