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Instructional Irish Dance Videos, DVDs and Music CDs

Ceili Dancing is achieving unprecedented popularity throughout the world. Learn the step-by-step basics of Irish dancing.

VHS - $19.99
The only video ever made of this world famous Irish dancing competition, with almost 100 minutes of highlights of the 25th Anniversary, featuring traditional Irish dance music alongside modern, innovative Irish dance routines.

This unique video captures all the excitement, tension and joy of the championships, with 27 competitions including Solo Dancing, Ceili, Figure and Dance Drama featured. There are interviews with competitors and with Irish Dancing personalities from Ireland and from all over the world; it offers a real flavor of the background to the competition and shows the dedication and talent it takes to reach the World Irish Dancing Championships! Its a video you will treasure and enjoy watching many times over.

96 mins. (2007)

VHS - NTSC format only (Canada, USA).
DVD - All Region

Come to the Ceili Video

Come to the Ceili DVD Only - $19.99
Irrespective of what part of the world you come from, you will enjoy the atmosphere of this live session of true Irish traditional entertainment, on a typical evening of Ceili and Set dancing with international entertainer Matt Cunningham and his band. This is a live recording of music and dance filmed at Cois na hAbhann in Ennis, Co. Clare and at the Great Southern Hotel, Eyre Square, Galway City, Ireland. It is a video designed to entertain you, not just an attempt to teach you specific steps. It will enlighten you on how the Irish can knock sparks off the dance floor and skive off a few ounces of weight while enjoying themselves! The dances included on this DVD are The Kerry Set, The Galway Set, The Plain Set, Two Hand Dances, The Connemara Set, Old Time Waltz, The Derrada Set, The Walls of Limerick & The High Cauld Cap, and the Clare Lancers.

90 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Come to the Ceili Mor Video

Come to the Ceili Mor DVD Only - $19.99
Following the tremendous success of Matt's DVD, Come to the Ceili, this DVD had to be made. This is a live recording of Ceili music and dancing filmed at The Gathering -the traditional Irish music festival held at Irelands National Event Centre in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry. It is a video designed to entertain you, not just an attempt to teach you specific steps (but it does that too with instructions included!). It will enlighten you on how the Irish can knock sparks off the dance floor and skive off a few ounces of weight while enjoying themselves! You can also hear the best of Irish Traditional music from the maestro Matt Cunningham. The Gathering is a yearly event in Killarney when the best of Irish Traditional Musicians get together to play great music and have some fun. Music by Matt Cunningham and his Band. Featuring:The Corofin Plain Set; The Ballyvourney Jig Set; The Kilfenora Plain Set; The Sliabh Luachra Set; The Newport Set; The Caledonian; Set Dancing Exhibition; Slow Air; Old Time Waltz; Sean Nos Dancing; and the introduction of the Band "Maggie in the Woods". This DVD is a must for all Set Dancers. Over one and a half hours of the best in traditional Irish music and dancing.

90 mins. (2007)
DVD - All Region

Irish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 1 Video

Irish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 1 DVD Only - $19.99
Shot at Cloonacauneen Castle, all Ceili sets are danced in their entirety. The instructor explains intricate movements in an easy to understand detailed fashion within each figure, including an explanation of the most commonly used terminology in set dancing.

The dance instruction is provided by some of the world's best known and most popular Irish set dancing instructors. Instructors and dancers include Pat Murphy, Betty Mc Coy, Padraig & Roisin McEneaney, Tony Ryan, Aidan Vaughan, John Henchy, Eileen O'Doherty, Terry Moylan, Johnny Morrissey and many more.

Irish Set and Ceili dance tradition has its own history, and ever since the first ceilis were held in the 1890’s, the ceili phenomenon has spread from Ireland to the four corners of the world. The tutors featured on this DVD have ensured through their teaching that the unique characteristics of these dances remain intact and that the dances are preserved in the best way possible. Unless these dances are learned and danced properly, over time they will become dramatically different.

Sets include: The Claddagh Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs. Instruction by Pat Murphy.

The Sliabh Luachra Set: 1st Figure, Polkas 2nd Figure, Polkas 3rd Figure, Slides 4th Figure, Polkas 5th Figure, Slides 6th Figure, Hornpipes. Instruction by Aidan Vaughan.

The Clare Orange and Green: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Jigs (Single) 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Polkas 5th Figure, Jigs (Double) 6th Figure, Reels. Instruction by Pádraig McEneany.

90 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

Irish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 2 Video

Irish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 2 DVD Only - $19.99
Shot at Cloonacauneen Castle, all Ceili sets are danced in their entirety. The instructor explains intricate movements in an easy to understand detailed fashion within each figure, including an explanation of the most commonly used terminology in set dancing.

Sets include: The Ballycroy Set: 1st Figure, Jigs 2nd Figure, Polkas 3rd Figure, Reels. Instruction by Pat Murphy.

The Caledonian Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs 5th Figure, Reels 6th Figure, Hornpipes. Instruction by John Henchy.

The Fermanagh Quadrilles: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Jigs 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs 5th Figure, Jigs. Instruction by Pádraig McEneany.

The Aran Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Polkas. Instruction by Aidan Vaughan.

90 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

Irish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 3 Video

Irish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 3 DVD Only - $19.99
Shot at Cloonacauneen Castle, all Ceili sets are danced in their entirety. The instructor explains intricate movements in an easy to understand detailed fashion within each figure, including an explanation of the most commonly used terminology in set dancing.

Sets include: The Galway Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs 5th Figure, Reels. The Williamstown Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs 5th Figure, Polkas. The Monaghan Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Jigs 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Polkas 5th Figure, Hornpipes. The Clare Lancers: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Reels 5th Figure, Reels.

90 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

Jean Butler's Irish Dance Masterclass Video

Jean Butler's Irish Dance Masterclass DVD Only - $19.99
Jean Butler knows Irish dance. As the original star of Riverdance, she took Irish dancing to a new level showing just how exciting it can be. Suitable for those just beginning to explore Irish dance to the more accomplished dancer, Jean Butler’s Irish Dance is a series of techniques and exercises created by Jean herself.

Now you can dance with Jean at home or in the classroom as she shares the methods she developed over the years and honed through endless hours of practice. Using the special menu features you can even create and program your own personal routines.

Unique to the DVD is a stunning new dance performance, entitled Blue by Jean Butler, an explosive group jam session to the music of U2, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Jean’s Workshops.

Jean takes a holistic view of dancing and stresses the importance of looking after body and mind. Dance with Jean and enjoy becoming the best dancer you can be. Featuring music by Kila and specially commissioned music by Rossa Ó Snodaigh. Not just for dancers, this DVD is a fun way to keep fit with Jean.

100 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

Riverdance: The Best of Riverdance Video

Riverdance: The Best of Riverdance DVD Only - $24.99
Includes 18 of the all-time best performances of Riverdance from its extraordinary beginnings at the Point Theatre, Dublin, with original stars Michael Flatley and Jean Butler, through its phenomenal success in Radio City Music Hall, New York to its latest live recording in Geneva.

Riverdance boasts an international cast featuring the remarkable Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe, the cream of Irish musicians in the Riverdance Band and a spectacular array of talent from Spain, Russia and America, performing to the magic of Bill Whelan’s music. More electrifying than ever, this DVD is a treasure for Riverdance fans worldwide!

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: RIVERDANCE– The Ten Years. An all New 65 Minute Documentary, celebrating the Riverdance phenomenon over the first 10 years. Featuring all the passion, power and intrigue of the show backstage. Introduced by Gabriel Byrne. RIVERDANCE – Behind the Scenes: Never seen before footage of the Riverdance backstage crew in action. RIVERDANCE- Performance at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony.

113 mins. (2005)
DVD - All Region

Irish Dancing Step by Step Video Vol. 2

Irish Dancing Step by Step Video 2 VHS Only - $19.99
This instructional guide of Irish dancing in the hard shoes or hornpipes is a must for new teachers and potential dancers of all ages. Olive Hurley, Champion Irish dancer, teacher and adjudicator takes you through 5 Irish dances step by step. Learn to treble or "batter" from walking positions to dance movements so quickly and easily, you will be amazed! The Treble Reel is a must for all dancers! It's a show dance and fun to do. The Treble Jig, Hornpipe and the Traditional Set Dances, St. Patrick's Day and the Blackbird are so easy to master. On this video with Olive are 6 World Irish Dancing Champions, who perform the finished dances for you, both in the class and at show level, in their costumes.