Podcasts about Irish dance

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!U.S. Irish Dancers From All Over The World Competed in the World Irish Dance Championships in Dublin, Ireland. The owner, Molly Francis Lutwin, as well as dance competitor Francesca Santoro from the Francis Academy of Irish Dance (in NY) joined to discuss.Largest Pizza Festival in New England Returns to Boston's City Hall Plaza on Saturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd.  Giancarlo Natale, Co-Director of the Boston Pizza Festival checked in!Haymakers Charity Event for Cancer at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Boxer Ben Heller is fighting for his wife who was diagnosed with breast cancer.Massachusetts Faces Math Crisis, Students Falling Behind at Alarming Rates… Genesis Carela – Senior Policy Analyst at EdTrust joined Dan to discuss!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Amy Mae Dolan is a World Champion Irish dancer. At just 19 years old, she became the youngest-ever Principal Dancer in the world-renowned, Grammy Award winning production, Riverdance. Amy Mae's incredible artistry, unwavering determination, and tireless work ethic set her apart as a world-class performer, and also make her an inspiring leader both on and off the stage.

On this episode of Freedom Talks, host Joe Ogden sits down with Dr. Rachel Beilfus from Brookfield to explore the fascinating connection between Irish Dance and physical therapy. This intricate sport requires high-level motor control, making it a perfect area of focus for Doctors of Physical Therapy—the movement experts of medicine. This is a unique topic we haven't covered before, so you won't want to miss it! Tune in for an insightful discussion on movement, performance, and rehabilitation in the world of Irish Dance. #FreedomTalks #IrishDance #PhysicalTherapy #MovementMatters

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey with special guests Mark Howard and Chelsea Hoy of Trinity Irish Dance Company.In this episode of Dance Talk, host Joanne Carey chats with Mark Howard and Chelsea Hoy from the Trinity Irish Dance Company discussing their personal journeys into Irish dance, the company, and the cultural significance of Irish dance. The conversation highlights the innovative choreography that sets Trinity apart, the importance of imagination in the creative process, and the upcoming 35th anniversary season. The episode emphasizes the power of dance to connect with audiences and the mission of inclusivity and kindness within the art form.TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY (TIDC) was founded in 1990 to celebrate the pioneering work of its Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard. This uniquely Irish-American company “ushered in a new era for Irish step dance” (Chicago Tribune), opening new avenues of artistic freedom that led directly to commercial productions such as “Riverdance.”Considered an American treasure TIDC has performed sold-out tours in Europe, Asia, and North America, appearing in distinguished venues, such as New York's The Joyce Theater, Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center, Princeton's McCarter Theater, Ottawa's National Arts Center of Canada, Tokyo's Orchard Hall, and Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, among many others. The Company has entertained dignitaries as varied as Monaco's royal family, Irish and American presidents, Japanese royalty, and Indian meditation masters. TIDC offers both a highly skilled presentation of traditional Irish step dance and a brilliantly engaging interpretation of contemporary world vision.Mark Howard: Founding Artistic Director / Choreographer and Emmy Award-winning choreographer was born in Yorkshire, England, and raised in Chicago. He began dancing at 8 at the Dennehy School of Irish Dance and began teaching at 17. By 20 he had launched the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance, subsequently leading them to unprecedented World Championship team titles for the United States—the first when he was only 25. He redefined what was possible for American teams becoming the first to win gold in all categories.His pioneering work led to his unique transition from the competitive stage to the performing arts stage to coach then artistic director. Howard himself was a regular guest on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. He has been named three times as one of Irish American Magazine's “Top 100 Irish-Americans,” and he was honored by iBAM! in 2011 and in 2015 by Chicago's Lawyers For the Creative Arts for his outstanding contribution to the performing arts.Chelsea Hoy: Associate Artistic Director / Choreographer / Dancer. Born in Denver, Hoy's choreographic influence has significantly shaped TIDC's newest works. Hoy recently co-choreographed Taking the Mick alongside Howard, a versatile work following their first collaboration An Sorcas (The Circus), which previewed in Japan and had its world premiere at Chicago's historic Auditorium Theatre in 2019.Chelsea grew up dancing competitively for the Wick School of Irish Dance in Denver, Colorado. She joined TIDC in 2014 after she began her studies at Loyola University Chicago. She graduated in 2017 with Bachelors' degrees in Psychology and Photography. In addition to helping guide the company's future, she is a professional photographer, dance instructor, and visual artist. Hoy's love of empowering children through the arts continues to shape TIDC's outreach programming. Information for TIDC and to see their upcoming performances visithttps://trinityirishdancecompany.com/“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/... ⁠Follow Joanne on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave a review! “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey"Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

In this episode of Meg Talks, Megan Kerrigan discusses the topic of periods, sharing her personal experiences and insights on how the menstrual cycle impacts training and performance for dancers. She emphasises the importance of understanding one's body and using the menstrual cycle to one's advantage in training, while also addressing common questions and providing practical advice for managing periods during dance and competitions. Chapters: 00:00 - Understanding Periods: A Personal Journey 06:42 - The Menstrual Cycle and Training Impact 12:39 - Navigating the Luteal Phase 18:07 - Common Questions and Practical Advice MWM Calm The Nerves Meditation: Grab Now The Free Parents Facebook Page - Reel Talk MWM Gold Club: Join Now

In this episode, Megan Kerrigan shares her personal journey and experiences leading up to her first World Championships in Irish Dance. She discusses the emotions and pressures dancers face, the importance of goal setting, and how to manage expectations. Megan emphasises the significance of enjoying the moment and offers practical tips for first-time competitors. She also introduces the World Sprint Package designed to help dancers prepare effectively for the upcoming championships. Talking Points: 00:00 - Introduction to the World Championships 02:56 - Megan's First World Experience 06:13 - The Importance of Goal Setting 08:56 - Managing Expectations and Pressure 12:13 - Memorable Moments and Lessons Learned 15:00 - Final Tips for First-Time Competitors 17:47 - World Sprint Package Overview World Sprint - £147 - bonuses are worth almost £300 themselves Gold Club 12 weeks Downloadable World Championship Countdown Wall Calendar WhatsApp Dance Assessment by Meg to assist your use of the Gold Club Classes World Championship Specific Goal Setting LIVE with Annabelle (Thursday 13th, 6pm) World Championship Specific Make Up Class with Rachael on ZOOM (Wed 5th March, 7pm) Plan your competition day with Meg LIVE on ZOOM (Wed 2nd April, 6pm) Feis Feedback Form with video talk through (loom link) This is for you if: - You want to be clear on WHAT, WHY and HOW to improve the weaker areas of your dancing in time for Worlds 2025 - You want to feel prepared for Worlds 2025 - You want to set BIG goals and reach these BIG goals at Worlds 2025 - You want to have a clear structured plan to follow in the run up to Worlds 2025 - You want to walk on stage at Worlds 2025 feeling confident and ready If any of these sound like you, then what are you waiting for!!! Gold Club: Freebie BTS of Becoming a World Champion Masterclass: Here World Sprint: Get Now MWM Calm The Nerves Meditation: Grab Now MWM App with FREE Move Like A Champion Mini-Course: Grab Now The Free Parents Facebook Page - Reel Talk

In this episode, I'm joined by guest Chloey Turner. We have a fantastic conversation discussing her journey in the Irish Dance world from anxious little girl to principal dancer in Riverdance. We dig into what inspired her to pursue a career in dancer health and wellness after retiring from professional dance, and what fuels her lifelong love of learning. We also discuss her experience in the Flexibility Foundations program, and how recognizing the nervous system's role in mobility has changed her perspective and teaching when it comes to flexibility and mobility with dancers.About Chloey Turner:Chloey is a former principal lead dancer in Riverdance, touring the world for 12 years before transitioning into a career dedicated to fitness, wellness, and mental health advocacy. Originally from England and now based in the U.S., she co-founded the weighted activewear brand KiloGear CUT and is a certified personal trainer with over 500 hours of yoga and mindfulness education, along with two decades of experience in the fitness and wellness industry.Fueled by her passion for dancer well-being, Chloey founded The From Head to Toe Academy, the first holistic wellness platform specifically designed for the Irish dance community. Through this initiative, she collaborates with experts in mobility, strength training, nutrition, and performance psychology to support dancers both on and off the stage.Most recently, she launched Elevate Irish Dance Strength & Conditioning, a live training program crafted to help dancers build strength, power, and resilience for long-term success.Beyond her contributions to dance and fitness, Chloey is a dedicated advocate for mental health and well-being, delivering impactful workshops and talks worldwide.Her philosophy is simple yet profound: "Take care of the human being, and the dancer will thrive."Connect with Chloey:On Instagram: @Chloeyturner_wellnessHer website: Chloey Turner WellnessFrom Head to Toe Academy Website: From Head to Tow Academy* Registration for Round 3 of Flexibility Foundations is NOW OPEN until February 13th at 11:59pm PT. All the details, including registration, available here.Learn more about Erika Mayall:Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.comSign up for my newsletter: Click hereSend me an email: hello@allegroperformance.com

In this episode of Dance Business Lab, Deborah chats with the amazing Megan Kerrigan, a three-time World Champion Irish dancer and former performer with Lord of the Dance. Megan shares her journey from the competitive Irish dance world to touring globally, and how she's built a successful business helping dancers improve their technique, mindset, and confidence. Megan talks about finding her niche, transitioning from performing to coaching, and what it was like starting her business during lockdown. She also opens up about the challenges of balancing work and life, and how the lessons she learned as a dancer helped her create a thriving global coaching business. Whether you're running a dance school, looking to try something new, or just need a bit of inspiration, this episode is packed with tips and insights to help you think outside the box and go for your big ideas. Learn more about Megan's work at https://www.movewithmeg.co.uk/about To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.  Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL This episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/ This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join us in speaking with Mary Slowey, former Irish Dancer and current Irish Dance photographer, about the grief dancers experience as they retirement from Irish Dance. The conversation navigates the complex landscape of identity loss and the mental health implications often unaddressed in such major life changes. We also discuss ways in which dancers can capture moments of their Irish Dance journey through photography, and how visual representations of our Irish Dance journey can help us in coping with the grief of transition. You can find Mary on Instagram @sloweyphotography, online at http://www.sloweysnaps.com/irishdance/ or through email at SloweyPhotography@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Irish Dancers have strong opinions on their shoes. But our socks are an equally important, but under discussed, aspect of our footwear! In this episode, we talk about the history of socks in Irish Dance, how we got to the beloved Poodle Sock, and review Irish Dance specific socks.Links to our favorite socks:Apolla Performace Socks: Amazing compression, support, and energy distribution! We tried the Performance Shock, the Joule, and the Infinite. Find them at www.apollaperformance.com and @apollaperformaceAhearne Shamrock Grips: We love the amazing support provided by the cutest shamrock grips on the bottom. They keep your feet from sliding around in your shoes; or allow you to dance shoesless without slipping. Find them at shamrockgrips.com and @ahearneshamrockgripsTurnout Socks: The perfect tool for providing visual cues on turnout! Comfortable, adorable, and helpful? Yes please! And they can be customized to include your school logo! Find them at www.turnoutsocks.com and @turnoursocks.Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Summary Kerrie Lee Brown's journey from journalist to self-care advocate is anything but typical. Starting in the world of bodybuilding magazines, she dove into other people's stories, interviewing celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Imagine interviewing celebrities like that and thriving in a high-stakes media career—only to have it all interrupted by a life-threatening heart attack at age 39. Kerrie Lee Brown thought she could handle it all, but when she ignored warning signs, her body finally forced her to listen. Now, she's here to reveal the hidden dangers of stress, the surprising ways heart attacks present in women, and the power of storytelling to heal. Will her story make you rethink your own pace? Listen to find out if you might be missing the critical signs she once overlooked. Key Takeaways Life in the spotlight doesn't guarantee well-being; it can mask serious health concerns. Kerrie's heart attack at 39 served as a profound wake-up call to reevaluate personal health and stress management. Women often experience atypical heart attack symptoms, which can lead to delayed diagnosis. Stress can be a silent killer, especially when internalized, as Kerrie experienced. Storytelling became Kerrie's pathway to healing and helping others through her platform, Red Lily Life. Self-care and recognizing personal health signals are essential; Kerrie now uses her platform to encourage this for others. 00:00:27 - Introduction & Teaser for Kerrie Lee Brown's Story  02:28:00 - Kerrie's Upbringing and Early Influences  05:14:00 - Discovering Journalism and Early Career Path  07:43:00 - The Influence of Irish Dance and Performance  11:38:00 - From Covering Others' Stories to Discovering Her Own  12:00:00 - The Heart Attack & A New Perspective on Life  15:02:00 - Redefining Self-Care and Recognizing Health Signs  20:51:00 - Creating Red Lily Life & the Power of Storytelling  24:04:00 - Strategies for Managing Stress & Achieving Work-Life Balance  29:35:00 - How to Join Red Lily Life & Final Reflections 

Pippa speaks to Kelsey Bester and her students Sophie Wilse-Samson and Charlotte Cooper from the Ramsay School of Irish Dance in Cape Town. They're raising funds to get to the World Championships in Dublin. Link to their Back-a-Buddy Campagne: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/irish-dancing-world-championships-2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Ellen Waller from Target Training Dance. Ellen and I first met at an IADMS conference in 2019 and immediately hit it off. We have a similar interest and fascination with how the body works, and have applied this curiosity to careers in dance science. In this episode we discuss Ellen's journey in Irish Dance, how Target Training came to be and how strength and conditioning benefits Irish Dancers. We also dive into flexibility training, and how the Flexibility Foundations program has helped Ellen re-vamp her flexibility training program to get even better results for her Irish Dancers. Ellen WallerEllen is a long time competitive and professional Irish dancer and instructor and has dedicated her life to Irish dance.  Her talent as a dancer has lead her to perform for thousands across the world and her passion as an Irish dance instructor has influenced innumerable young dancers.As a young dancer, Ellen recognized the unique physical and mental challenges encountered by elite dancers and athletes.  Determined to learn more about supporting young dancers and athletes, she returned to school to complete her Masters of Science in Exercise Science. Coupling her in-depth experience as an Irish dancer/instructor with her expansive knowledge of kinesiology, Ellen developed the innovative Target Training program; a series of courses and training methods that condition the specific muscles Irish dancers need to:optimize performanceimprove techniquereduce the risk of injuriesovercome physical and mental challengesperform and compete at an elite levelYou can connect with Ellen:On Instagram @targettrainingdanceOn her website targettrainingdance.comLearn more about Erika Mayall:Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.comSign up for my newsletter: Click hereSend me an email: hello@allegroperformance.com

Over the past decade adult Irish dancers have had a growing presence, and have gained more attention and recognition. In part 2 of this two-part interview, we rejoin dancers Dominika (Domi) Cedro-Culver, Holly Olitan, and Lyla Medeiros - three adult dancers with diverse dance background and experiences - to discuss the joys and challenges of being an adult Irish Dancer. The discussion covers their mindset as adult dancers, the healing that has come from dance, and the joys of being an Irish Dancers.Be sure to listen to Part 1 of this episode!Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Over the past decade, adult Irish dancers have had a growing presence, and have gained more attention and recognition. In part one of this two-part interview, we meet with dancers Dominika (Domi) Cedro-Culver, Holly Olitan, and Lyla Medeiros - three adult dancers with diverse dance background and experiences - to discuss the joys and challenges of being an adult Irish Dancer. The discussion covers their dance journeys, the challenges of competing as adults, and the social dynamics of being an adult in classes and feisanna. Be sure to join us next week for part 2!Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

We just experienced North American Irish Dance Nationals for the first time! Join us for a recap of our preparation, our mindset day-of, our thoughts on the venue and the vendors, our takeaways, and our highlights. Thanks to the NAIDC 2024 Committee; our teachers at Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance - Lauren Carroll-Bolger, TCRG, Anna Grussling, and Katie Resch; our mindset coach Scott Doherty; the entire team at Target Training; our supportive family; and our Irish Dance community for a great experience! Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Thank you to Jan, Sarah, and Porter of Beyond Irish Dance podcast for having me as a guest on their show. Check them out at @BeyondIrishDancePod on Instagram and listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. In this episode we're talking all about transfers - how to transfer, what the transfer process looks like, and how to do so in a respectful way. I hope this resource helps both parents, dancers, and teachers navigate a difficult decision in one's dance career. See you in Dallas for NAIDC! Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others. TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @courtneyjay_tcrg FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

In this collaborative episode, we partner with TCRG to CEO Radio podcast host Courtney Jay, TCRG to discusses things to look for when dancers and families are considering a transfer to a different Irish Dance school - including conversations to have prior to making a change; the importance of knowing your learning style and goals; red flags; timing "The Ban"; and navigating the transfer process. Courtney emphasizes the importance of communication and professionalism throughout the process, and offers advice on integrating into a new dance community. Courtney Jay TCRG is the host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers. She is also the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA. You can find Courtney Jay at http://www.courtneyjaytcrg.com, on Instagram @courtneyjay_tcrg. Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Róisín Cahalan a Physiotherapist, Associate Professor at the University of Limerick, ADCRG, former Riverdance dancer, and editor and co-author of The Complete Irish Dancer: Optimization of Health and Performance in Irish Dance. Dr. Cahalan is revolutionizing the field of Irish dance and advancing our understanding of dancer health through her extensive research and her holistic, collaborative approach to dancers' well-being. In this episode, we discuss her research and the areas in which Irish Dance methodology can improve in order to optimize a dancers health. We also discuss the new postgraduate certificate program at the University of Limerick - The Optimization of Health for Performance in Irish Dancers, for which Dr. Cahalan is the Course Director. This online program covers a wide range of topics, including injury prevention, strength and conditioning, nutrition, psychology, and more. It is open to dancers, teachers, healthcare professionals, and parents, emphasizing a collaborative approach to caring for Irish dancers. Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

In this fascinating episode Zack Warsaw, who dances and is certified to teach both Irish and Highland Dance and adjudicates Irish Dance as a ADCRG, meets with us to talk about the similarities and differences between Irish Dance and Highland Dance - in movements, music, complexity, and visibility. We talk about how we can foster a deeper sense of Celtic community and grown both dance disciplines through greater collaboration. This episode is being released shortly before our own Celtic Crossroads performance on June 1, 2024 - a collaborate performance between the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance, the Missoula Highland Dancers, and the Celtic Dragon Pipe Band. Zack is a TCRG, ADCRG and a Highland and National Member of the BATD. He is also an Executive Board Member for the Collegiate Irish Dance Association. Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Are you new to Irish Dance and feeling lost when you hear unfamiliar words and phrases? This podcast episode is for you! Join us as we break down the meaning behind common Irish Dance terms that may seem confusing to outsiders or those new to Irish Dance. We give meaning and context to Irish Dance lingo. Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Coming back from an injury is demanding - physically and mentally. In this episode with physical therapist Dr. Teresa Drew, we discuss the unique physical demands of Irish Dance and how an Irish Dance trained physical therapist can help safely navigate the return to dance process. Dr. Drew provides wise insight on when to seek professional advice and how to rebuild confidence and trust in your body after an injury. She emphasizes the importance of mental and physical training during rehab and shares funny and memorable moments from her own dancing career. You can find Dr. Drew on Instagram @the.dancing.doc or schedule a free Zoom consultation with her at on Calendly. Follow us on Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Audiences can be strongly divided when it comes to musicals, and the same goes for superhero flicks. Are these “theme park movies” the “death of cinema” or are they just a product of the times? In this roundtable with special guest Steven Butler, we cover many facets of movie musicals, superhero franchise films, and how they reflect the circumstances in which they are made and viewed. Also: what is on the horizon of big screen spectacles and what factors are determining our course forward?Check out our Frameform Patreon page to access resources we have released and have coming up this summer.Announcement:Available On Demand @ Dancinema Online March 1st to 31st: STEPS OF FREEDOM: The Story of Irish Dance. This doc reveals how Irish dance was shaped over centuries through interactions with many cultures as it evolved from a simple folk dance to become a global phenomenon loved by millions around the world. Enjoy Steps of Freedom during a movie night at home with Dancinema Online ( www.dancinema.co )   and bonus playlist: “Percussive & Folk Dances of the World” shorts

In this podcast episode, TCRG Lauren Carroll-Bolger, CEO and head of the Caroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance, provides valuable insights for dancers and parents in the Irish dance world. She emphasizes the importance of enjoying the dance experience and finding passion in the art form. Lauren encourages dancers to have an open mind when learning new steps and to focus on their technique from the beginning. She suggests finding what works best for individual learning and encouraging dancers to practice with intention. Additionally, she advises dancers and parents to set goals and gauge success based on personal growth rather than placement. Lauren reminds dancers to trust their teachers and communicate openly about their goals and concerns. She makes recommendations for dancers, and parents, during performances. Finally, she shares some memorable moments from her own dance career, highlighting the importance of perseverance and learning from mistakes. Find Carroll-Henders School of Irish Dance at https://www.chirishdance.com or on Instagram at c_h_irishdance. You can hear more from Lauren about the growth of her business on the TCRG to CEO Radio podcast. Follow us on Instagram at BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Sean Downes, principal dancer with Rhythm of the Dance, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the program of Irish Dance as part of the ensemble's 25th Anniversary Tour, to be presented on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. www.CACLive.com/

Sarah and Porter, along with their mom as the host, introduce themselves in the first episode of 'Beyond Irish Dance'. Sarah talks about her journey from a beginner dancer at a recreational school to competing in prelims, overcoming recent injuries, and discovering her passion for the medical field. Porter shares his enthusiasm for competition, his experience in bagpiping and cross country, and his interest in the technological aspect of the podcast. Together, they offer a unique perspective on the world of Irish dance and the challenges they face as dancers with various extracurricular activities. The episode sets the stage for upcoming interviews, discussions, and insights for both beginner and experienced Irish dancers. On Instagram @BeyondIrishDancePod and on Apple Podcast and Spotify.

In this episode, Meg talks to World Champion, Lead dancer in Lord of the Dance and Physiotherapist, Conor Rodgers about his Irish Dance journey. They discuss about: the different factors that may pull young dancers away from Irish dance and how to manage that what goes into winning a World Championships the power of determination throughout competitive disappointment juggling Uni/College and Irish Dancing the importance of cross training to reduce the risk of injury and fast-track your recovery becoming a professional dancer - key hints and tips to make a smooth transition working to becoming a lead dancer in Lord of the Dance MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now FREEBIE 5 Moves to Improve Flexibility: Click Here Conor's Recovery Instagram - Click Here

Welcome to the Beyond Irish Dance Podcast! We are your hosts, Sarah and Porter Jacobson, dancers with Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance; and Jan (their mom). We ask all your Irish dance related questions, and get answers from the experts, so you don't have to. Find us on Instagram at @BeyondIrishDancePod, and don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts!

It's our first ever look back week on a previous episode from 2019. We're welcoming Lauren Carroll Bolger TCRG BACK to the podcast next week so I wanted everyone to have the chance to listen to her episode from 5 years ago. Lauren teaches in Washington State and is a graduate of the University of Limerick's Irish Music and Dance program. Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance: https://www.chirishdance.com/ IG: @chirishdance ---------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others. TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @courtneyjay_tcrg FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

In this episode, Meg talks to Lauren Clarke, Lord of the Dance Leading lady (GOOD & BAD), MWM part-time instructor and friend. They talk about: the struggles of self-belief and how this can hold you back from even SETTING goals, never mind reaching them the journey from competition to professional/show dancing the lessons and qualities that Irish Dance teaches you for all areas of life the importance of not letting RESULTS define you as a person! MWM Gold Club/Members Club: Join Now FREEBIE 5 Moves to Improve Flexibility: Click Here

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On this episode of Women for America CWA CEO and President Penny Nance sits down with CWA Legislative Strategist Maggie Mckneely to reflect on a recent Irish dance competition she participated in where a young boy was crowned first in the Girls Under-14 division. YWA ambassador and NCAA athlete Macy Petty joins the conversation to provide her take and update our audience on the work she has been doing to urge the NCAA to protect women.

Irish dance has deep historical ties with cultural nationalism and identity, but its financial importance for women cannot be overlooked

 Aaron has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. He hasworked with small businesses and startups where he developed a unique systemsperspective on business and family. His work in the academic and businessworlds led him to understand how related our families and business dynamicsare. He and his wife have run the largest Irish Dance school in Utah for over20 years. He has built multiple companies, consulted across multipleindustries, and helped raise $54 million as the COO of a technology company. Helives in Utah with his wife and four children.     About Aaron Shelley  It always seemed like my friends and I were primed forsuccess. I grew up in a suburban neighborhood and there were about ten boysaround that became my friends. We went to the same church. We went to the sameschools. We were all in the same scout troop. We played sports in the streetalmost every day. We regularly played video games and board games together. Ourfamilies all had about the same amount of money. We all had two parents in thehome. We were all living the American middle-class lifestyle.   After high school, we all went our separate ways, and thatis when things started to go off the rails.   Two years after high school, the parents of my best friendJohn got divorced. I had spent hours playing at their home, jumping on theirtrampoline, watching TV, and now with three kids still at home, they divorced.A few years later, another friend's parents got divorced. I had played boardgames at their house almost every week growing up.  So much for happily ever after.   As we grew older, I went to college, got married, got anengineering degree, got a business degree, had four kids and started abusiness. One friend became a lawyer, got married, and then got divorced. Onehad six kids, had serious health issues and worked a blue-collar job for alogistics company. One started his own construction company and had four kids.And one was sentenced to life without parole in prison for rape and attemptedmurder of a twenty-year-old woman.   Wait! What? I had become a little numb to the divorces, butI was shocked when my friend went to prison for rape and attempted murder. Afailed marriage is one thing, but life in prison is completely different. Haveyou ever had a friend do something so bad that you wonder if you even reallyknew them?   How did we turn out so differently? We were all raised inthe same middle-class neighborhood, same schools, same activities, and yet theoutcomes of our lives varied so wildly. As a husband and parent to fourchildren, I became obsessed in trying to understand why families turn out theway they do so that I could protect my family from these problems.   At the time, I was forty years old and had just finishedwork at a failed startup company. I was also working on another startup anddoing consulting. It was during this time that I finally found the answer to myquestion. On one project, I was interviewing people with different familystructures for a professor that was writing a book on the relationship betweenentrepreneurship levels and family. On another consulting job I was managingall the processes, systems, and people at a small fulfillment company.  This weird combination of researching family and managing asmall business at the same time led me to the insight that family and businessare actually very similar. Both a family and a business are a group of peopleworking together so they can survive and grow. Of course, there aredifferences—like families usually being biologically related, unlike coworkers,and parents' inability to fire their children—but at a high level, families actvery similar to small businesses. I know you probably don't believe me, and I'dbe skeptical, too. Business is always portrayed as being heartless anduncaring, and no one wants a family like that. Just stick with me and let's seeif you agree or not.     https://thefamilyflywheel.com/  https://www.facebook.com/aaron.k.shelley  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshelley/  https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/1675461897054x595969824867088800     

Today Oona of @wmh_x_0 on Instagram joins us for an episode all about the chaotic, unique, and epitome of 'IYKYK' shared experience of growing up Irish dancing. We talk about the less publicly acknowledged feelings of shame, embarrassment, defeat, and loneliness that dancers experience but don't often talk about. ----------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others. TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @courtneyjay_tcrg FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Another jam-packed episode this week as Rosalie Wagenaar joins me to talk about her upcoming Irish dance workshops in Stockholm and her plans to do others around Sweden, and Aaron Kennedy drops by the studio to talk about getting in shape, the benefits of bulletproof coffee and how to behave when out on the town! There's also a bit of camógie and embassy news, and our first business shout-outs! You can find Rosalie's Irish dance website here: https://www.iersedansschool.nl/ And be sure to follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_kennedy_performance Support the podcast: Patreon.com/ourmaninstockholm

Aaron has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. He has worked with small businesses and startups where he developed a unique systems perspective on business and family. His work in the academic and business worlds led him to understand how related our families and business dynamics are. He and his wife have run the largest Irish Dance school in Utah for over 20 years. He has built multiple companies, consulted across multiple industries and helped raise $54 million as the COO of a technology company. He lives in Utah with his wife and four children. https://thefamilyflywheel.com/bookresources

Meg interviews her Irish Dance idol, Ciara Sexton. Ciara is a World Champion, Lead Dancer in Riverdance, Lord of the Dance and Heartbeat of Home, Lecturer at Limerick University, Irish Dance Teacher and Mindset/Life Coach. She really does have all the answers. You don't want to miss this MWM On Tour - The Confidence Edition: https://www.movewithmeg.co.uk/mwm-on-tour MWM Gold Club/Members Club: https://www.movewithmeg.co.uk/offers/rR4Rp6Fy/checkout FREE WARM UP video: www.movewithmeg.co.uk/feisdaywarmup

Welcome to another episode of "Life with Francy"! Today we have Aaron, a mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur and family man. With a unique systems perspective on business and family, Aaron has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience working with small businesses and startups. His background in mechanical engineering and an MBA has provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and business aspects, which he has used to help build multiple successful companies. In addition, Aaron has consulted across multiple industries and helped raise $54 million as the COO of a technology company. But Aaron's work extends beyond just the business world. He and his wife have run the largest Irish Dance school in Utah for over 20 years, demonstrating their passion for community and the arts. Through this experience, Aaron has gained valuable insights into the dynamics of family and business relationships. Join us as we dive deeper into Aaron's journey and learn more about his insights into how our families and businesses are interconnected. Don't miss this episode of "Life with Francy"! WEBSITE - https://thefamilyflywheel.com/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/aaron.k.shelley LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshelley/ If you've found the Life With Francy podcast helpful Follow, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts Like this Show? Please Leave us a review here - even one sentence helps!  Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & Tag us so we can Thank you Personally! STAY IN TOUCH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKTREE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTRAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up with Podmatch using this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or paste this URL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podmatch.com/signup/lifewithfrancy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support and Join my Patreon community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/Lifewithfrancy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DOWNLOAD my Transform your Mind workbook for FREE here >>> https://bit.ly/3mhiGQ9 Hope you have a blessed day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Support this podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://anchor.fm/francelyn-devarie/support⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francelyn-devarie/support

Aaron has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. He has worked with small businesses and startups, where he developed a unique systems perspective on business and family. His work in the academic and business worlds led him to understand how related our families and business dynamics are.Aaron and his wife have run the largest Irish Dance school in Utah for over 20 years. He has built multiple companies, consulted across multiple industries and helped raise $54 million as the COO of a technology company. He lives in Utah with his wife and four children.https://thefamilyflywheel.com/

Aimee joins Meg today to talk about her journey through the Irish Dance world, from competitive days to performing as lead bad girl in Lord of the Dance beside Michael Flatley. Aimee talks through her morning stretch classes and what you can expect too. Share your favourite parts of the episode and tag us @movewithmegg Head to www.movewithmeg.co.uk/feisdaywarmup for your FREE WARM UP video

Welcome to the K2 Show! Today we have a special furry friend in the studio as we record. That would be Clover our podcasting puppy! We talk about our past odd jobs we had and how Kris lost over $2000 at a job handling cash. https://podtasticaudio.com/easy Then we are joined with Aaron Shelley.Aaron has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. He has worked with small businesses and startups where he developed a unique systems perspective on business and family. His work in the academic and business worlds led him to understand how related our families and business dynamics are. He and his wife have run the largest Irish Dance school in Utah for over 20 years. He has built multiple companies, consulted across multiple industries and helped raise $54 million as the COO of a technology company. He lives in Utah with his wife and four children. https://thefamilyflywheel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/aaron.k.shelley https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronshelley/ ***** The Kris and Kristine Show ***** http://www.krisandkristineshow.com https://www.kristinesmithdesigns.com K2 RADIO: https://live365.com/station/K2-RADIO-a04551 Email: krisandkristinepodcast@gmail.com Voice Mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KrisandKristineShow Twitter: https://twitter.com/k2showsandiego Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thek2showsandiego/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k2showsandiego Patreon: www.patreon.com/thekrisandkristineshow

“We feel it's no coincidence that hotel came up for sale. We were determined to decorate it, to renovate it, in a way that reflects the spirit of Dorthy and the elegance of the Festival.” We're in great company with Richard & Eibhlin Henggeler, owners of The Rose Hotel, in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Now, before they took on this hotel as a labor of love, I must share my personal connection with and admiration for the Henggeler family. Eibhlin, who to me will always be Mrs. Henggeler, was one of my favorite elementary school teachers growing up outside of Baltimore, MD. We held a special bond, that of an Irish Celtic Knot one could say, because as my younger sisters and I traveled the country and soon the world, competing in and performing Irish Dance, Mrs. Henggeler was always the one to approve of our absent papers and to be there every year without fail, watching us dance in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, while her daughter Dott proudly represented The Rose of Tralee. Now many years have gone by and while the Henggeler's have faced many hardships, their love for their Irish heritage and the relationships like ours, that have blossomed as a result, are stronger than ever. For this episode, I'd like to honor Dorthy's spirit with an Irish Blessing, "May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you." Top Takeaways [2:20] From pen pals to a proposal, Dick shares how he fell in love with Eibhlin, her family, and her home in Ireland. [6:45] Eibhlin explains how over time she's honored her Irish heritage by staying closely tied to family, football and of course, Irish dancing. [8:30] What about The Rose of Tralee International Festival changed the Henggeler family's lives and inspired their legacy. [14:45] When The Fels Point Hotel went up for sale, Dick and Eibhlin were determined to restore it in a way that reflected the spirit of their Dorthy and the elegance of the Festival. [24:00] Wanting to create a true family atmosphere, Dick thought it would be a good idea to bring the tradition of an American Thanksgiving to a hotel in Ireland and what resulted was… [33:45] Whether you enjoy a spa day while sipping on afternoon tea or watching a football match cozied up to Dott's Bar, everyone is welcome! [40:40] Eibhlin shares what she believes Dott would be most proud of in seeing The Rose Hotel and all that it embodies today. [45:05] What it's like to walk down the cobblestone streets of Tralee, listening to traditional Irish music and meeting the Irish people. [57:10] The meaning of St. Patrick's Day as an immigrant, celebrating the culture of a small little island with people around the world. Notable Mentions The Rose of Tralee International Festival The Coast of Ballyheigue, Ballybunion, Fenit Denny Street Seán Óg's Traditional Irish Bar Siamsa Tíre, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland Blennerville Windmill Visit For Yourself The Rose Hotel Website IG @rosehoteltralee FB @rosehoteltralee Stay In Good Company Website

Today's conversation featured Sarah Armstrong Rhodes, owner of Armstrong Irish Dance Academy. We met up at her new studio located at 33 E. Gerard Street in Old Town Winchester.  Sarah told us about the move and the myriad of options it will now offer her students for recitals and more classes. We talked about her students and the types of classes she offers for people of all ages and skill level. She gave us details for her upcoming Open House on Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 1pm - 3pm. The event will feature coffee by Hopscotch Coffee & Records, refreshments, and live music by local band One Street Over. There will be a short demonstration by her dancers at 1:30 and 2:30 with mini-trial classes for those interested at 1:45 and 2:45! This is a FREE event. Parking is available in the parking lot on the Cameron St. side. Click here for an aerial photo. They will also offer 50% off the first month of tuition for any new sign-ups who register at the open house! To watch videos of dances and learn more about classes, visit their website: https://www.armstrongida.com and follow them on Facebook. As I mentioned during the conversation, One Street Over was a guest on the show just before the pandemic stopped the world from turning. Have a listen to that show & performance by clicking here.

In my very first solo episode, I am talking about 3 ways in which we are not maximising the hard work we put in at dance class and practice. We will talk through the importance of sleep, nutrition and rest days so you can understand WHY these can impact your performance and your ability to reach your Irish Dance goals. Share your favourite parts of the episode and tag us @movewithmegg Head to www.movewithmeg.co.uk/feisdaywarmup for your FREE WARM UP video

Feeling the winter blues? Why not put on your dancing shoes! If you need some inspiration, no doubt this episode with Chelsea Hoy and Mark Howard of the Trinity Irish Dance Company will get you ready to move. Chelsea and Mark join us to share how they helped put Chicago on the map for Irish dance and what they're doing that is truly special. Their journey in dance and teaching is one of hard work, determination and celebration that is bringing our city closer together and making dance accessible for everyone.

Scandal has rocked AJ's Irish Dance community! What's a small-town Midwest girl to do? Does Irish Dance have true competition or has the game been exposed? Find out in this episode.

An absolute honor to be joined by our first ever Emmy award winner. Kat Burns doesnt know sports, but she knows dance and is the absolute best. We talk about the world cup one last time, a high school going straight to NFL coach and an Irish Dance controversy. GREAT EP!!! Share, comment, enjoy!

You can Irish dance if you want to on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Andrew Finn Magill, Marc Gunn, Sam Gillogly, David Curley & Mick Broderick, Bua, Eireann's Call, Emma Langford, Dark Patrick, Sybil and Sorley, The Breath, Jolly's, Clover's Revenge, Sons of Malarkey, Hugh Morrison, Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia, Clann An Drumma I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard music you loved, share the episode and tag the artist on social. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, album pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Andrew Finn Magill "The Green Fields of Glentown / The Old Dudeen / McFadden's Handsome Daughter" from Roots 4:09 - WELCOME 5:49 - Marc Gunn / Sam Gillogly "Hobbit Polka" from Dancing With Hobbits 9:04 - David Curley & Mick Broderick "Could You Be the One (feat. Jeffrey Hill)" from A Brand New Day 11:42 - Bua "The Hag with the Money / East at Glendart" from Down the Green Fields 14:58 - Eireann's Call "Boston & St. John" from Tús 18:32 - FEEDBACK 20:37 - Emma Langford "You Are Not Mine" from Sowing Acorns 24:19 - Dark Patrick "Metelytsta  -  An Dro" from Fainne Gael an Lae 27:23 - Sybil and Sorley "Greenland Whale Fisheries" from Street Side Songs 30:47 - The Breath "Will You Wait (Acoustic)" from Only Stories (Let the Cards Fall Revisited) 34:59 - Jolly's "Are ye sleeping Maggie" from True Irish Spirit 38:41 - THANKS 40:36 - CELTIC STORIES  -  ATLANTA IRISH DANCE My daughter started Irish dancing last year. She did her first Feis this month as a beginner and came in third place for Light Jig among 11 other kids. We were pretty excited. Before the Feis, I had a LOT of questions. I was not raised on Irish dance. I really know nothing about it. So last month, I contacted Emma Burke of Atlanta Irish Dance to find out more. Emma Burke was born in Dublin, Ireland and grew up in Atlanta. She is a former litigation attorney in the area and a classically trained flautist. Now she is co - founder of Atlanta Irish dance and is a certified Irish dance teacher and internationally certified Irish dance adjudicator, which allows her to judge Irish dance competitions world wide. During her Irish dancing career, Emma competed all over the world, winning titles throughout. Emma is also a four time Southern Region Champion, consistently placed top 5 in the North American Nationals, and competed in the World Championships of Irish dance many times where her highest placement was 13th, earning her a coveted World Medal. I asked her to tell me more about Irish dance. 41:52 - WHAT IS IRISH DANCE? Since I also wanted to know what to expect at a Feis, I asked Emma what a Feis is and what happens at a Burke Connolly Feis. I'll let her tell you more about it. 45:51 - MORE ABOUT BURKE CONNOLLY FEIS If you want to learn more about Irish dance, the instruments they play and the types of dances they do, make sure you join us on Patreon. I will release an extended version of our interview in a week or so for Song Hengers. 48:34 - Clover's Revenge "Raggle Taggle Gypsy" from Gotta Get O'Raggednized 52:29 - Sons of Malarkey "Tripping Father" from Presenting Sons of Malarkey 55:53 - Hugh Morrison "Down the Dunes" from Lift Your Head Up 59:51 - Highlander Celtic Rock Band Australia "The Craic Fiddle" from North of the Wall 1:04:19 - CLOSING 1:06:00 - Clann An Drumma "Lion Tyrant" from Order of the Stag The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME CELTOPHILE TO CELTIC MUSIC * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a musician and podcaster. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support, which you can do by buying their music. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. WHAT'S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out who was added this week. Listen on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. 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It's now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out at least four times a month. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners, vote in the Celtic Top 20, and a private feed to listen to the show.  That's for as little as $1 per episode. For higher pledges, you can also get music - only episodes, free MP3s, and stand - alone Celtic Stories when you become a Song Henger. A special thanks to our newest Patrons of the Podcast: Katherine G, Marianne C HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week, $1, $5, $10. Make sure to cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Donald Rice emailed: “Marc, Thanks so much for including our reel set on the upcoming show. Boatsmen starts with me playing clawhammer style banjo which takes a while to learn. Anyway, we appreciate being included on your wonderful podcast.  I listened today from Sicily where my wife and I are visiting some friends and their lovely cat, Thai. Slain" Sheila Neil emailed: "I love your show. It honors my Celtic ancestors. I wish you can play Celtic Women's O America. You are a great Podcast host.''

Happy St Patrick's Day from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, your guide to celebrating Celtic culture through music. Cavort Celtic, Spoil The Dance, Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge, The Gothard Sisters, Dave Curley, Kris Colt, W Ed Harris, Jackie Oates, ÚLLA, Stanley & Grimm, Andy Irvine, The Gatehouse Well, Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly, Avon Faire, Tullamore, A Campo Traviesa, Tina Appel & Rüdiger Reinhardt, Eamonn Flynn, Colin Farrell, John Weber & Friends, Billy Treacy & the Scope, The Carroll Sisters, Reilly, The Town Pants, The Byrne Brothers, Brave the Sea, Poitin Band, Vince Conaway, The Irish Rovers, Bren Holmes, Wolf & Clover, Eddie Biggins, Scythian, One Street Over, Celtic Reggae Revolution, The Dustbunnies, Warbelow Range, Hearthfire, Ellen Gibling, Syr, Celtic Woman, The Ogham Stones, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Neil Anderson, Rebels and Sinners, Jenna Moynihan Intro from Atlanta Irish Dance. I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you Heard a song, tune or artist that you loved, I'd like you to share this episode and tag the artist on social either on your page or in a Celtic group you're a part of. Include the show time so they can quickly listen and enjoy. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. Musicians rely on your support so they can keep creating new music. If music in this show inspired you, you can buy their CDs, digital downloads, shirts, pins, and other merch. You can follow them on streaming and see their shows. More and more Celtic musicians are on Patreon, just like this podcast. And of course, I always appreciate it when you drop artists an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. How would you like Celtic music news in your inbox? The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Subscribe and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:08 - Cavort Celtic "The Goat Set" from Kilted Cavort 6:48 - WELCOME Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a musician and podcaster. I share my love of Irish and Celtic music from around the globe with you. I want to introduce you to some amazing Celtic bands and musicians. The artists in this show need your support which you can do by buying their music or telling a friend about the band you found. You can find a link to all of the artists, along with show times and chapters for each song when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Your support also helps our Celtic community. We've donated over $45,000 to Celtic non-profit organizations. See the list in the shownotes. Happy St Patrick's Day 7:58 - Spoil The Dance "Jigs : McIntyre's Fancy, Newtown Bridge, Inis Bearachain Jig" from Returning Home 11:50 - Rebecca Gilbert & Kellswater Bridge "As I Roved Out" from Origin 17:26 - The Gothard Sisters "Hurricane Ridge" from Dragonfly 20:52 - Dave Curley "Never Give All the Heart" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 22:51 - Kris Colt "Silver Dagger" from Arms of a Stranger 25:42 - W Ed Harris "Tiarna Mhuigheo" from Turas Ceilteach 28:49 - Jackie Oates "Brown Penny" from I Am of Ireland / Yeats in Song 31:04 - FREEBIES Did you know we have a free app? It's absolutely free to download for iOS or Android. There's a link in the show notes. And if you want 17 Celtic MP3s for free, sign up to the Irish & Celtic Music Magazine. This email newsletter has been going for over 20 years. Every Thursday, you will get short email about 7 quick links to the latest Celtic podcasts, new Celtic CDs, reviews of Celtic bands and in the next two, you will get a link to download 17 Celtic MP3s for free. That's not including the 34 you get when you sign up to our mailing list. Head on over to BestCelticMusic.net to celebrate Celtic culture through music. 32:15 - ÚLLA "Mattie" from Ulla 35:51 - Stanley & Grimm "Genevieve's Waltz/Apples in Winter/Tarbolton/Pigeon On the Gate" from Another Round 41:00 - Andy Irvine "Plains Of Kildare" from Andy Irvine & Paul Brady 45:09 - The Gatehouse Well "Tell Me Ma" from Undone 47:23 - Marc Gunn & Sam Gillogly "Swallowtail Jig / Out on the Ocean (feat. Sam Gillogly)" from Selcouth 50:46 - Avon Faire "Leave Her Johnny" from Tales of Love and Adventure 53:55 - I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. What are you doing with your local celtic community? Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com Peter Bengtson emailed: "Hi Mark, The mornings have been too cold for me to walk before breakfast.  I've taken to having breakfast and waiting for the temperature to rise a bit.  I've enjoyed the walks with no wind and warmer weather. My air pods and smart phone are working fine so I'm listening to your podcasts.  Thanks for posting new ones weekly. I've been watching various remodeling projects and water features installed in peoples front yards." Leonard L. Streeper emailed a photo: "Dear Mr. Gunn, I love your show and thank you so much for bringing me music that I love. My only criticism is you weren't around in the late 80s when I fell in love with this genre of music and records were as rare as unicorns. I like to write fantasy books while listening. The music helps keep me in the mindset while covering up the sounds of the modern world. Once again, thank you so much for all you do. Sincerely," Fabio Fiorelli emailed: "Hi Mark! In one of your episodes I think you were looking at irish and celtic italian bands. I'd like to promote a band from my hometown, called "Whisky Trail". They are extremely genuine, even studying how the history of Florence intersects with that of the Irish" 57:18 - Tullamore "Paddy's Lamentation / Da Full Rigged Ship" from Two To Get Ready 1:02:43 - A Campo Traviesa "Harvest Home / La Botte D'Asperges (Danzas Tradicionales) (Irlanda y Francia)" from The Kid on the Mountain 1:04:47 - Tina Appel & Rüdiger Reinhardt "Theidhir Abhaile Riú" from Live in Mülheim 1:07:48 - Eamonn Flynn "Sack Em Ups" from Anywhere But Home 1:11:59 - Colin Farrell "The Drunken Acrobat: Riverton Road, The Rambling Wreck, The Drunken Acrobat" from On The Move 1:15:51 - THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! This show comes out at least four times a month Because of Your kind and generous support. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. As a patron, you hear episodes before regular listeners. You can get Free MP3 downloads and music-only episodes. Plus, you get to vote in the Celtic Top 20. A super special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Dan mcDade, Carol Baril, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Annie Lorkowski, Travis Senzaki, Shawn Cali I thought I'd share a... SIMPLE THREE STEP PLAN TO BECOME A PATRON Go to SongHenge.com. That takes you to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every week and cap how much you want to spend per month. Keep listening to the podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music Thank you for becoming a generous Patron of the Podcast! 1:17:12 - John Weber & Friends "The Banks of Skibbereen" from The Banks of Skibbereen 1:21:18 - Billy Treacy & the Scope "Moving This Way" from Life 1:25:51 - The Carroll Sisters "The Flight of Dawn" from Daybreak 1:29:55 - Reilly "Black Velvet Band" from Durty Pool 1:33:40 - The Town Pants "The Wall" from Something to Say 1:37:33 - RELAUNCHING REVIEWS OF CELTIC BANDS The Irish & Celtic Music Magazine was quite a bit different when it started. I used to feature a lot of Celtic music reviews for bands. Unfortunately, it got both expensive and difficult to manage. This year, I relaunched the features of Celtic bands, not because of the magazine, but because I wanted to help out Celtic musicians in our community. I'm so happy I did. But I could still use your support to keep it going. Become a Patron of the Podcast. If we can hit the next Milestone, we can fund more reviews and features for your favorite Celtic artist. It's easy to do. Just visit SongHenge.com 1:39:43 - The Byrne Brothers "Broken Pledge, The Toormore Slide (Traditional), The Snapped Leash Jig - [Finn Byrne]" from Living the Dream 1:43:18 - Brave the Sea "Don't Take Me Back" from The Kraken 1:46:23 - Poitin Band "Bridle On the Mare" from Banks of Red River 1:49:25 - Vince Conaway "The Liberty Reel" from Liminal Spaces 1:52:20 - The Irish Rovers "Donovan's Pub in Ballinasloe" from No End in Sight 1:57:04 - NEW PODCAST SHIRTS Your generous weekly pledge to support the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is invaluable. But there's another way to support the show. In fact, we have a brand new podcast t-shirt that's now in our store. You'll also find CDs, stickers, and digital downloads. Follow the link to show your love of Celtic culture through music and the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Shop for Shirts now. 1:57:42 - Bren Holmes "You Say" from Everything You Never Wanted formerly of Young Dubliners 2:01:23 - Wolf & Clover "The James Carville Set" from Twelvemonth and a Day 2:06:11 - Eddie Biggins "Dance With Me, Dearie" from Intentionally Left Blank 2:09:48 - Scythian "Jack Dempsey" from American Shanty 2:13:41 - One Street Over "Clare Reel" from Beyond the Gate 2:17:31 - Celtic Reggae Revolution “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye” from Single 2:23:09 - PUB SONGS & STORIES What was it like to share the stage with Paddy Maloney, of The Cheiftans? What happens on a Flogging Molly cruise stays on it. What's your guilty pleasure? What is Irish Dance? These are some the stories that are shared on the latest Pub Songs & Stories #251. Subscribe now. 2:24:04 - The Dustbunnies "Cruiscin Lan" from What Goes Around 2:27:57 - Warbelow Range "Bean an Tí Ar Lár / The Fermoy Lasses / The Wind That Shakes the Barley" from Warbelow Range 2:31:46 - Hearthfire "Raise a Glass" from After the Fall 2:37:06 - Ellen Gibling "Reels: The Cribbies/ Vice Versa / Louise's Reel" from The Bend in the Light 2:41:44 - Syr "Revenant" from Sentinel 2:46:35 - VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2022 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create next year's Best Celtic music of 2022 episode.  Vote Now! WHAT'S NEW IN IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC: BEST OF 2022 Two weeks after the episode is launched, I compile the latest Celtic Top 20 votes to update a playlist on Spotify and Amazon Music. These are the results of your voting. You can help these artists out by following the playlists and adding tracks you love to your playlists. Listen on Spotify and Amazon Music. 2:47:36 - Celtic Woman "Ancient Land" from Ancient Land Deluxe 2:50:18 - The Ogham Stones "The Foggy Dew / Come Out Ye Black And Tans" from One, Two, Feck You 2:57:29 - Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer "The Halsway Parade /The Quantock Reel" from Paper of Pins 3:02:26 - Neil Anderson "Jacobites / Rights of Man" from Single 3:06:34 - Rebels and Sinners "Poison Heart" from Day's Just Begun 3:10:19 - CLOSING 3:11:32 - Jenna Moynihan “Dolina Mackay” from Woven The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. The show was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. Subscribe through your favorite podcatcher or on our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. BUY SELCOUTH BY MARC GUNN My latest CD features Sci F'Irish music. That means it is original songs fusing pop culture themes with Irish drinking songs. There are some traditional music on the album. But mostly, it features songwriting by Marc Gunn with guests including: Screeched Inn, The Muckers, Jamie Haeuser, Sam Gillogly, Nathan Deese, and Mikey Mason. Selcouth means, “when everything is strange and different, yet you find it marvelous anyway.” The album is not completely Celtic and it's not just science fiction and fantasy. It's a fusion of the two. It's heartfelt and a lot of fun. It's now on sale in my Bandcamp store. Check out Selcouth now. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast