Interview with Shawn Silver

Date: Thu Dec 12th, 2013

iDance is Newfoundland Labradors only centre dedicated exclusively to Irish dancing. Here's an interview with Shawn about what Irish dancing means to him and a brief look at the goings on at iDance. To join our dance group click the link below.

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Artist in Residence, Perth Australia

Date: Mon May 21st, 2012

Location: Perth Australia

iDanceAustralia will be offering a series of classes at Ashdale School for the performing arts from May 21st to June 16th.
In addition to a 4 week artist in residence program, additonal workshops for the general public will be held daily from 3-5pm. Experience is required.

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Irish Dancing Classes in Ballina NSW Australia Saturday May 12th 2012

Date: Thu May 10th, 2012

Location: Ballina Community Hall NSW

Get in touch with your inner Celt. We're holding classes for children, youth and adults from beginner to advanced classes. Cost $20/hour.
Contact 0437810504 or email us for more information,.

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Australian Celtic Festival 2011 Featuring Champion Irish & Highland Dancers

Date: Thu Apr 28th, 2011 to Wed Jan 5th, 2011

The Australian Celtic Festival is held in Glen Innes "Celtic Country" on the first weekend in May annually. Representing Canada, Shawn Silver will join Karen Simpson and Cape Byron Irish Dancers and World Champion Highland Dancer Dougie MacFarland for among other special guests for what is the country's most exciting Celtic Festival. The Finale will be truly excitng. Shawn Silver and Douglas McFarland, of Down Under the Kilt (Highland Dancing) will perform “duelling dancers”. Come along and be thoroughly entertained by these two exciting and energetic & accomplished dancers.

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Arts Infusion and ArtSmarts Programs in Newfoundland Labrador

Date: Tue Feb 1st, 2011

ArtSmarts and Arts Infusion programs were taught at St. John Bosco, Ecole Goulds Elementary and Brother Rice. The goal of the program is to share traditional culture with school kids ranging from grade 2 to grade 8 as part of the curriculum. We're proud to say this our 17th program to date, and countless young people have become more aware of their own culture, themselves and have learned it in a high energy, non competitive enviromnent. Students are now more prepared than ever to pursue careers as touring artists and professional dancers thanks to the support Of NLAC and ESDNL.

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Irish dancing in Prince Edward Island

Date: Mon Jul 20th, 2009 to Fri Jul 31st, 2009

Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada

Join Shawn Silver,PEI`s Provincial Step Dance Champion, for professional development workshops. Contact us for schedules and information or Register below.
Space is limited. Book now.

More info: Email shawn@idance.ca |The Journal Pioneer | Poster | Register |

Choral Connections May 5th-9th

Date: Tue May 5th, 2009 to Sat May 9th, 2009

Location: Petro Canada Hall Memorial University

Shawn Silver will join a group of the provinces's most gifted artists and tour Eastern Newfoundland. They will work with 2,500 aspiring young dancers, muscians and artists through a series of clinics over a 5 day period.

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Irish Dance classes with special guest Lord Of The Dance Star Don McCarron.

Irish Dancing Workshops. Professional Development Series

Date: Mon Oct 1st, 2007 to Fri Oct 5th, 2007

Location: CEI Club 181 Hamilton Ave.

LORD OF THE DANCE STAR DON MCCARRON St. John's and Grand FAlls Windsor Summer 08. Check back for more.

More info: About Don McCarron | Poster | Details |

Irish Dance Classes Now Every Saturday

Date: Fri Jun 29th, 2007

Location: CEI Club 181 Hamilton Ave., St. John's

DanceSmart is a brand new children's program drawing on the talent of students who completed a 5month program throughout the Avalon Region. Satuarday from 12 to 3. Classes are currently FULL If you are interested please send a registration to the link below.

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Irish Dance Workshops in Ferryland

Date: Sun Apr 1st, 2007 to Mon Apr 30th, 2007

Location: Arts Centre, Ferryland

More info: More about Ferryland! | Poster |

Michael Donnellan Irish Dance Workshops

Magic of the Dance star Michael Donnellan.

Date: Thu Feb 8th, 2007 to Sat Feb 10th, 2007

Location: CEI Club 181 Hamilton Ave

Two-time world champion, direct from Ireland.

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Irish Dance Workshops

Irish Dancing's Biggest Star, Breandan de Gallai

Date: Sat Oct 23rd, 2004 to Mon Oct 25th, 2004

Location: iDance Studios

to offer workshops in St. John's Newfoundland!
Irish dancing star, and principal dancer of Riverdance, Breandan de Gallai will be in St. John's at the iDance Studio in mid October teaching a series of workshops over a 3 day period, October 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Breandon will demonstrate and teach new choreography from his new brainchild, Balor

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Irish Dancing Workshops for Adults and Children

Date: Thu Jan 1st, 2004

If you're interested in Irish dancing, this series of beginner's workshops will teach you all the very basic steps you need to know. These workshops are designed for the total beginner. I'll teach you an easy reel and a light jig. We'll walk through the steps first, and then apply them to music.

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Irish Dance Workshop for Beginners

Date: Sun Oct 5th, 2003

If you've ever been interested in Irish dancing, then this workshop is for you! You'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you will be dancing a light reel and single jig.

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Irish Session at O'Reilly's Pub

Every Sunday throughout the summer

Date: Sun Jul 20th, 2003

Location: O'reilly's Pub, George Street

Join us every Sunday throughout the summer. I'll host an afternoon of Irish dancing and music. These sessions will teach you the very basics you need to know. You'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you'll be dancing. Children are welcome!! Bring your dancing shoes.

More info: http://www.oreillyspub.com/ | Details |

Irish Dance Workshops

With Stephen McAteer

Date: Sun May 11th, 2003

Location: iDance Studios

One of the most accomplished dancers of his generation, and having won an unprecedented nine Canadian Championships, six North American titles, two All-Ireland's and two World Championships.

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