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Jean Butler's Irish Dance Masterclass VideoJean Butler's Irish Dance Masterclass 
 DVD Only - $19.99
Jean Butler knows Irish dance. As the original star of Riverdance, she took Irish dancing to a new level showing just how exciting it can be. Suitable for those just beginning to explore Irish dance to the more accomplished dancer, Jean Butler’s Irish Dance is a series of techniques and exercises created by Jean herself. Now you can dance with Jean at home or in the classroom as she shares the methods she developed over the years and honed through endless hours of practice. Using the special menu features you can even create and program your own personal routines. Unique to the DVD is a stunning new dance performance, entitled Blue by Jean Butler, an explosive group jam session to the music of U2, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Jean’s Workshops. Jean takes a holistic view of dancing and stresses the importance of looking after body and mind. Dance with Jean and enjoy becoming the best dancer you can be. Featuring music by Kila and specially commissioned music by Rossa Ó Snodaigh. Not just for dancers, this DVD is a fun way to keep fit with Jean.  100 mins.  (2005)  DVD-All-Region.

Irish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 1 VideoIrish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 1 
 DVD Only - $19.99
Shot at Cloonacauneen Castle, all Ceili sets are danced in their entirety. The instructor explains intricate movements in an easy to understand detailed fashion within each figure, including an explanation of the most commonly used terminology in set dancing. The dance instruction is provided by some of the world's best known and most popular Irish set dancing instructors. Instructors and dancers include Pat Murphy, Betty Mc Coy, Padraig & Roisin McEneaney, Tony Ryan, Aidan Vaughan, John Henchy, Eileen O'Doherty, Terry Moylan, Johnny Morrissey and many more. Irish Set and Ceili dance tradition has its own history, and ever since the first ceilis were held in the 1890’s, the ceili phenomenon has spread from Ireland to the four corners of the world. The tutors featured on this DVD have ensured through their teaching that the unique characteristics of these dances remain intact and that the dances are preserved in the best way possible. Unless these dances are learned and danced properly, over time they will become dramatically different.  Sets include: The Claddagh Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs. Instruction by Pat Murphy.  The Sliabh Luachra Set: 1st Figure, Polkas 2nd Figure, Polkas 3rd Figure, Slides 4th Figure, Polkas 5th Figure, Slides 6th Figure, Hornpipes. Instruction by Aidan Vaughan.  The Clare Orange and Green: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Jigs (Single) 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Polkas 5th Figure, Jigs (Double) 6th Figure, Reels. Instruction by Pádraig McEneany.  90 mins.  (2005)  DVD-All-Region.

IIrish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 2rish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 2 Video 
 DVD Only - $19.99
Shot at Cloonacauneen Castle, all Ceili sets are danced in their entirety. The instructor explains intricate movements in an easy to understand detailed fashion within each figure, including an explanation of the most commonly used terminology in set dancing. The dance instruction is provided by some of the world's best known and most popular Irish set dancing instructors. Instructors and dancers include Pat Murphy, Betty Mc Coy, Padraig & Roisin McEneaney, Tony Ryan, Aidan Vaughan, John Henchy, Eileen O'Doherty, Terry Moylan, Johnny Morrissey and many more. Irish Set and Ceili dance tradition has its own history, and ever since the first ceilis were held in the 1890’s, the ceili phenomenon has spread from Ireland to the four corners of the world. The tutors featured on this DVD have ensured through their teaching that the unique characteristics of these dances remain intact and that the dances are preserved in the best way possible. Unless these dances are learned and danced properly, over time they will become dramatically different.  Sets include: The Ballycroy Set: 1st Figure, Jigs 2nd Figure, Polkas 3rd Figure, Reels. Instruction by Pat Murphy. The Caledonian Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs 5th Figure, Reels 6th Figure, Hornpipes. Instruction by John Henchy.  The Fermanagh Quadrilles: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Jigs 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs 5th Figure, Jigs. Instruction by Pádraig McEneany. The Aran Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Polkas. Instruction by Aidan Vaughan. 90 mins.  (2005)  DVD-All-Region.

Irish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 3 VideoIrish Set Dancing Made Easy Vol. 3 
 DVD Only - $19.99
Shot at Cloonacauneen Castle, all Ceili sets are danced in their entirety. The instructor explains intricate movements in an easy to understand detailed fashion within each figure, including an explanation of the most commonly used terminology in set dancing. The dance instruction is provided by some of the world's best known and most popular Irish set dancing instructors. Instructors and dancers include Pat Murphy, Betty Mc Coy, Padraig & Roisin McEneaney, Tony Ryan, Aidan Vaughan, John Henchy, Eileen O'Doherty, Terry Moylan, Johnny Morrissey and many more. Irish Set and Ceili dance tradition has its own history, and ever since the first ceilis were held in the 1890’s, the ceili phenomenon has spread from Ireland to the four corners of the world. The tutors featured on this DVD have ensured through their teaching that the unique characteristics of these dances remain intact and that the dances are preserved in the best way possible. Unless these dances are learned and danced properly, over time they will become dramatically different. Sets include: The Galway Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs 5th Figure, Reels. The Williamstown Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Jigs 5th Figure, Polkas. The Monaghan Set: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Jigs 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Polkas 5th Figure, Hornpipes. The Clare Lancers: 1st Figure, Reels 2nd Figure, Reels 3rd Figure, Reels 4th Figure, Reels 5th Figure, Reels.  90 mins.  (2005)  DVD-All-Region.

Irish Dancing Step by Step Vol. 1 Video Irish Dancing Step by Step Vol. 1
VHS Only - $19.99 
Olive Hurley takes you step by step through this easy to follow instructional program of 5 Irish dances: Easy Reel; Easy Jig; Easy Slip-Jig; Easy Single Jig; and The Walls of Limerick, all soft shoe dances. Olive is an All-Ireland Champion dancer who has been teaching Irish dance for many years. Her own dancers have achieved All-Ireland and World championship status, and she travels extensively throughout the world giving master classes and adjudicating.
 VHS-NTSC format only.

Irish Dancing Step by Step Vol. 2 Video
VHS Only - $19.99
This instructional guide of Irish dancing in the hard shoes or hornpipes is a must for new teachers and potential dancers of all ages. Olive Hurley, Champion Irish dancer, teacher and adjudicator takes you through 5 Irish dances step by step. Learn to treble or "batter" from walking positions to dance movements so quickly and easily, you will be amazed! The Treble Reel is a must for all dancers! It's a show dance and fun to do. The Treble Jig, Hornpipe and the Traditional Set Dances, St. Patrick's Day and the Blackbird are so easy to master. On this video with Olive are 6 World Irish Dancing Champions, who perform the finished dances for you, both in the class and at show level, in their costumes.
  VHS-NTSC format only.

Sets & Solos Vol. 3 CD Sets & Solos Vol. 3 CD
CD - $17.95
This CD includes some fantastic reels, slip-jigs, jigs and hornpipes, as well as the eight traditional Irish set-dances, as follows: King Of The Fairies - 3 Sea Captains - Jockey to the Fair - White Blanket - Job of Journeywork - Garden of Daisies - The Blackbird - St. Patricks Day. These dances last for the entire dance - not just to the end of the first set! Hence this CD is an essential ingredient for teachers, dancers, and teacher-students alike.

Sets & Solos Vol. 2 CD
CD - $15.99
Have all the dances you need to cover for beginners and advanced levels alike. These recordings are a must for any dance enthusiast’s collection. Reels:  Rakes Of Mallow/Rattlin’ Bog/Captain Byng · Light Jigs: Shandon Bells/Nova Scotia/ Cherish The Lady · Slip Jigs: Kid On The Mountain/ Hardiman The Fiddler · Single Jigs: Anonymous/ An Brístín Mire/ Is It The Priest You Want · Treble Jigs: The Connachtman’s Rambles/ A Visit To Ireland · Hornpipes : Belfast Hornpipes / Murphy ’s Hornpipe · Reels : Glasgow Reel/ Gene’s Reel · Reels : The Congress/ The Union · Reels: Cooley’s Reel/Lad O’ Beirnes/ Trip To Durrow/Cooleys Reel · Slip Jigs: The Foxhunter/ Denver/ The Dancer/ Drops Of Brandy · Treble Jigs: Coopers And Brass/Eavesdropper · Hornpipes: The Liverpool Hornpipe/ Greencastle Hornpipe · Blackbird · St. Patrick’s Day · Job Of Journeywork · Jockey To The Fair · Garden Of The Daisies · Reels: Selection of Reels.

Ceili Dancing Step by Step Vol. 3 Video Ceili Step
VHS Only - $19.99
For the first time in the history of Irish dancing, this new series brings you complete instruction for the most popular Ceili dances. Olive Hurley, the well-known Irish dancing teacher and champion dancer, as well as dancers from 18 of the top schools, demonstrate each movement, then dance it through, start to finish, to the appropriate music. This volume covers 16 Hand Reel, Harvest Time Jig, Rince Fada, 8 Hand Reel, Trip to the Cottage, An Rince Mor and Humours of Bandon.  Over 90 mins!
  VHS-NTSC format only.

Ceili Dancing Step by Step Vol. 4 Video
VHS Only - $19.99
For the first time in the history of Irish dancing, this new series brings you complete instruction for the most popular Ceili dances. Olive Hurley, the well-known Irish dancing teacher and champion dancer, as well as dancers from 18 of the top schools, demonstrate each movement, then dance it through, start to finish, to the appropriate music. This volume covers Cross Reel, 3 Tunes, Haste to the Wedding, High Cauled Cap, Glencar Reel, Bonfire Dance and Antrim Reel.  Over 90 mins!
  VHS-NTSC format only.

Music for the Complete Ceili Collection CD Ceili CD
CD - $19.99
This 2-CD set covers all the music that you'll need for the dances demonstrated in the Ceili Dancing Step by Step video collection directly above.

Ragus - A Unique Irish Experience VideoRagus - A Unique Irish Experience 
 DVD Only - $14.99
Inspired by the islanders of Inis Mor in Galway Bay, Ragús is a show of fast moving, traditional music, song and dance. It is the essential Irish experience. The word Ragús is the Gaelic for ‘urge’ or ‘desire’ and it captures the vibrant mood that this company of brilliant young musicians, singers and dancers create on stage.  83 mins.  (2006)  DVD-All-Region.

Riverdance: The Best of Riverdance VideoRiverdance: The Best of Riverdance 
 DVD Only - $24.99
Includes 18 of the all-time best performances of Riverdance from its extraordinary beginnings at the Point Theatre, Dublin, with original stars Michael Flatley and Jean Butler, through its phenomenal success in Radio City Music Hall, New York to its latest live recording in Geneva. Riverdance boasts an international cast featuring the remarkable Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe, the cream of Irish musicians in the Riverdance Band and a spectacular array of talent from Spain, Russia and America, performing to the magic of Bill Whelan’s music. More electrifying than ever, this DVD is a treasure for Riverdance fans worldwide! SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: RIVERDANCE– The Ten Years. An all New 65 Minute Documentary, celebrating the Riverdance phenomenon over the first 10 years. Featuring all the passion, power and intrigue of the show backstage. Introduced by Gabriel Byrne. RIVERDANCE – Behind the Scenes: Never seen before footage of the Riverdance backstage crew in action. RIVERDANCE- Performance at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony.  113 mins.  (2005)  DVD-All-Region.

Dancing on Dangerous Ground VideoDancing on Dangerous Ground Video
 DVD Only - $29.95
The thrilling new Irish dance drama based on Celtic Legends most passionate and enduring love story - the tragic romance of Diarmuid and Grainne. The show features the world famous dancers and Riverdance stars Jean Butler and Colin Dunne. Filmed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in London.  127 mins.  (2004)  DVD-Region 1.   

World Irish Dancing Championship 25th Anniversary Video
VHS Only - $19.99 
The only video ever made of this world famous Irish dancing competition, with almost 100 minutes of highlights of the 25th Anniversary, featuring traditional Irish dance music alongside modern, innovative Irish dance routines. This unique video captures all the excitement, tension and joy of the championships, with 27 competitions including Solo Dancing, Ceili, Figure and Dance Drama featured. There are interviews with competitors and with Irish Dancing personalities from Ireland and from all over the world; it offers a real flavor of the background to the competition and shows the dedication and talent it takes to reach the World Irish Dancing Championships! Its a video you will treasure and enjoy watching many times over.  96 mins.
  VHS-NTSC format only.


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