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Rehearsing for Céilí Afro Dabke Ukraine. Photo: Michael Kelly
KERRY’S Dancer in Residence, Catherine Young, will return with Céilí Afro Dabke Ukraine – an explosion of multi-cultural dance and music – on Thursday, March 16 as part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Tralee.
The evening will kick off at 7.30pm in the Centenary Hall in Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School Tralee with a vibrant dance show that community groups that is the result of eight weeks of dance workshops in Tralee and Ballybunion.
Céilí Afro Dabke Ukraine is an ongoing project by Catherine Young Dance, that typically features African dance, traditional dabke dance from Palestine/Syria and the old style Irish céilí dances. This year it expanded to include Ukrainian folk dance.
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“One of the underlying goals of the dance project is to allow us all to get to know each other a little better,” Catherine says. Catherine uses the creative forum of dance and music to bring communities together and explore topics relevant to life in Kerry today.
“We are delighted to see Céilí Afro-Dabke Ukraine continue to grow and welcome new communities. A special thanks to Presentation Primary School Tralee and Respond Housing Association Ballybunion for their support,” says Hannah Pinckheard, Assistant Arts Officer with Kerry County Council.
“These events receive glowing reviews every time, and if you haven’t already had the chance to experience this céilí, don’t miss it!”
Ukrainian folk dance, African dance and traditional Irish céilí dances will all be performed on the night. The floor will open up for everyone to join in and dance. All are welcome. The event is free and no booking is required.
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