Keepers of the Steps

150 Years of Irish Dancing in the San Francisco Bay Area

by Eileen M. Mize

There most certainly was green among the gold in the hills of California in the mid-1800s. The prospect of striking it rich during the Gold Rush was the hook needed to drive people to the west coast of a young nation—including the Irish! With their hopes of fortune, they brought their culture too. The centuries-old oral traditions of Irish music and dance made their way to California and took root in growing communities.

Congratulations to...

Molly Nadile and Hunter Polk the TWO Grand Prize winners of the 2021 Design a Dress contest

Molly and Hunter will each receive a FREE solo costume (with bling!) from Rising Star Designs!

 

Last Minute Gifts – Stocking Fillers

Are you seeking a gift that a dancer may both want and need? Sometimes it takes a village to buy a costume, so costume designers will offer gift vouchers/certificates to customers. You choose a denomination, and they will ship you a gift voucher. It is that simple. The dress businesses listed below are based in Ireland! Or choose from the popular IDM apparel or special Irish dance costume for your young dancers favorite doll. Print a copy, wrap it up and put it under the tree!! Your dancer will look forward to and love receiving a package in the mail - after the other Christmas gifts have been opened.

  1. 2021 Dream Gifts
  2. Irish Music & Dance Fans Mourn the Loss of Chieftains' Paddy Moloney
  3. The Global Irish Dancing Teacher Award Winners
  4. IDTANA Awards Scholarships to Stand-out Students
  5. Congratulations to these winners!
  6. Audition Alert - Trinity Irish Dance Company

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