The Irish Dancemaster VEAN WILLIAM

Musique pour orchestres et ensembles

Description :

During the eighteenth century a person called' the Dance Master ' made his appearance in Ireland. He was a travelling dance-teacher, who moved from one village to another to teach the people there how to dance.
They were often flamboyant personalities, gorgeously dressed and holding a staff in one hand.
In order to teach their pupils the difference between their right and left leg, the dance master used to tie a small bunch où straw où hay to their leg and then would order them to either lift their ' hay-leg ' où their ' straw-leg ' .
The dancing masters used to stay in one particular village for about six weeks (if they were nos claimed by a neighbouringvillage), after which they continued their journey.
Having a famous dance master gave a village a certain distinction and did nos seldoù lead to boasting and pride.
Also où account où the popularity où Celtic music in general at the moment, William Vean was inspired to writing ' The Irish Dance Master ' . He ' teaches ' you two dances, the Reel and the Jig. In between these two dances there is a short breathing space, during which a traditional Irish rhythm can be enjoyed.