Irish Arts Center New York City
Irish Dance Festival 2008
Sunday May 4 |
1:00pm – 8:00pm |
Riverside Park South |
Pier I at W 70th Street
Confirmed participants for 2008 include:
Donny Golden, Niall O'Leary Irish Dance Troupe; Solas an Lae, Irish Dance Panel chaired by Dr. Mick Moloney; Darrah Carr Dance; Niall O'Leary School of Irish Dance; and the Keltic Dreams from PS 59 in the Bronx
Come to the pier to enjoy a day of great dancing: performances, workshops, talks, discussions and everyone-out-on-the-floor dances!
Bring your dancing shoes – workshops are free and open to all!
The Irish Arts Center New York City Irish Dance Festival is part of Summer on the Hudson @ Riverside Park South, Pier I at West 70th Street in Manhattan, overlooking the Hudson River.
Summer on The Hudson is a free annual Arts and Cultural Festival in Riverside Park South Presented by The New York City Department Of Parks & Recreation.
Directions:Pier I is located on the Hudson River at 70th Street. Take the 1/2/3 or C train to 72nd street and walk west to Riverside Park South and enter the park there. Plan your trip with Hop Stop.
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Dance Festival 2008 Program (Subject to Change)
Main Stage – Area 1
1:00
Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance
1:15
Childrens’ Céilí Dancing
2:00
Keltic Dreams from PS 59 in the Bronx
2:15
Niall O’Leary Workshop
3:00
Donny Golden Dancers
3:15
Darrah Carr Dance
3:30
Donny Golden Workshop
4:15
Solas an Lae Dance Company
4:30
Adults Céilí / Set Dancing Workshop
5:15
Niall O’Leary Irish Dance Troupe
5:30-8:00
Céilí: Set and Céilí Dancing
Area 2
1:15-2:00
Irish Language Session for Adults
2:15-3:00
Irish Language Session for Children
3:30-4:15
Irish Song Circle
4:30-5:15
Panel Discussion hosted by Irish music and
dance scholar Dr. Mick Moloney
Area 3
Noon-2:00
Irish Music Session
3:30-5:30
Irish Music Session
Area 4
1:00-3:30
Childrens’ Face Painting
1:00-4:00
Arts & Crafts for Kids
box office phone 866-811-4111 administrative office phone 212-757-3318 fax
212-247-0930
553 West 51 Street, New York, NY 10019 general information info@irishartscenter.org office hours Monday-Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Come to the pier to enjoy a day of great dancing: performances, workshops, talks, discussions and everyone-out-on-the-floor dances! 
