Steppin & Stompin: Ireland in Dance & Song
Artist: Darrah Carr
Type: Performances / Assemblies
Description
Trace the lineage of Irish dance from its traditional role in 18th-century Ireland to its success on the international stage. Featuring live music on the bodhrán and accordion, this spirited look at Irish dance and music presents the history, traditions, and costumes of this lively indigenous art form. The infectious energy of the performers is quickly picked up by the audience, and lucky volunteers get a chance to join the excitement on stage!
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $755
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,085
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
End of Year Celebration
Music in the Schools Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Dance Month
St. Patrick’s Day
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections/h2>
Dance & Movement
European History
World Cultures
Tech
Technical Requirements
Wooden floor required (artist can supply tap boards if absolutely necessary). 1 mic with sound system and a CD player that can be amplified. 2 chairs.
Testimonials
Darrah Carr Dance presented their ModErin blend of traditional Irish step and contemporary modern dance. The familiar form where the upper body is held stiffly and the intricate footwork is accented was contrasted with a more balletic free flowing style, all done to rousing Irish music and enthusiastically received by the children. They, in true Young Audiences fashion, were invited up on the stage to participate.
Arts Coordinator, PS 241K, Brooklyn, NY
The program was perfect. The artists were professional, entertaining, practical, happy, and engaging.
Principal, St. Laurence School
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the fabulous assembly this morning. The dancers were absolutely wonderful with the kids. I know there are many talented performers out there, but it's a completely different talent to also be able to run an enthusiastic, interactive, educational, and fun assembly with 600 people! They did a fabulous job and I wanted to let you know how impressed I was.
Music Teacher, Liberty Corner School
