Rinnce Fada and The Hey--Irish dancing
Rinnce Fada a form of Irish dancing that has a rich history.
Rinnce Fada or 'long dance' is perhaps the most familiar form of Irish dancing, at least recently.
Dancers stand in long lines, sometimes facing each other. With their arms still at their sides, the dancers tap out various sounds with their feet. The dance can be quite strenuous.
The dance is sometimes called just fada or fading.
With the advent of Michael Flatley's Riverdance and Lord of the Dance we are becoming acquainted again with this traditional dance form. Flatley has been instrumental in reviving interest in Irish dancing and just this last weekend opened a festival in Manchester, England to carry that enthusiasm to thousands. Read the article in the Irish Post.
Another intriguing Irish dance is the Hey. Whereas the fada is danced in straight lines, the hey is dance in a circle or other figure. The same energetic foot movements are used, as well as the colorful outfits.
Tom
Rinnce Fada or 'long dance' is perhaps the most familiar form of Irish dancing, at least recently.
Dancers stand in long lines, sometimes facing each other. With their arms still at their sides, the dancers tap out various sounds with their feet. The dance can be quite strenuous.
The dance is sometimes called just fada or fading.
With the advent of Michael Flatley's Riverdance and Lord of the Dance we are becoming acquainted again with this traditional dance form. Flatley has been instrumental in reviving interest in Irish dancing and just this last weekend opened a festival in Manchester, England to carry that enthusiasm to thousands. Read the article in the Irish Post.
Another intriguing Irish dance is the Hey. Whereas the fada is danced in straight lines, the hey is dance in a circle or other figure. The same energetic foot movements are used, as well as the colorful outfits.
Tom
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