Overview of Pre-Sean Nós: Percussive Dance Basics
Pre-Sean Nós: Percussive Dance Basics
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Welcome to my Pre-Sean Nós: Percussive Dance Basics video lessons. I’m glad you’re here.
Sean-nós dance, in Irish - Damhsa ar an sean nós, literally old style dancing - is an older style of traditional solo Irish dance. It is characterized by low-to-the-ground percussive movements, a deep connection to the music, and a playful, improvisational style. It is less structured and less regimented than its younger sibling, Irish step dancing.
This video course is called Pre-Sean Nós: Percussive Dance Basics. This is perfect for you if you’re completely new to percussive dancing, or if it’s been years and you need a refresher.
In this course, I cover:
Percussive Dance Skills: Finding the Beat
Using the Heel and Ball of the Foot
Tip Down’s and Shuffles
And the Importance of Music
Along the way, you’ll learn the foundational skills for percussive dancing, some basic music theory, and I’ll introduce you to Irish dance music. We’ll also talk about getting in tune with our bodies and dancing in a way that feels relaxed and free.
I am so excited to introduce you to the beauty and the joy of sean nós dancing. Thanks for going on this journey with me!
Up Next in Pre-Sean Nós: Percussive Dance Basics
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Pre-Sean Nós: Lesson 1
This is the first lesson in Pre-Sean Nós: Percussive Dance Basics. In this lesson, we work on the fundamental skill of finding the beat. We also learn a bit about Irish music along the way!
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Pre-Sean Nós: Lesson 2
This is the second lesson in Pre-Sean Nós: Percussive Dance Basics. In this lesson, we work on the fundamental skills of using the heel and ball of the foot.
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Pre-Sean Nós: Lesson 3
This is the third lesson in Pre-Sean Nós: Percussive Dance Basics.
In this lesson, we’ll focus on the foundational percussive dance skills of what I call “tip downs” and “shuffles.”
