An Introduction to Irish Music and Dance

Enjoy a look into the lively world of Irish music and dance. Fiddler Cayley Schmid will acquaint you with some of the types of tunes that are played and danced to in Irish music. Irish dancer and teacher Norah McLaughlin will then provide an introductory workshop exploring the basic movements and steps used in traditional Irish dance. Percussionist David Pender Lofgren will also offer a chance to try your hand at the traditional Irish drum, the bodhran. Bring a hand-held frame drum if you have one, but several bodhrans will be available. Ways to pursue further instruction will be provided.