Sean nós dance
Sean-nós dance ( Irish damhsa ar an sean-nós , here: sean-nós "old style", pronunciation: [ ˈʃan.noːs ], English sean-nós dance ) is traditional Irish solo dance of the old style. It is the original dance form of modern Irish tap dance, which became generally known through shows such as Lord of the Dance , and besides the dance also contains the sean nós chant . Both activities are now practiced particularly in the Gaeltacht in the west of Ireland. Although transitional forms exist due to the liveliness of the Sean-nós dance, one can roughly divide into a dance style from Connemara or Munster .
Irish traditional dance
The most popular form of Irish dance is the competitive Irish tap dance . Other popular forms of Irish dance are ceili dancing, and especially the set dance .
Sean nós dance
Sean nós dance is characterized by its foot movements close to the ground, the free mobility of the arms and the rhythmic battering of the feet, which is adapted to the music . Usually only one person dances to a melody or several dancers take turns during a piece of music. Even if several dancers are dancing at the same time, there is no physical contact between them. Due to the free form of the dance, there is no need for a rehearsed choreography , and spontaneous dance steps are considered normal. Only in competitions or dance workshops do several dancers dance simultaneously according to a previously rehearsed choreography.
literature
- Helen Brennan: The Story of Irish Dance. Mount Eagle Publications Ltd., 1999, ISBN 0-86322-244-7 .
- Michael Tubridy: A Selection of Irish Traditional Step Dances. Brooks Academy, 1998, ISBN 0-95336-370-8 .