Sean Nós Reels
2 Seasons
Welcome to my Sean Nós Reels. 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 Sean Nós Reels. This is the perfect place to start to build your skills and the foundation for a vibrant sean nós practice.
If you’re completely new to percussive dancing, or if it’s been years and you need a refresher, I’d recommend checking out my Pre-Sean Nos: Percussive Dance Basics series.
In the Sean Nós Reels course, I cover:
Three’s: Connemara & Variations
Connemara in Context
Connemara as a Traveling Step
Introducing the Clare Step
Ornamenting the Clare Step
Creating Your Own Sean Nos Routine
Along the way, you’ll learn the foundational skills for sean nós dancing, some basic music theory, and get to know quite a number of reel tunes. 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!
If you ever have any questions, feel free to contact me through my website – www.allisonduvall.com.
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15:11Episode 1Sean Nós Reels: Lesson 1
Episode 1
This is the first lesson in Sean Nós Reels. In this lesson, we work on the fundamental skills of three's, adding heels, and learn two versions of the Connemara Step.
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23:12Episode 2Sean Nós Reels: Lesson 2
Episode 2
This is the second lesson in Sean Nós Reels. In this lesson, we work on using the Connemara Step in context - building four different steps ("routines") using the Connemara Step.
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20:53Episode 3Sean Nós Reels: Lesson 3
Episode 3
This is the third lesson in Sean Nós Reels. In this lesson, we work on traveling with the Connemara Step, and learn three variations on the Advance & Retire step.
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28:25Episode 4Sean Nós Reels: Lesson 4
Episode 4
This is the fourth lesson in Sean Nós Reels. In this lesson, we learn one of the most important (and fun!) steps in the Sean Nós and Set Dancing traditions: the Clare Step!
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31:18Episode 5Sean Nós Reels: Lesson 5
Episode 5
This is the fifth lesson in Sean Nós Reels. In this lesson, we work on adding ornamentation to the Clare Step.
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18:09Episode 6Sean Nós Reels: Lesson 6
Episode 6
This is the sixth and final lesson in Sean Nós Reels. In this lesson, I lead you through a process of how to listen to a tune and decide what steps to dance to that particular tune. By the end, we work up an entire routine to the popular tune "The Bucks of Oranmore."