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Irish Arts Center - Spring 2023 Classes are On Sale Now

Arts and Entertainment

March 10, 2023

From: Irish Arts Center

Registration Opens to the Public Today
This season, we're adding TEG-certified, in-person Irish lessons, a community reading group on Ulysses, and new master classes to our core offerings in language, music, dance, and literary arts. Spring term starts the week of April 10—explore the full course listing below!

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Class Spotlight

TEG-CERTIFIED IRISH LANGUAGE (IN PERSON)
IAC students now have the option to learn Irish through the TEG (Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge—European Certificate in Irish) framework with certified instructor Caoimhe Nic Giollarnáith!

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ENROLL IN LEVEL II

U FOR YOU! JOYCE'S ULYSSES FOR NEW READERS (AND RE-READERS) (IN PERSON)
Join Jonathan Goldman, president of the James Joyce Society and internationally recognized Joyce scholar, in what will be part reading group, part class. All are welcome, whether you're new to the novel or would like to revisit.

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EXPLORING THE ART OF PERFORMANCE: THE MANY STAGES (ONLINE)
Fiddler Liz Knowles delves into the many “stages” of performance, from concept to the practice room and to the stage and beyond. Developed for musicians of any level, but also a fascinating look behind the curtain for anyone who enjoys being part of the audience!

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IRISH TRADITIONAL SINGING MASTER CLASS: PART TWO (IN PERSON)
Explore traditional Irish singing in a friendly group environment. Students will learn to sing several traditional songs by ear, and instructor Carrie Erving will lead a discussion on the text and stylistic parameters of traditional Irish singing. Beginners welcome!

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Classes at a Glance
MUSIC

Bodhrán I: Introduction (In Person)
Bodhrán II: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Celtic Harp I: Introduction (Section A) (Online)
Celtic Harp I: Introduction (Section B) (In Person)
Celtic Harp II: Advanced Beginner (Online)
Harp Circle (In Person)
Concertina I: Beginners (In Person)
Concertina II: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle I: Absolute Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle II: Beginners (Online)
Fiddle III: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Fiddle IV: Early Intermediate (Online)
Fiddle V: Intermediate (Online)
Fiddle VI: Advanced (Special Edition) (Online)
Mandolin I: Beginners (Online)
Mandolin II: Advanced Beginners (Online)
Tin Whistle I: Beginners (Online)
Tin Whistle II: Advanced Beginners (Online)
Tin Whistle III: Intermediate (Online)
Learning Tunes by Ear I: Beginners (Online)
Introduction to Music Theory (Online)
Introduction to the Traditional Irish Session (In Person)

LANGUAGE

Irish Language I: Introduction (Section A) (Online)
Irish Language I: Introduction (Section B) (Online)
Irish Language I: Introduction (Section C) (Online)
Irish Language I: Introduction (Section D) (Online)
Irish Language II: Beginners (Online)
Irish Language III: Advanced Beginners (Online)
Irish Language IV: Early Intermediate (Online)
Irish Language V: Advanced Intermediate (Online)
Irish Language VI: Advanced (Online)
Tae agus Comhrá (Tea and Conversation) (Online)
TEG-Certified Irish Language Level I: Introduction
TEG-Certified Irish Language Level II: Beginners

DANCE

Step Dance I: Beginners (Section A) (In Person)
Step Dance II: Advanced Beginners (In Person)
Introduction to Hard Shoe (Online)
Set Dance: Irish Old Style Social Dance (In Person)

LITERATURE

U for You! Joyce's Ulysses for New Readers (and Re-Readers) (In Person)

KIDS AND FAMILY

Introduction to Irish Step Dance for Kids (In Person)

MASTER CLASSES

Exploring the Art Of Performance: The Many Stages (Online)
Irish Traditional Singing Master Class: Part Two (In Person)