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The Irish céilí dances are based on heys ("hedges", or pairs of facing lines), round dances, long dances, and quadrilles, generally revived during the Gaelic revival in the first quarter of the twentieth century and codified by the Irish Dancing Commission.
- It’s easier to pronounce than it looks! In Irish, the word “ceili” is pronounced the same way my niece spells her name, Kaylee! Spelling it might be tricky if you hear it before you see the spelling, but since it’s “I before E, except after C” then you’re good here, too.
- There are 30 “by the book” ceili dances! The Irish dancing commission in Dublin, An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, has designated 30 dances in its official handbook, Ar Rinci Ceili, known by many dance teachers as “the book.”
- You can go beyond the book! “These dances are the essentially the dances of Ireland,” American folk dance ethnologist Elizabeth Burchenal explained in her 1925 publication “Rinnci na h-Éireann: National Dances of Ireland.”
- Ceili dancing isn’t just for kids! I started learning Irish dance as a 27-year old adult, and am living, dancing proof that it isn’t just an activity for children.
Mar 17, 2012 · How to Ceili Irish Dance - The Siege of Ennis - YouTube. CeiliAndCraic. 1.24K subscribers. Subscribed. 1.1K. 352K views 12 years ago. A visual breakdown and specification for the Siege of...
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564. 113K views 8 years ago. This is a demonstration of one of the most popular social Irish group (ceili) dances, 'The Walls of Limerick'. It is also one of the easiest dances to learn!...
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Apr 30, 1994 · Irish Ceili Dancing. Whispering Roses. 90 subscribers. Subscribed. 159. 69K views 13 years ago. Ceili dances, including The Waves of Tory, The Canadian Barn Dance, The Sweets of May,...
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Learn about céilí, a group dance that reflects Irish culture and festive spirit. Discover its origins, steps, music and how to join a céilí in Ireland.
The Irish Ceili dance is not unlike other cultural dances, with many ties to the heritage of the Irish people. In this article, you will learn what the Ceili is, its history, and how it is used and performed today.
