"[Ronan & Maldon's] masterful and playful interpretation of this dance form situates them prominently amongst the greatest figures of the music and dance traditions of Ireland today." - Brían Ó hAirt
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Sean-nós Dance
American audience may be familiar with Tap and clogging. Sean-nós dance is similar to these American forms of dance. It is the oldest form of Irish dance and most likely the form that the American traditions draw their roots. Sean-nós, literally meaning old style, is a highly improvisational, low to the ground, rhythmic dance form in which the dancer is free to interpret the music. The dancer is the visual/ percussive expression of the musical tradition and musician and dancer are in conversation. Using hips and arms, the dancer beats rhythmic steps that are closely linked to the music and musician. Traditionally, a dancer danced solo on the hardwood of a half door or the round top of a barrel, as a result the steps are confined to a small space. The Ronan and Maldon joined forces in 2004 and began touring and performing through Ireland and America. Workshop Offerings Maldon and Ronan offer the folloging workshops to communities. To have one of these workshop in your area please contact us. Irish Sean-nós Dance
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Dance partners Ronan Regan and Maldon Meehan teach and perform Sean-nós dance along with Irish set dance, céilí dance and Cape Breton step dance. They offer performances, lectures, workshops, residencies and calling for traditional dances.