Your first Sean-nós steps

A gentle, self-paced start in Sean-nós, the old-style solo dance of Ireland's Irish-speaking west. Seven short lessons take you from finding the beat of a reel to your first improvised phrase. No experience, special shoes or dance floor needed to begin.

Tura Arutura dancing sean-nós on the wooden floor of a traditional pub
Sean-nós
Level
Beginner
Lessons
7
Price
Free

Course outline

Before you dance

  1. 1What makes Sean-nós different5 min
  2. 2Set up to practise safely5 min

Find the pulse

  1. 3Listen before you move5 min
  2. 4Shift your weight5 min

Your first steps

  1. 5The shuffle5 min
  2. 6Put it in time5 min
  3. 7Make it your own5 min
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