Workshop: Traditional, Rhythmic and Creative Irish Dance gets everyone moving! This aerobic art form is great fun, and is experienced as part of a cultural introduction to the Irish, their dancing and music. Maire Clerkin teaches basic steps in Jig and Reel, within the context of 'Ceili' or group formation dances. Students are given an assortment of foot moves from which to create their own phrases with a partner. They will observe a live performance; discover the key technique points; find out how to locate Ireland on a map; study photographs and samples of Celtic Art; relate Irish immigration to other ethnic groups; compare with Tap, Folk and other dance forms; raise rhythmic and musical awareness; work collaboratively; gain new vocabulary; identify musical instruments and acquire a skill. Lessons can be adapted to the curriculum needs of the class and meet the California Arts Standards.

Maire Clerkin is also a part of the assembly performance A Gaelic Gathering: Irish Music & Dance

Price:
$100 per 60-minute workshop, plus possible planning fee. Minimum three workshops per day must be scheduled.

Age Group: Grades K-12
Capacity: 1 Classroom (maximum of 35 students, plus regular teacher)
Availability: Year Round

Teacher In-Service Price: $300/hour (2-hour minimum required).
Capacity: 40 Educators

To design an arts education program with this artist, please call (213) 250-ARTS or email schoolprograms@musiccenter.org.

Prices are for services between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.