"I listened and watched Danielle perform at the Irish Fair and was blown away by how she so quickly covered so much history and made so many connections. And then her performance was so masterful. Thank you - a true highlight of the day."
-MN Irish Fair 2021
WORKSHOPS WITH DANIELLE
SEAN-NÓS & OLD STYLE IRISH DANCE
Sean-nós means old-style in Irish. Regional styles of Irish, percussive dance from Cork, to Roscommon, to Connemara. Danielle offers a variety of workshops in sean-nós technique and musicality, and also steps from the old regional dance master traditions.
DANCE & MUSIC FOR KIDS
Dancing, music-making, singing, and storytelling for kids. Interactive, imaginative adventures where children explore rhythms, dance, melody, and cultural practices, develop gross and fine motor skills, and have a lot of fun! Festival workshops, private events, and classes.
DANCE STEPS FOR IRISH MUSICIANS
Workshops for players or lovers of Irish music. Bring an instrument if you'd like! Explore the nuance of Irish rhythms through the dances that go with them. Get to know jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, slides, and highlands, and you'll learn some music theory and history too!
DANCE & THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS
From Baroque France, to Scotland and Ireland, to Quebec, Manitoba, and Missouri. Indigenous and European dance and music forms share a deep history. Explore the shared steps, styles, and stories in dance workshops and interactive presentations.
Roundtable conversations on tradition with master artists
COMING SOON