Irish America

Irish America

Irish Dance

Steppin’ Out for Ireland

By Oistin MacBride

January/February 1995

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Of all the cultural traits that have survived down through the generations, dance and music are the most direct and soulful link to our ancestors. Through bad times and good, in the grand hotels of today and in the mining camps and city ghettos of yesteryear, the immigrants kept the tradition alive, and in increasing numbers are carrying it back to Ireland, nourishing and … [Read more...] about Steppin’ Out for Ireland

Riverdance

By Emer Mullins and Frank McCourt

September/October 1994

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Irish dance takes a leap forward thanks to two Irish Americans and a talented Irish composer. The lights dropped and the wistful, haunting music began, and a Druidic figure appeared draped in a black cloak. The music swirled and soared, mystical and moving, while the figure's voice soared with it. The music climbed to its peak, then changed in format to something quicker, … [Read more...] about Riverdance