Introduction Series

Back in March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic expanded here in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, we made a quick decision to cancel Sean-nós Northwest, our annual gathering celebrating sean-nós singing, sean-nós dancing, traditional music, and the Irish language. When the canceled weekend approached in April, I decided to make a quick series of instructional videos in my kitchen. This short introduction to sean-nós dancing is perfect for absolute beginners and features basic movements and rhythms. If you’ve never danced before or you’re new to sean-nós dancing, this is a great place to start working on basic skills that will allow you to learn new steps more easily at festivals, workshops, or classes.