Irish Dancing Directory News

Celtic Tiger's Back

2006-09-10T16:29:00.000-07:00

Michael Flatley is bringing Celtic Tiger back to Europe on November 17, 2006. The fall 2006 tour will kick off in Zurich, Switzerland and move on to Germany. Tickets are now on sale for Zurich, Hannover, Mannheim, Munich, Leipzig, Berlin, Stuttgart, Cologne and Hamburg. More dates will be announced as soon as they are available. For all the details, please visit www.celtictigerlive.com and click on "Dates & Tickets".

Barcelona Dance Awards Competition 2007

2006-08-07T12:29:00.000-07:00

For Immediate release: For more information contact:

Our web site::

web.tiscali.it/dance2006/

Come with us to the International Barcelona Dance Awards Competition 2007 in Spain (Barcelona and Madrid) on 5th to 9th April 2007
(during the Easter Holiday Time) and in France/Paris (or in Italy ) on 21st to 25th June 2007.

18° EDITION for Dance, Schools/Departments/Groups.

The Director of Barcelona Dance Awards, present the 18th International Competitions and invite your dance group to performing
and teaching at the most prestigious dance events in Europe the next season.

5 days of...... Dance, Ballet, Contemporary, Modern and each other kind of dance arts, Dance Team Showcases & International
dance perform competition, Parties Beach Side, Dancing and more than all AWARDIND YOU.

Full Weekend Pass will get you full access to all activities: shows, parties and theatre dance events.

Don't stay at home!
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Come with us to our next step: Travel, Dance, Compete, and enjoy the best "WorlDancEventS" in Europe.

Invitations are open for the "Dance Directors" to boost their careers with this fabulous performance opportunity, in the next
on 5th to 9th April 2007 (during the Easter Holiday Time) in Spain and in June (on 21st to 25th) 2007 in France and Italy.

I'm inviting the "Dance Directors" who are willing to invest in themselves and who are interested in expanding their knowledge
of other cultures, as well as promoting their work abroad, says Mr. Barbieri I'm looking for "Dance Directors" who see this
thrilling event as an opportunity to benefit their professional development.

Selected Schools/Departments/Groups will receive a complete production package, which includes: three performances, lighting,
sound, technical assistance, a professional level of publicity, pre-show rehearsal arrangements, printed materials, printed
programs, and hotel accommodation based on two/three persons sharing twin bedded rooms with private bath/shower.

In addition, the "Dance Directors" will have an opportunity to network and attend all performances by groups from all over
the world.

To find out how to qualifye mail the office space is limited, so "Dance Directors" should act right away.

Marc Barbieri, director of "Barcelona Dance Awards", initiated The International Competition in 1996, premiering in the Barcelona/ Paris
Festival in Spain Since "Barcelona Dance Awards" has delighted international festivals with exciting presentations of ballet/modern/contemporary dance.

Each showcase is a unique blend of distinguished choreographers and dancers from around the world.

Through these artists' professional efforts and dedication to dance, art becomes reality across the globe.

The showcase has appeared at prestigious festivals in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, England, South Africa, Mexico, Monaco, the Netherlands and the USA.

I look forward to your participation and I hope to see you at the next festivals.

If you need, Just in a few days you will receive some advertising materials from us, the new brochures and posters of the
Barcelona Dance Awards 2007 please replay to this e.mail your free on charges request of info.

dance2006@tiscali.it
Our web site: web.tiscali.it/dance2006/

Dance Events & Festivals

2006-07-25T20:21:00.000-07:00

1. Festival-competition in Brazil

In the state of Rio de Janeiro, 5-10 September 2006. Many cash prizes for choreographers and dancers. Companies from all countries are invited to apply.

2. Competition in Seoul, South Korea

International Dance Competition to be held 22-29 August 2006.

3. Festival in Ecuador

To take place in Quito 8-18 March 2007 under the theme "Women in dance".

4. Salsa festival in China

Qualifying round in Beijing, 10-13 August 2006, including workshops and performances.

5. Call for contributions - 20th World Dance Congress

Papers, performances, exhibitions/sales, classes, lectures, video presentations to be presented at the 20th World Congress on Dance Research. Olympic stadium at the coast of Athens, Greece, 25-29 October 2006. Apply early for visa to the European Union.

Contact:
CID President's Office

International Dance Council

Dora Stratou Dance Theater, Scholiou 8, Plaka, GR-10558 Athens, Greece

Tel. (30)210.324.4395 & 210.324.6188; Fax (30)210.324.6921

president@cid-unesco.org

Dance Jobs

2006-07-25T20:18:00.000-07:00

1. Artistic director wanted, USA

Ballet company founded in 1957 and school of 100 students seek artistic director.

2. Artistic director and instructor, USA

Artistic Director for a dance repertory company, and a full-time instructor of classical ballet, jazz or modern. Salary 37,500 US dollars.

3. Ballet teacher wanted, USA

Conservatory near New York searches for a ballet teacher with considerable experience. Excellent pay plus benefits.

Contact:

CID President's Office

International Dance Council

Dora Stratou Dance Theater, Scholiou 8, Plaka, GR-10558 Athens, Greece

Tel. (30)210.324.4395 & 210.324.6188; Fax (30)210.324.6921

president@cid-unesco.org
www.cid-unesco.org

Irish Fest Cruise to Panama Canal

2006-07-08T16:04:00.000-07:00

Contact: Mary Rowley (215) 885-5350

For Immediate Release 7/6/06

CHERISH THE LADIES, TOMMY MAKEM, FRANCES BLACK

TO ENTERTAIN ON 16TH ANNUAL

IRISH FESTIVAL CRUISE TO THE PANAMA CANAL

More than A Score of Top Irish Entertainers Provide
50 Hours of Nightly Concerts and Workshops

ROSLYN, PA - More than 50 hours of traditional Irish entertainment will highlight the 16th Annual Irish Festival Cruise aboard Holland America Line's Volendam departing from Fort Lauderdale on January 22, 2007.

This 10 night cruise to five tropical ports of call -- Half Moon Cay, Aruba, Curaçao, The Panama Canal, Colón and Costa Rica -- combines the best in Irish music, dance and culture with luxurious Caribbean cruising.

Performers include Tommy Makem, Paddy Reilly, Frances Black, Michael Black, Cherish the Ladies, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain, Bogside Rogues, balladeers Tom Sweeney and Liam Tiernan. Also, Dermot Henry, Brennan and McGillian, raconteur John Gleeson, Aoife and Eoghan Scott, comedian Conal Gallen and world champion Irish dancers.

Mary Rowley, executive director of Irish Festival Cruises, says that "a highlight of all Irish Festival Cruises is the enjoyment guests derive from the informal socializing with the performers." In addition to the nightly concerts, there will be a variety of workshops on all things Irish...from learning to dance a jig or speak the Irish language to instructions on the tin whistle and bodhran.

In addition to the Irish Festival activities, guests can also enjoy all the luxury facilities, dining and amenities of the world class Volendam. The cruise ship features an array of on-board activities including casino gambling, golf at sea, swimming, bingo, scuba lessions, fashion shows and more. Many staterooms have private verandahs.

Irish Festival Cruise accommodations, for January 22nd through February 1st, start in price from $1,499.00 per person (based on double occupancy). The price includes all ship-board accommodations, meals and entertainment. The package can only be booked through Irish Festival Cruises, Ltd. at
1-800-441-HARP. The website is www.irishtours.com

Got Craic?

2006-06-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

Check out a new website called Got Craic? - www.gotcraic.com

Get unique clothing items, gifts and accessories with great Irish Sayings!

North American Feis Results

2006-06-30T20:54:00.000-07:00

North American Championship Results are available for viewing at Feisworx!

http://www.feisworx.com/results.php

Jean Butler - Irish Dance Masterclass DVD

2006-06-11T07:08:00.000-07:00

Jean Butler, the original female star of Riverdance, has made it possible for Irish dancers to join her at home or in the studio via her Irish Dance Masterclass DVD. Not just for dancers, the DVD is a fun way to keep fit, with some of the best Irish music you’ll ever hear: the music, specially commissioned from Kila and Rossa Ó Snodaigh, made it to the number-one spot on the Irish DVD charts!

Riverdance Band to play at Diversions Festival, Dublin

2006-06-11T07:06:00.000-07:00

Sunday 25th June 2pm Meeting House Square Dublin

As part of the Temple Bar Cultural Trust Diversions Festival

Featuring some of the finest internationally renowned Irish musicians, The Riverdance Band will perform a selection of traditional and contemporary pieces,including highlights from the Grammy award winning Riverdance, composed by Bill Whelan. The performance will also include dancing by some of acclaimed Irish Dancers.

Stormforce needs Irish Dancers!

2006-06-06T09:17:00.000-07:00

Irish Dancers wanted. Must be 16 years and over.

Open level standard.

Showcase in a London Venue July 6th prior to West End opening.

Rehearsals will take place in London from June 26th – 30th 5-10pm
and July3rd - 6th 10am-6pm

Please send full length photo and videos/DVD’s to

Vianney Productions Ltd
54 Eton Wick Rd
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 6JL

Please enclose an SAE if you want videos returned.

Closing date 14th June 2006

Stormforce needs Irish Dancers!

2006-06-06T08:53:00.000-07:00

Male and Female Irish Dancers Required

2006-05-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

Male and Female Irish Dancers Required

Open level dancers. Minimum age 16.

Required for a showcase on July 7th 2006 at a London venue.

Must be available for full time rehearsals from the 26th June 2006. Dancers will be paid.

When the showcase is successful, those dancers who take part in the showcase will be offered a place in the West End version of the show. Dates to be confirmed.

Please send video/DVD to

Vianney Productions Ltd,

54 Eton Wick Rd,

Windsor, Berkshire,

SL4 6JL.

Please include an addressed envelope with sufficient postage cover if you want you tapes returned.

Closing date for entries June 14th.

World Championship Results!!!

2006-04-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2006 - 9th to 16th April 2006, Belfast, Ireland

Results and updates are currently being posted on www.feisresults.com.

Michael Flatley – Enters the Music DVD charts at Number One!!!!

2006-04-14T08:30:00.000-07:00

Michael Flatley will be signing copies of his best selling autobiography "Michael Flatley: Lord of the Dance" in Cork and Dublin on the following dates:

Wednesday, 19th April 2006
1:00–2:00pm
Eason’s
111 Patrick St
Cork

Friday, 21st April, 2006
5:30–6:30
Eason’s
40 O’Connell St
Dublin

The book has entered the top 10 of The Sunday Times bestseller list and his Live DVD of his new show Celtic Tiger entered the UK and Ireland music DVD charts at number 1. Michael Flatley insisted on a book signing in Cork as he referred to his as "his hometown".

Michael Flatley is about to embark on his sold-out European tour this Tuesday, 18th April 2006 at Wembley Arena, London and will then return to the Point, Dublin, Thursday 20th April 10 years after he launched Lord of the Dance.

See Flatley on TV!

2006-04-14T08:27:00.000-07:00

Michael Flatley will be appearing on FOX April at 4:45PM EDT. The segment will be repeated twice.

Michael Flatley will be appearing on Entertainment Tonight's "The Insider" Tuesday, 11th April. Please check your local listings.

Dance of Desire - Tour Dates

2006-04-03T08:54:00.000-07:00

May 8th - October 1st 2006*

6 nights: Monday-Saturday inclusive 8.30PM

*(no performances between July 13th and August 6th)

Black Box Theatre, Galway

Dance of Desire - Auditions

2006-04-03T08:48:00.000-07:00

If you are young, talented and interested in travelling the world with the cast of Dance of Desire, please send a current CV detailing your dancing/music experience to date. Please also include a full length photograph (not in costume) and video footage (audio samples for musicans and singers). If available, please include your address and contact numbers.

Auditions - Dance of Desire
Dream Maker Entertainments
Main Street
Ballybunion, Co. Kerry
Ireland

Email: info@dreammakerirl.com
Phone: +353 (0) 68 28003
+353 (0) 86 2270498

Michael Flatley's Book Signing Tour

2006-03-30T08:39:00.000-08:00

COME AND MEET MICHAEL FLATLEY WHO WILL BE SIGNING COPIES OF HIS BOOK LORD OF THE DANCE AT THE FOLLOWING BOOKSTORES:

4th April, 1-2pm
Waterstone’s at Harrods,
3rd Floor, Harrods
887 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL

21st April, 5.30-6.30pm
Eason’s
40 O'Connell Street
Dublin 1

22nd April, 5pm - 6pm
WHSmith
36 Northumberland St
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle
NE1 7DE

25th April, 6pm - 7pm
WHSmith
Brent Cross Shopping Centre
London
NW4 3FB

27th April, 5.30-6.30pm
Waterstone’s
24-26 High Street
Birmingham

28th April, 5.30-6.30pm
Waterstone’s Manchester
91 Deansgate
Manchester M3 2BW

Lord of the Dance by Michael Flatley with Douglas Thompson published by Sidgwick & Jackson, April 7th, hardback, £17.99

For further information please contact Dusty Miller at Pan Macmillan Publishers on 020 7014 6188 or email d.miller@macmillan.co.uk

Celtic Tiger DVD to be released in the UK

2006-03-30T08:37:00.000-08:00

MICHAEL FLATLEY’S CELTIC TIGER DVD

ON SALE FROM MONDAY, 3rd APRIL 2006.

Universal Pictures are delighted to announce that Michael Flatley’s new show Celtic Tiger is to be released on DVD from Monday, 3rd April 2006. With incredibly powerful music, unbelievable costumes and breathtaking special effects, Celtic Tiger is an epic masterpiece that fuses the spirit and history of Ireland with dance and music.

"Celtic Tiger portrays the oppression of a people and the tiger symbolizes the awakening of their spirit and their struggle for freedom." Michael Flatley

Controversial and explosive, Celtic Tiger sets new standards in stage presentation and choreography. Celtic Tiger and its musical score represent quantum leaps forward in an arena scale theatrical production. Celtic Tiger heralds yet another defining moment in the career of Michael Flatley. As its creator and choreographer, the artist’s relentless drive and determination converge with his vision of Irish heritage and dance to deliver a show that roars with energy and defiance.

"The show itself is a 90 minute spectacular. It is very fast moving, powerful and hard-hitting and I think that it is something that you have never seen before." Michael Flatley

Ireland’s history provides a dramatic story board for Michael Flatley, challenging his creative ability to produce a spectacle that is at once provocative and sensitive. The story unfolds with the Celts; as darkness fills the stage, the pulsating sound of tap signals the beginning of a daring production that is masterful in terms of choreography, music, stage presentation and costume design.

Images of Irish history fill the first half of the show which ends with the portrayal of the birth of modern Ireland as a nation state and a people who are constantly emerging from the jaws of defeat. The choreography, music and stage presentation combine to create a visionary interpretation of a people’s quest for freedom and the nobility of their spirit. The second half builds on images of modern Ireland and celebrates new life in America and across the globe. The invincible spirit of the Celtic Tiger is the thread that draws the images together weaving a tapestry that is a celebration in dance drama.

Celtic Tiger is a thunderous spectacle that is set to become a global phenomenon thrilling audiences around the world, both live and on DVD. For its creator, it is a lifetime’s ambition come to pass. Accompanying this brand new live spectacular is a host of DVD extras including the stunning film "Tiger Feet" shot on location in Budapest it provides an emotional and inspiring insight into the creation of Celtic Tiger. Celtic Tiger the Live DVD is on release from Monday 3rd April 2006.

For Further info please contact: Chris Roche Publicity, 45 Seapoint Avenue, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, Ireland Geraldine Roche/Lisa McMunn – 00 353 1 6612364
E-mail: Info@chrisrochepublicity.com

Michael Flatley with Paul O'Grady

2006-03-30T08:35:00.000-08:00

Michael Flatley will be on the Paul O’Grady Show – Channel 4 – Monday, 3rd April, 2006 – 5:00 / 6:00. Be sure to tune in.

Michael Flatley on BBC Radio 4 - Midweek with Libby Purves

2006-03-30T08:33:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, 5th April – 9:00 / 9:50 – Michael will be discussing his new autobiography. International listeners can also download this from the BBC 4 Radio website.

Michael Flatley's Book Signing

2006-03-21T11:32:00.000-08:00

Exciting news for UK fans! Michael will be at Harrod's in London on April 4 for a book signing of his new autobiography, Lord of the Dance: My Story. The time will be announced as soon as it is available.

Employment opportunities in American universities

2006-03-21T11:25:00.000-08:00

Most of the opportunities below are offered to qualified applicants irrespective of nationality.

3.1. Assistant professor in dance history, tenure track.
3.2. Fellowships including tuition, remission, stipend, travel, and supply funds.
3.3. Contemporary dance teacher with experience in teaching elementary through advanced students, composition and improvisation: repertory, partnering, jazz, African, dance history.
3.4. Full-time guest artist, contemporary technique based in a cultural dance form such as jazz, tap, hip-hop, contact improvisation.
3.5. Teaching fellow, earning a MFA degree in Dance.
3.6. Assistant professor, to teach technique, dance composition, repertory and theory courses; supervise student choreography, internships and research; advise undergraduate and graduate students.
3.7. Assistant professor of Dance/Theatre to teach courses in creative dance and creative drama; seminar in teaching dance/theatre; dance theory/criticism.
3.8. Dance director and assistant director for a program of ballet, modern, jazz, tap and fundamentals.

For more information, please contact:
International Dance Council - CID
President’s Office
president@cid-unesco.org

Opening for a Senior Lecturer

2006-03-21T11:20:00.000-08:00

University in the UK has an opening for a Senior Lecturer in Dance & Performance Studies.

Salary: £38,772- £46,296 pounds per annum.

Closing date 24 March 2006.

For more information, please contact:

International Dance Council - CID
President’s Office
president@cid-unesco.org

New Book - Liffey Rivers

2006-03-17T10:33:00.000-08:00

Liffey Rivers and the Mystery of the Sparkling Solo Dress Crown

Book Description
There is more excitement at this Celtic Arch Feis in St. Louis than 13-year-old Irish dancer Liffey Rivers could have ever imagined! Liffey is determined to win a 1st place medal at this feis and earn her very own solo dress. Because Liffey is alone at most Irish dance competitions, she notices the little things that most people just walk right by. Like the suspicious looking man with the white stripe running down the back of his dark black hair (like a skunk), who is waiting for the up elevator. She has seen this man before, and he, like herself, is always alone. This time, however, she observes that he is carrying a shopping bag with a beautiful porcelain Irish dancer doll peeking out. The doll is wearing a dazzling diamond solo dress crown. But something is wrong.... Liffey follows the skunk man to get a better look at the doll, and in her pursuit for answers, she finds herself not only competing for the medal, but fighting for her own life. After a series of close calls and in a state of near collapse, Liffey finally solves the mystery of the sparkling solo dress crown.

About the Author
Brenna Briggs writes from the wild Northwest coast of Ireland where she lives with her family and bog dog, Cooga. After years of observing Irish dancers in their native feis habitats, the Liffey Rivers Brockagh Book Mysteries were written. When she is not working on the next Liffey Rivers adventure (The Mystery of the Winking Judge), Ms. Briggs explores the ancient castle ruins and fairy ringforts which surround her home.