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Tomás Mac Thréinfhir and founder of Siamsa Tíre, Fr. Pat Ahern at the launch of ‘The Origins Of Step Dance’ DVD in Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Friday. Photo by Aislinn Whelan
THERE was a great turnout last night in Kirby’s Brogue Inn for the launch of the new DVD ‘The Origins Of Kerry Step Dance’.
The DVD, which shares the history of where modern Irish dance originated through a beautiful mix of music, dance and stories that will delight all lovers of the art, was launched at a night hosted by local dance group Rinceoirí Na Ríochta and Jimmy Smith.
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There was music and dance on the night from Tomás Mac Thréinfhir and Michelle O’Sullivan, as well as speeches from Fr Pat Ahern, founder of Siamsa Tire; Sharon Phelan, who interviewed Jimmy Smith on the DVD; Jimmy’s former dancing partner Honor O’Connor and World Champion Irish dancer David Geaney.
Rinceoirí Na Ríochta have also announced plans to start adult dance classes to further promote the tradition of Irish dancing.
To find out more about the DVD or to buy it online, you can do so through the website here.
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Caoimhe Nic Thréinfhir and Conall Mac Thréinfhir at the launch of ‘The Origins Of Step Dance’ DVD in Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Friday. Photo by Aislinn Whelan
Sandra Shaw (sean-nós dancer from Galway) and Michelle O’Sullivan (International musician) at the launch of ‘The Origins Of Step Dance’ DVD in Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Friday. Photo by Aislinn Whelan
Phil Smith (Jimmy’s wife) and Terry Griffin at the launch of ‘The Origins Of Step Dance’ DVD in Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Friday. Photo by Aislinn Whelan
Colm Phelan with his daughter Sharon Phelan (who is the interviewer in the DVD) at the launch of ‘The Origins Of Step Dance’ DVD in Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Friday. Photo by Aislinn Whelan
Lorraine Smith, Sharon Phelan, Phil Smith, Jimmy Smith, Honor Flynn, Fr.Pat Ahern, Seamus Smith at the launch of ‘The Origins Of Step Dance’ DVD in Kirby’s Brogue Inn on Friday. Photo by Aislinn Whelan
