Due to the obviously difficul situation we find ourselves in right now, Scéalta Damhsa is restricted and currently processing past collected material. Interviews can be held online if you’re interested to participate in the project and can’t wait for measures to easen up. Feel free to contact me about that and we’ll figure something out.… Continue reading COVID-19 Update
Irish Podcast Awards 2022 Nominee!
Absolutely chuffed that my podcast 'Oíche Mhaith - by Scéalta Damhsa' was nominated for 'Best Arts & Culture' at the first ever Irish Podcast Awards 2022 - whoop whoop! The nomination in itself is already a big achievement - the outcome can't be influenced but either way, I feel utterly happy and humble to be… Continue reading Irish Podcast Awards 2022 Nominee!
Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Twelve: Relationship between Musician & Dancer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-RwctZDBaw Date: June 20th 2021 - 3pm Irish Time Participating presenters on video in order of appearance: Elizabeth McDonald (Nova Scotia) / Andreas Rutschmann (Switzerland) / Lauren Smyth (Northern Ireland) / Madge McCarry (Co. Donegal) / Anna Lethert & Danny Diamond (USA & Ireland) / D.J. Josheen (Galway) / Lisa Funke (Germany) / Mike Ruff… Continue reading Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Twelve: Relationship between Musician & Dancer
Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Eleven: Gender in Irish Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvq4db-xJn0 Date: May 30th 2021 - 3pm Irish Time Topic presented by: Scéalta Damhsa / SSKM Participants: 10 from 7 different parts of the world Duration: ∼ 4h 14min Audio recording available soon!
Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Ten: Teaching Dance to Young People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH1Lv_h9qJg Date: April 18th 2021 - 3pm Irish Time Topic presented by: Scéalta Damhsa / SSKM Participants: 16 from 10 different parts of the world Duration: ∼ 3h 14min Audio recording available soon!
Let’s Talk! Season One – Chapters 10-12 Announcement
Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Nine: Dance & Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xou-citgjb0 Date: March 21st - 3pm Irish Time Topic presented by: Scéalta Damhsa / SSKM Participants: 14 from 9 different parts of the world Duration: ∼ 3h 14min Audio recording available soon!
Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Eight: Costume in Irish Dance: the Evolution of Sport & Garment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXEj-uUPR8Q Date: February 2nd 2021 - 3pm Irish Time Topic presented by: Laura Bach Participants: 22 from 10 different parts of the world ∼ 15+ costumes were shown either live or on photographs 😀 Oldest costume shared from a photograph taken 68 years ago!!! Duration: ∼ 5h 46min Some of the audio recording will be… Continue reading Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Eight: Costume in Irish Dance: the Evolution of Sport & Garment
Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Seven: Dance & Mental Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=071iiL5VHGc Date: January 17th 2021 – 3pm Irish Time Topic presented by: Julia Bannister Participants: 13 from 8 different parts of the world Duration: ∼ 8h 08min (…I know... 😉 ) Audio recording (4h 28min of it) available here
Let’s Talk! Season One – Chapters 7-9 Announcement
Let’s Talk! Season 01 – Chapter Six: Preserving Dance Traditions During Covid-19
https://youtu.be/BrVQN1MJaXs Date: December 5th 2020 - 3pm Irish Time Topic presented by: Scéalta Damhsa / SSKM Participants: 15 from 8 different parts of the world Duration: ∼ 3h 45min Audio recording available here