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Title: A Passion for Irish Dance


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A Passion for Irish Dance
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  • There are many references to group or social
    dances performed in Ireland throughout the 16th
    and 17th centuries. However, most accounts were
    written by visiting English historians who were
    concerned with the social and economic conditions
    of the country rather than the dancing itself.
    They inform us that group or 'country' dances
    were performed by the Irish at social gatherings
    including weddings, fairs and holidays. These
    would have been simple dances which almost anyone
    could have joined and indeed they were not
    distinctly Irish but rather dances that were
    common throughout western Europe.

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  • The Marie Duffy Foundation has been established
    to provide financial assistance to aspiring
    dancers, musicians and choreographers so they may
    fulfil their dreams in the world of Irish Dance.
  • Irish Dance is constantly changing and evolving
    and it is the aim of the Foundation to identify
    and support the creative and inspirational
    individuals who will be at the cutting edge of
    dance excellence in the years ahead.

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  • The Foundation is already attracting huge
    interest and support and we believe it has a
    great contribution to make to the future of Irish
    Dance.
  • The Foundation is a registered private company
    and as a non-profit making organization, all net
    proceeds will be used to finance the awards which
    will be granted annually. See how we can help you
    for further information. For more details visit
    Irish Dance Funding website.
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