Irish Arts Center
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Irish Arts Center is a New York-based arts and cultural center that showcases Irish and Irish-American art through performance, exhibition, and education. Founded in 1972, the center preserves Irish culture and serves as a platform for emerging and established artists to reach a global audience.
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Storytelling I: Beginners
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
Learn all about the art of storytelling from two-time MOTH GrandSLAM winner, Brad Lawrence. Two time Moth GrandSLAMs winner, Brad Lawrence, will help you learn how to structure and tell a true story from personal experience, what separates a story from an anecdote or a joke, and what elements make for a compelling and relatable narrative that absorbs any listener, be it a date, a potential employer, or an audience of a thousand.
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Introduction to Irish Step Dance for Kids
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY
Join Niall O’Leary for a class in the traditional Irish form of step dancing! Dancers are taught technique, form, and style, as well as dances such as the reel and the jig. Note: This is a soft-shoe dance class, as Irish dancers start with soft shoes before moving onto hard shoe technique. Students should wear comfortable clothes, such as shorts or workout pants and a t-shirt. For footwear, sneakers, ballet shoes, or ghillies are best.
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Concertina II: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY
Elevate your concertina skills in this advanced beginner class, tailored for those with prior playing experience seeking to expand their repertoire and technique. Building upon the foundation laid in Concertina I, you'll delve deeper into ornamentation, variations, and chord progressions, honing your musical prowess with each tune. Join us as we continue to explore the rich tradition of concertina music with enthusiasm and dedication.
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Concertina III: Intermediate
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY
Refine your concertina expertise in this intermediate class, tailored for students with a solid understanding of notes and basic ornamentation. Building upon skills acquired in previous levels, you'll expand your repertoire and delve deeper into ornamentation, variations, and chord progressions. Join us as we elevate your musical journey with focused instruction and dedicated practice.
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Introduction to the Traditional Irish Session: Beginner
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY
Join us for a guided journey into the heart of traditional Irish music, where you'll learn the art of playing in a group setting with ease and confidence. Led by experienced musicians, this session promises a relaxed atmosphere and a focus on foundational skills, perfect for those ready to take their musical journey to the next level.
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Intercultural Connection w/ M Moloney: Percussive Dance
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY
Intercultural Connections Series with Mick Moloney: Close to the Floor? Percussive Dance Traditions in North America This richly illustrated talk discusses the evolution of and relationships between multiple percussive dance forms on the continent, including Appalachian and African American flatfoot and clogging, Irish sean-nós and step dance, North Indian Kathak, Quebecois, Ottawa Valley, Cape Breton, and tap. Featuring a short demo by dancers...
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$20
Songwriting and Music Production
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY
Enda Gallery is an Irish songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer whose purpose is to create beautiful and liberating songs. With over 100 productions and co-writes published, Enda will take you through some simple and intuitive methods of songwriting and production that will leave you enabled and empowered to establish a strong songwriting practice for yourself and a way to create a demo production to enable you to share it with...
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$62
Beginning Sean-Nós Dance
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY
In this course, students will learn the basics of the Connemara style of Seannós dancing, with a focus on reel steps. Sean-nós dancing is a percussive, free-form style of traditional Irish dancing with roots in the west of Ireland. Playful, rhythmic, and spontaneous, sean-nós dancing works closely with the rhythms of Irish dance music, and is accessible to learners of all ages and skill levels. Each class will build on the previous week, so...
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Irish Language III: Early Intermediate
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 500 W 52nd St, New York, NY
For those with at least two prior semesters of Irish language or the equivalent. Students may want to take this course a few times to strengthen vocabulary and their understanding of Irish before moving into Irish Language Level IV. Note: We list the non-member price for our classes. If you are a member, please contact CourseHorse for a discount code.
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Beginning Step Dance
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY
A boot-camp introduction to the basics of Irish step dancing—absolutely no previous dance experience necessary. Dancers will learn the foundational form and technique of Irish dance, starting with the basic movements and progressing to light-shoe reels and jigs. You'll learn a few solo steps and we'll round out the session with a group dance, putting together all the pieces learned over the term! Students in all dance classes should...
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Irish Banjo I: Introduction
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 500 W 52nd St, New York, NY
Introductory lessons on the basics of the tenor banjo. Students will begin by learning the basic makeup of the 4 string banjo, identification of the parts, knowledge of standard tuning and identification of the notes on the fret board. After getting to know "about" the banjo, we will progress onto the playing of the banjo. Proper technique for holding the banjo, hand technique and proper strumming pattern will be taught. Once a basic comprehension...
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Céilí Dance
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY
With dances such as the Four-Hand Reel and the High Cauled Cap, céilís are traditional dances done in groups of 4, 8, or even 16 dancers. Beginners and experienced dancers alike will have fun while working on basic footwork, forms, technique, and musicality. Students in all dance classes should wear shorts or workout pants and a t-shirt. For footwear, sneakers, ballet shoes or Ghillies are best. Dance Shoes: Please contact Coursehorse for details...
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Button Accordion II: Advanced Beginner
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 150 W 46th St, New York, NY
Aural, rhythm and sight-reading skills will be developed through a diverse range of Irish tunes such as reels, jigs, polkas, slides, and hornpipes. Students will also gain a comprehensive knowledge of regional style approaches to phrasing and rhythm. For those with at least two prior semesters of Button Accordion or the equivalent. Note: We list the non-member price for our classes. If you are a member, please contact CourseHorse for a...
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Literature in Irish: Examining “Scothscéalta”
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 500 W 52nd St, New York, NY
Pádraic Ó Conaire was the first Irish language writer to portray the human condition in a raw and honest manner. The title of this collection, “Scothscéalta,” means “Choice (or Best) Stories.” One short story will be discussed and analyzed each week in terms of themes, style and language. Pre-requisite: This course is aimed at intermediate and advanced level students. The classes will be conducted entirely through the medium...
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Tin Whistle III: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
This class is for those who have taken the Tin Whistle II: Beginner class or have prior experience on the tin whistle and a musical background. You should have mastered all of the basic techniques and play at least five traditional Irish tunes comfortably. You also should be able to pick up tunes by ear without difficulty. Students will begin to learn about ornamentation and expand their repertoire. Note: This class requires an instrument. ...
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Flute II: Advanced Beginners
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
This class is for students who have some familiarity with the tin whistle or classical flute and would like to try the traditional Irish flute. (You should be able to get a sound out of the Irish flute, and perhaps play a simple tune or two on it.) You will learn the basics of the instrument—good posture, embouchure position, tone, and breath control—and how to apply these techniques to select tunes, starting with those students already know,...
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Tin Whistle IV: Advanced
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY
This class is for students who have taken tin whistle III, or who have other prior experience on the instrument as well as a musical background. You should be comfortable with all the basic tin whistle techniques and learning by ear, and have done some ornamentation (cuts and rolls) previously. Students will begin to learn how and where to introduce ornamentation themselves, as well as how to think about phrasing and rhythm to create more of a “flow”...
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Playwriting Workshop
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY
Learn a few tricks of the trade from leading Irish playwright Deirdre Kinahan at this two-day workshop. What makes theatre relevant right now? What plays insist on being written and where do we find inspiration? Over the course of this hands-on weekend, Deirdre will share her ghosts and help you give voice to a few of your own! Get ready to explore how the playwright distills the big idea into powerful and personal dramas.
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Step Dance III: Intermediate
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY
Students perfect the dances they already know, while learning more complicated steps and rhythms. Dancers in this class will work on both light and hard shoe dances. Prerequisite: at least one semester of Step Dance II: Advanced Beginners or have previous experience with Irish step dance Students in all dance classes should wear shorts or workout pants and a t-shirt. For footwear, sneakers, ballet shoes or Ghillies are best. Dance Shoes:...
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Masterclass: Find Your Voice
Irish Arts Center See all classes by this school @ 553 W 51st St, New York, NY
Masterclass: Find Your Voice Jazz Vocal Workshopwith Christine Tobin and Phil Robson Irish born and now New York City-based, multi award winning singer/songwriter Christine Tobin and accompanying guitarist Phil Robson will present a jazz vocal workshop which will focus on helping students express their true voices, improve projection, sound and technique, as well as develop interpretation, stylistic understanding, diction and reading of lyrics....
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$60
Reviews of Irish Arts Center
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Clones Lace Workshop
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Clones Lace Workshop
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Mandolin I: Beginners
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Creative Writing
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Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners
The IAC has a great staff and support structure - and James was a fantastic teacher. Excited to take up Fiddle II! -
Mandolin I: Beginners
Ben was amazing, very nice and patient teacher, he got us playing and was always encouraging and upbeat! We learned three songs, amazing! Can’t wait to sign up with him again! -
Irish Language I: Introduction
I like the sound of Irish. The thing I enjoyed most about the class was hearing a native speaker. The teacher introduced the Ranganna site, and I think this approach is the best for me. Seems that a real problem for me learning the language is that the spoken language is not immediately evident from the written. A good example is the phase, "thank you." The teacher captured my interest in learning Irish, and I'll stick with it. Not as an obsession, but as something interesting to do. -
Celtic Harp I: Introduction
Unfortunately one of the only affordable introductory harp classes available in NYC. You get what you pay for, which isn't much. Mia plays well and you can tell she has trained for years, however she is not a good teacher at all. She does not explain things well and admits to copying techniques from other teachers. She spends most of the class talking about herself/her life, events she has played and parties she attended with other harpists. She does not give you enough time to practice in class so you can remember when you get home. She just has you take a video of her playing it and says to learn it on your own at home. OR! She recommends watching random youtube videos to learn, which I could have done without paying for the wasted travel time. If you actually want to learn, pay more for another class with absolutely ANYONE else. -
Irish Language II: Beginners
Great exposure to the language. It would be better if the teachers took charge of the class more actively and did more directed drills, especially on orthography and pronunciation which were difficult for all the students. -
Creative Writing
Yvonne is great, and really helped me stay motivated with my writing! -
Creative Writing
Yvonne is a great writer instructor! I learned a lot and really enjoyed the course! -
Intercultural Connection w/ M Moloney: Percussive Dance
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Mandolin I: Beginners
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Irish Language II: Beginners
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Celtic Harp I: Introduction
By the end of the class, we were able to play all three sections of a song that sounded very impressive. Mia helped break it down into easy to understand parts. I'd happily recommend this class to all! Though I will mentioned that it might be more challenging for people who haven't ever taken a music class before. -
Step Dance I: Beginners
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Fiddle II: Beginners
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Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners
James was great in introducing fiddler! Will definitely continue... totally recommend it! -
Celtic Harp I: Introduction
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Irish Language I: Introduction
