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Class Release Form (Adult): PDF Download Membership Form: PDF Download Mostly Monthly Ceili Series MOSTLY MONTHLY CEILI - Fenian's Pub - Jackson, MS What is this céilí thing, anyway? Céilí (pronounced "KAY-lee") means "gathering", especially with music and dancing - but our definition is that it's good old-fashioned fun. We host a céilí about once a month at Fenian's Irish Pub (corner of Fortification & Jefferson Streets in Jackson) - usually the third Sunday, but check the calendar for specifics. Some months are crowded, raucous affairs, while others are quiet opportunities to learn some dancing in a relaxed setting. Sometimes our friendly local musicians join in to play live music or sing a song or three, and other times we get along with some CDs. Either way, we've never known a céilí not to be a great time! SOLO DANCE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH CATHERINE SHERER BISHOP, TCRG Catherine offers weekly classes in light and heavy-shoe solo dancing, based on interest and experience. Beginners must start with light dancing. Your registration fee for these classes is a JID membership (an annual payment of $15 for individuals and $25 for families; family membership required for students under 18). Thereafter, classes are just $10 per person per class. Friday afternoon solo classes are held at the Madison County Cultural Center at 210 Main Street, Madison, MS, and run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Classes are in the second-floor dance studio. For information on these classes, please call Catherine at 601-720-5034.
CÉILÍ AND SET DANCING CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS Not sure solo dancing (à la Lord of the Dance) is quite your thing? Fear not: JID also offers classes and workshops for adults and teens in set and céilí dancing. If you're new to this Irish dancing thing, these "set dances" are traditional dances, usually for "sets" of eight dancers, and often from a particular geographic area in Ireland. They're descendants of 18th- and 19th-century French and English courtly dances, and sort of cousins of American contra, square and round dancing. Céilí dances also have standard choreography, and many are recognized for competition dancing. They may be "long" or progressive dances, or figure dances, and they're generally danced with more of a "lift" (footwork coming off the ground) and a more formal posture. A note about shoes and such: If you're new to this, don't rush out and buy special shoes. Just come give it a try, hopefully wearing a smooth-soled shoe with some support for your feet and ankles. Aerobics shoes or dance sneakers are good choices; ballet shoes, jazz shoes, or even a clean pair of sneakers are OK too. For any studio class, please don't wear your dance shoes on the street - grit or pebbles in your shoe treads can scratch the dance floor surface, so keep a clean pair to use only in the studio. Once you're comfortable dancing we'll be glad to recommend some sources for Irish dancing shoes for solo, céilí and set dancing. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring some water to drink. The inevitable disclaimer: Yes, there are some lawyers in our group, so we feel we need to warn you: Irish dancing is aerobic. As with any new fitness activity, you are encouraged to check with your doctor before beginning if you have any special health concerns. We will request that you complete a release form before beginning classes. |
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