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| Various Irish Set Dancing Made Easy, volume 1 SET DANCING MADE EASY was shot in Cloonacauneen Castle, which is situated in the hinterland of Galway City, west of Ireland in 2005 Matt has indeed previously released video recordings of set and ceili dancing and although many dancers have learned from these recordings they were not devised as instructional aides for dancers but more for entertainment. In contrast, this new series of recordings are specifically designed to educate the dancer. All of the sets are danced in their entirety and easily understood as a result of the very suitable recording process used. The instructor explains intricate movements within each figure in detail and also available on the recordings for the first time is an explanation of the most commonly used terminology used in set dancing. The dance instruction on the recordings is provided by some of the worlds best known and most popular Irish set dancing instructors. The instructors and dancers include Pat Murphy, Betty Mc Coy, Padraig & Roisin Mc Eneaney, Tony Ryan, Aidan Vaughan, John Henchy, Eileen O Doherty, Terry Moylan, Johnny Morrissey and many more. Cloonacauneen castle has twined the ancient charms of the past with the recreational demand of today. Like the castle, the Irish Set and Ceili dance tradition has its own history and ever since the first ceilis were held in the 1890s, the ceili phenomenon has spread from Ireland to the four corners of the world. The tutors featured on this recording, amongst others, have insured through their teaching that the unique characteristics of these dances remain intact and that the dance are preserved in the best way possible. Unless these dances are learned and danced in the proper fashion, over time they will become dramatically different. Matt Cunningham and Ainm Music would like to thank the tutors, dancers and musicians who agreed to be part of this recording, for their time and enthusiasm and most especially for their fine performances. Finally, this recording is for you. I hope that you enjoy it and if you learn from it and put what you have learned into practice on the dance floor, wherever in the world you may be, then this recording will have in its own way taken steps to preserve and enhance one of our greatest Irish traditions so come with me and step it out! Its easy. DVD Volume 1 The Claddagh Set: 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Reels 3rd Figure Reels 4th Figure Jigs Instruction: Pat Murphy Dancers: Pat Murphy, Tony Ryan, Mike Mahony, Donal Morrissey, Anne Marie Cunningham, Bernie Nash, Mary Hughes, Margaret Joyce. The Sliabh Luachra Set: 1st Figure Polkas 2nd Figure Polkas 3rd Figure Slides 4th Figure Polkas 5th Figure Slides 6th Figure Hornpipes Instruction: Aidan Vaughan Dancers: Aidan Vaughan, Betty Mc Coy, Gerry Ryan, Eileen ODoherty, Deirdre Morrissey, Johnny Morrissey, Terry Moylan, Pascale Gaudry. The Clare Orange and Green: 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Jigs (Single) 3rd Figure Reels 4th Figure Polkas 5th Figure Jigs (Double) 6th Figure Reels Instruction: Pdraig McEneany Dancers: Pdraig McEneany, Roisin McEneany, Donal Morrissey, Mary Conboy, Sen Whitelaw, Philomena Dooley, Shane Ryan, Mairead Devane |
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| Various Irish Set Dancing Made Easy, volume 2 DVD Volume 2 The Ballycroy Set: 1st Figure Jigs 2nd Figure Polkas 3rd Figure Reels Instruction: Pat Murphy Dancers: Pat Murphy, Martin Murray, Tony Ryan, Donal Morrissey, Margaret Joyce, Mary Hughes, Bernie Nash, Mary Corcoran The Caledonian Set 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Reels 3rd Figure Reels 4th Figure Jigs 5th Figure Reels 6th Figure - Hornpipes Instruction: John Henchy Dancers: John Henchy, Lynn Kelly, Caroline Walsh, Yvonne Grogan, Martina Venneman, John Coen, Kieran Brown, Tommy Brown The Fermanagh Quadrilles: 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Jigs 3rd Figure Reels 4th Figure Jigs 5th Figure Jigs Instruction: Pdraig McEneany Dancers: Pdraig McEneany, Roisin McEneany, Donal Morrissey, Mary Conboy, Sen Whitelaw, Philomena Dooley, Shane Ryan, Mairead Devane The Aran Set: 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Reels 3rd Figure Polkas Instruction: Aidan Vaughan Dancers: Aidan Vaughan, Betty Mc Coy, Gerry Ryan, Eileen ODoherty, Deirdre Morrissey, Johnny Morrissey, Terry Moylan, Pascale Gaudry. |
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| Various Irish Set Dancing Made Easy, volume 3 DVD Volume 3 The Galway Set: 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Reels 3rd Figure Reels 4th Figure Jigs 5th Figure Reels Instruction: Tony Ryan Dancers: Tony Ryan, Anne Marie Cunningham, Mary Corcoran, Martin Murray, Bernie Nash, Pat Murphy, Mary Hughes, Mike Mahony The Williamstown Set: 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Reels 3rd Figure Reels 4th Figure Jigs 5th Figure Polkas Instruction: Pat Murphy Dancers: Pat Murphy, Martin Murray, Tony Ryan, Donal Morrissey, Margaret Joyce, Mary Hughes, Bernie Nash, Mary Corcoran The Monaghan Set: 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Jigs 3rd Figure Reels 4th Figure Polkas 5th Figure Hornpipes Instruction: Pdraig McEneany Dancers: Pdraig McEneany, Roisin McEneany, Donal Morrissey, Mary Conboy, John McEvoy, Eileen Gibbons, Sen Whitelaw, Philomena Dooley The Clare Lancers: 1st Figure Reels 2nd Figure Reels 3rd Figure Reels 4th Figure Reels 5th Figure Reels Instruction: Aidan Vaughan Dancers: Aidan Vaughan, Betty Mc Coy, Gerry Ryan, Eileen ODoherty, Deirdre Morrissey, Johnny Morrissey, Terry Moylan, Pascale Gaudry. |
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| Various Irish Traditional Music Comhraigh Ceol (Gaelic for "Fresh Music") is a prestigious competition that aims to preserve Ireland's cultural heritage by awarding up-and-coming artists who craft traditional Irish folk music. This program features the contest's finalists vying for top prize at a live performance recorded at Dublin's National Concert Hall, including the Maids of Eirn, Charolais, Trad Og, Keltic Flavor, the Border Collies, Devana, and Four Men and a Dog Track. |
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| Matt Cunningham and his Band Come to the Céil Mór This is a live recording of a céili, music and dancing filmed at The Gathering -the traditional Irish music festival held at Irelands National Event Centre in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry. It is a video designed to entertain you not just an attempt to teach you specific steps (but it does that too with instructions included!). It will enlighten you on how the Irish can knock sparks off the dance floor and skive off a few ounces of weight while enjoying themselves! You can also hear the best of Irish Traditional music from the maestro Matt Cunningham. The Gathering is a yearly event in Killarney when the best of Irish Traditional Musicians get together to play great music and have some fun. |
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| The Monks of Glenstal Abbey The Spiritual Road This unique DVD will allow you to visit Glenstal Abbey and get an insight into the daily work and worship of the monks living there. The early days of the monastery are also brought vividly to life with the inclusion in the DVD of very rare film shot in the early 1950's which hasn't been seen for over 50 years. Situated near the village of Murro in the North-East corner of Limerick, Glenstal is Ireland's only Benedictine monastery for monks is is also one of Ireland's leading boarding schools. The abbey is also famous for its activities in art, music and religious studies and over the last thirty years has been at the forefront of the theological debate and ecumenism in Ireland. "The Spiritual Road" shows not only the public face of the monastery with extracts from the major offices and liturgies of the abbey including Easter week but also gives an intimate, behind the scenes view of the life and work of the monks. Also included is a guided tour of the rarely seen collection of Russian and Greek icons bequeathed to the monks over fifty years ago. The soundtrack of the video contains Gregorian Chant, Polyphony and Organ Music, all of which is recorded in the Abbey chapel. Every year the Abbey welcomes visitors from all over the world, attracted by the monastery and its beautiful gardens. "The Spiritual Road" will serve as a beautiful memento of that visit. Gregorian Chant is an integral part of the Benedictine monastic experience, forming the core of the Church's daily offices as they are chanted in choir: From morning (Matins and Lauds) through Mid-day Mass to evening (Vespers and Compline). With passionate intensity and yet sober restraint, it channels religious emotion and gives it musical expression. Organ improvisation, as it is heard in this recording, is often used in the liturgy at Glenstal, capturing the mood of the liturgical action through spontaneous embellishment of the Gregorian melodies. So sit back relax and let the sounds and visions wash over you. |
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The Monks of Mount Melleray Abbey The Way of Silence Behind the scenes in Melleray, Irelands oldest Cistercian Abbey Mount Melleray Ireland in County Waterford stands at the foot of the Knockmealdown Mountains in exceptionally beautiful countryside. Founded in 1832, Melleray is the first Cistercian monastery founded in Ireland since the Reformation and is now one of the larger abbeys of the Cistercian Order. This behind the scenes look at the life of the living community will introduce you to the history and the life of the monks. You will see the various activities of the monk's day from the prayer of Vigils at 4a.m. to the Compline at 8 p.m. The Cistercian life is one of prayer, reading/study and work. Designed to be self-sufficient, Melleray has a farm, a laundry, tailor's shop, library and bookbinding workshop and other departments. Also presented is the Cistercian life from the monk's point of view - showing parts of the monastery not normally accessible to members of the public, featuring a soundtrack containing chant, violin playing and the sound of the Abbey's Kenneth Jones Organ - specially recorded for this DVD. |
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| Visions of Ireland Featuring Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway, Ring of Kerry, Connemara This beautiful DVD blends together the Sounds and Visions of Ireland. Sit back, relax, and let the magnificent scenery and haunting traditional music take you on an evocative journey through the highways and byways of Ireland to visit The Cliffs of Moher (Co. Clare), The Giants Causeway (Co. Antrim), Connemara (Co. Galway), and The Ring of Kerry. This DVD contains over 70 minutes of superb Irish music. |
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World Irish Dancing Championships 25th Anniversary This unique DVD captures all the excitement, tension and joy of the World Irish Dancing Championships. There are 27 competitions from Solo Dancing, Céili, Figure and Dance Drama and each is featured in every age category. |
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