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IRISH CEILI & SET DANCING IN NEW JERSEY

OVERVIEW






Set dancing difers from ceili in that it is danced more flat footed rather than on the toes. In ceili dancing the body is danced followed by the first figure then the body folowed by the second figu[re the body again followed by the third figure without a break whereas in setdancing there is usually a break between each figure. They are both danced by the young, middle aged and seniors. They are done in groups with usually four couples all facing into the center at the start of the dance. Some have anywhere from three to six figures with each couple or pair of couples taking a turn at the figure. There is very little standard in set dancing from the hold the couples use to the order in which each couple dances. Each set dance usually comes from an area in Ireland where it originated and has its own individual type of footwork, style and movements. If it is to be danced properly

WHERE ITS AT IN NEW JERSEY-CEILI & SET DANCING

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CEILI AND SET DANCE CLASSES IN NEW JERSEY

Every Thursday Night from
7:30 PM to 10:00PM
Advanced set Dance and Ceili
Classes
Teacher: Kathleen Scanlan
Cost: $4.00 per class
the best footwear is
comfortable leather soled
shoes (sneakers not
recommended.)
If interested call Kathleen
at: 973-584-4985
Directions: Route 80 East or
West to Rt 15 North turn
right at first street Richard
Mine Road IAANJ Cultural
Center on left about 100
yards




SUNDAY CEILI SCHEDULE

There will be a Ceili on Sunday October 29, from 4 PM to 8 PM followed by a Fifties and Sixties Dance from 8PM to 10 PM (no charge for those at Ceili that stay).All are invited. This will be a Halloween Ceili so wear your best Ghost or witch costume. Price is $ 10.00 and refreshments will be served. MUSIC WILL BE BY JOHN WHELAN ***********************************************************

Regular Sunday Ceilis will start on November 7,1999 at 4:00 PM to 8:00

MUSIC BY MIKE FLANNAGAN & SEAN FAHEY

*********************************************************** Sunday December 5, 1999 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

MUSIC BY THE KENNEDYS AND FRIENDS

refreshments will be served and the price is $10.00 for Ceilis with live Music