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SEAN NÓS dancing has enjoyed a revival these last few years and more people than ever are looking to learn, watch, and/or find out about this looser, freer, form of Irish dance.

THROUGH THE Irish, Scots, and French, Celtic music and dance reached Canada and has today created the Maple Leaf nation’s vibrant trad music scene.

The death has taken place after a brief illness of legendary Irish dancing teacher Dot Redmond of Station Road, Castlebar.

One of the most colourful characters in the world of entertainment, Michael Flatley, is to visit the Royal Castlebar Theatre and Event Centre within the next couple of weeks. Unquestionably the most talented dancer of his generation, Michael is coming to Mayo to promote his Lord of the Dance show which starts at the Royal Castlebar on Saturday January 3. “I have heard great things about the venue in Castlebar and I know that I am going to be hugely impressed when I see the world-class new facility with my own eyes,” says Michael. “It’s a huge step forward for the people of Connacht as it means that elite shows and events such as ours can be brought to their doorstep. Prior to the opening of the new Royal Castlebar, it was just not an option for us to travel west of the Shannon.”

MICHAEL FLATLEY will bring his Lord Of The Dance show to The Royal Castlebar on Saturday January 3 to Thursday 8.

Sean nós dancing classes for children are taking place in Conradh na Gaeilge, Dominick Street, and there are still places available.

Fitness Fusion adult Irish dance classes are back by popular demand with classes resuming in Áras na nGael this week.

A sean nós dancing workshop will take place in Ballyheane Community Centre on Sunday March 29 at 2.30pm.

SEAN NÓS dancing and Middle Eastern belly-dancing hardly seem like compatible dance styles, but they will join forces for a special event during Seachtain na Gaeilge.

A featured soloist in many of Michael Flatley’s shows (Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, Gold, Celtic Tiger), dazzling Mayo-born fiddler Cora Smyth has also guested on The Chieftains’ Grammy-nominated album Water from the Well before releasing her acclaimed debut solo album Are We There Yet? She will play the Linenhall Theatre on Monday May 25 at 8pm. Joined by a hugely talented band including Seán Og Graham (box), Andy Kingslow (keys) Martin Brunsden (bass) Seán Horsman (guitar), this show mixes up traditional and original tunes with modern arrangements in a compelling and engaging mix of musical styles that promises an exhilarating evening of music.