Starting in Lurgan - October 2022 Starting in Belfast - October 2022 Stand alone workshop - in Dublin October 2022
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Timetable
MADDEN'S BELFAST - WEDNESDAY - a mixed level class / dance session
I was recently approached by the owner of Maddens Bar, Belfast to run a weekly dance event.
"Maddens bar, even though it resides in the heart of the city, epitomises tradition, warmth and craic; it is renowned for its vibrant traditional music scene."
Beginning on 5 October, 2022 each Wednesday night from 7.30-9pm 'Step with Annette' will host an open dance floor session in 2 parts:
a) 30 minutes of tuition in old style step dancing, 1 or 2 new steps each week, perhaps 1 easy step and a more advanced step, as the sessions progress there will be some revision of previously taught steps/dances, or dances already known by those attending.
b) 60 minutes of 'open dance floor', repeating the taught step/s and building on repertoire each week, step-about will be encouraged. Between the solo dances, Annette will teach some simple 2-hand dances or ceili dances.
The aim is to get people dancing outside the classroom environment, while also attracting people who are curious about dance and are keen to try a few simple steps - ie something for everyone.
Venue: Upstairs @Maddens Bar, Berry Street, Belfast BT1 1FJ Cost: £5 per person
If you know people in the Belfast area, please share this announcement with them.
NB - there is a music session in the downstairs bar from 8-11pm lead by piper Aaron O'Hagan - we could take our dance session downstairs at 9pm! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LURGAN CASTLE - THURSDAYS - Couch to Céilí - aimed at the beginner dancer
I was recently asked to contribute to a relatively new charity - the Knitted Knockers of Northern Ireland - which is based in my home town. The charity helps those who are both suffering from, or in recovery from breast cancer - with special dedicated activities in areas of health, wellbeing and the arts. The organisation also runs events for the general public to fund these special activities.
Beginning on 6 October- a new 4-week dance course
'Couch to Céilí' ..... fun guaranteed - get moving - get dancing !
4 taster sessions - where Annette will lead you in a mix of folk dances, all welcome, no partner or experience necessary, instruction will be given.
Annette will select dances from her repertoire of 2-hand dances, Irish Ceili, Scottish, French and Breton dances - in lines, circles and couples (you may wish to bring a partner and dance together, this is not essential).
This series of classes is aimed to gauge interest; we hope to offer a continued class until end year at least.
Venue: The Courtyard, Lurgan Castle/Brownlow House Time: Thursday, 1030am-noon, 60mins of dance + a cuppa Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes, sneakers are not advisable.
Bookings should be made directly with the Knitted Knockers - drop me a line here to voice your interest in this class and I can forward the link which will be live soon.
If you know people in the Lurgan area, please share this opportunity with them.
An upcoming dance workshop in the Cobblestone - click here for more information - if you don't have time to attend a weekly class - workshops can be a great way to learn a whole dance, in one session! Students are encouraged to take a video for further study/repetition at home, handouts will also be made available.
HOME STUDY courses are also available in the shop, levels 1-4 (from beginner up) Click here to view.
The following links illustrate Annette's last series of online courses (May-June 2022 - block 11) - now available for "home-study": Level 1 (beginner) - this trailer includes a demonstration of instruction. Level 2 Trailer Level 3 Trailer Level 4 Trailer Trailer for all 4 levels, here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trailer for online courses which ran February-March 2022 (block 10), in preparation for St Patrick's Day - now available for "home-study":
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Step with Annette" will continue to offer online classes via Zoom, the next 5-week on-line term will begin in November 2022. Each online course ends with a free Party/Graduation Night - the best of craic!
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