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Quotes & ReviewsRonan Regan & Maldon Meehan "[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." “If you get a chance to attend a workshop with them definitely don't pass it up.” Dance Sean-nos DVD with Ronan Regan & Maldon Meehan “If you’ve ever been struck by the desire to get up and dance a few steps at the pub, this DVD is for you. Dance Sean-Nós caters to the widest possible audience -- from absolute beginners to advanced sean-nós dancers. The DVD is a blessing for dancers living outside of Galway -- or outside of Ireland altogether.” “The teaching style is relaxed and effective.” "...tú mí-shásta!!!" "DANCE SEAN-NÓS is the first instructional DVD for this old-style form of Irish dancing" "it's a good time" Ronan Regan "...fans find it impossible to stay in their seats once he picks up his fiddle and starts playing." “Learn the art of Sean Nós Dance with one of the best teachers in the country.” "I can highly recommend [Ronan] as a teacher and exponent of this dance tradition." Maldon Meehan "Let me just say that as a musician, playing for Maldon is like being a platelet coursing through the heart of traditional Irish music and dance; the rhythm of the sean-nós steps in concert with the music is as it was meant to be and when in flight, all is right in the world."
"Maldon’s education and background in ethnic dance make her an ideal instructor and performer. She not only knows the physical dance inside and out, but knows and has a love for the dance history, which she happily communicates to her students." “Maldon is fantastically knowledgeable about Irish dancing and she is a skillful dancer; these assets along with her teaching ability combine to enable her to provide a top notch learning experience for her students.” “Maldon is a visionary and is unafraid to challenge herself. Pushing the limits of Sean-nós dance while still preserving its traditional core…” “I genuinely believe that [Maldon] is a gifted scholar and dancer, and the amount of knowledge of sean-nós dance that she has already accumulated in her body is extraordinary.” “In regards to her dancing, Maldon’s dedication, talent, enthusiasm, and overall love and appreciation for her art is truly outstanding. Her commitment springs from within and she has a persistent and tireless love for traditional dance that is extraordinary. It is wonderfully delightful and inspiring to see her perform.” “I have always found Maldon to be a fresh, vibrant and honest collaborator. She has worked with some of the biggest talents in the industry and (luckily for me) some of the smallest. I never got a sense from her that she ever delivered anything other than her very best at whatever it was she happened to be doing. I’ve watched her deal with a wide variety of people ranging from age 80 to 4. Everyone always got the same genuine and helpful attention from her.” “…Maldon offers a variety of workshops; this makes it extra interesting each time she returns as the Vancouver dancers have a wide range of dancing focuses to choose from.” “Words to describe Maldon are dedicated, passionate, focused, skilled, and committed. These attributes support her desire to learn as much as she can about traditional dance forms from around the world with an emphasis on the sean-nós style and put these into practice.” “I found Maldon, as a teacher, to be patient, thorough, and above all, concerned with the authenticity of technique and the sharing of knowledge with her students. She has always infused her lessons with information about the Irish culture and history of the dance and music.” Nua-Nos "What made this show extra special were the inclusion of Nua-Nós, four dancers who met at the University of Limerick and collaborated in this performance to underscore the importance of dance among the Celtic people in both the old and new fashion". |
