Workshops & Gigs

Irish Dancing Instructors Course 2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de

For information and registration please contact:
natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de

The structure of this course follows the syllabus of the Irish National Folk Company Dublin and includes tuition in softshoe, hardshoe and céilí dancing, music theory, anatomy and educational theory. If you pass the final exam, you qualify for an INFC instructor's certificate (graded exam). If you register through an ADTV dance school, the course will qualify you for a "Fachtanzlehrer" certificate.
Except for recap units, you can also register for individual units of the instructors course. If you are interested in the program, let us know and we'll send you the syllabus. If there are any questions about course details, just drop us a mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de

Dates for 2018 in Wiesbaden:
Module 1: Beginners Level
25.-26.11.17
16.-17.12.17
13.-14.01.2018
Module 2: Primary Level
03.-04.02.2018
03.-04.03.2018
21.-22.04.2018
Module 3: Intermediate Level
26.-27.05.2018
16.-17.06.2018
27.-28.10.2018

Dates for 2019 in Wiesbaden: Module 1: Beginners Level
26.-27.01.19
16.-17.02.19
06.-07.04.19
Module 2: Primary Level
Dates for module 2 will be announced as soon as we know them.

18.03.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Céilí-evening 6pm-9pm: Irish figure dancing for everyone!
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)

15.04.2018

27.04.-01.05.2018

Burg Fürsteneck
Am Schloßgarten 3
36132 Eiterfeld
Tel.: 06672-92020
(see also www.burg-fuersteneck.de)
E-Mail: bildung@burg-fuersteneck.de
Irish Stepdancing (hardshoe, softshoe, céilí) intensive at "Irish in den Mai".
This course is taught by Natalie Westerdale and Petra Marquardt, both senior instructors of the Irish National Folk Company, Dublin.
At the same time, Sabrina Palm and Ekhart Topp will be teaching the Irish dance music ensemble class.

06.05.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Meditative and Folklore Dance Evening: Easter Time (with Tanja Cibulski)
Sunday 7-9 pm
Easter has come and gone, but Easter time only really ends with Ascension. This dance evening will focus on the different aspects and significance of Easter in several cultures and traditions. Dances will range from contemplative to lively.
Course fee 10,-
This dance workshop is organized by Tanja Cibulski, www.herz-und-atemraum.de. For more information and registration please e-mail tanja@herz-und-atemraum.de

12.-13.05.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Due to great demand:
The tenth masterclass with Riverdance's principal dancer and choreographer Colin Dunne in Wiesbaden!

Info

Masterclass
with Colin Dunne
(PDF download)

02.06.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Jam session - jazz tap improvisation: Saturday 9.30-11.30 am
Irish Jam - Irish dancing improvisation: Saturday 11.30-13.30 am
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)

29.07.-05.08.2018

In the summer, students of the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing regularly go to Dublin for an intensive training week with Angeline Whelan, Artistic Director of the Irish National Folk Company.
Interested? Want to join us?
For information and registration contact Natalie Westerdale:
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de

01.09.2018

21.-22.09.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Action packed program with Wiesbaden tanzt:
Friday 21st September 2018:
5.30-7 pm Workshop: Crossover Styles in Tap and Step Dancing: Tap, Irish, Cape Breton, Flatfooting, Sean nós and more
7.30 pm Scotch4 and Natalie Westerdale unplugged in concert
Saturday 22nd September 2018:
11-12 am Workshop: Meditative Morning Session
12.30-1.30 pm Workshop: Meditative Round Dances and Folklore Dances
4.30-6 pm Workshop: Crossover Styles in Tap and Step Dancing: Tap, Irish, Cape Breton, Flatfooting, Sean nós and more
6-7 pm Workshop: Basic Steps for Irish Dancing and Céilí Dancing
7.30-10 pm Grand Céilí Evening with Live Music by Scotch4
All of these take place at the Fiddle and Feet School of Dancing. We also have a student showcase on Saturday morning at our Tanzstelle in Luisenforum, and our annual flashmob through the city will start there at 1 pm and finish at Mauritiusplatz at 2 pm. Learn the choreography and join in!

Info

"Wiesbaden tanzt":
• Flyer (PDF download)
• Programme (PDF download)

20.-21.10.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Jazz Tap Technique: How to get loose feet for shuffles, speed up paddle & roll and cope with pullbacks!
5-hour weekend special: Saturday and Sunday 11.00 am - 1.30 pm
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)

03.-04.11.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Technique for Softshoe Dancing: Leg extension, turn out and lots of other details...
(suitable for levels primary and up)
5-hour weekend special: Saturday and Sunday 11.00 am - 1.30 pm
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)

03.-04.11.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Technique for Hardshoe Dancing Focus on clear rhythm and sound quality...
(Suitable for levels primary and up)
5-hour weekend special: Saturday and Sunday 2.00 - 4.30 pm
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)

10.11.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Rhine Main Dance Day: Crossover céilí evening
Saturday 10th November 2018:
11.30-1 pm: Crossover Style Tap and Step Dancing: Flatfooting, Cape Breton, Sean nós and the like...
5-8 pm: Crossover céilí evening
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)

10.-11.11.2018

Volkshochschule Wiesbaden
Alcide-de-Gasperi-Str. 4-5
65197 Wiesbaden
Tel.: 0611-9889-0
(s. auch www.vhs-wiesbaden.de)
E-mail: anmeldung@vhs-wiesbaden.de
Irish stepdancing for beginners with and without previous Irish dancing experience (with live music):
Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm-4.30pm

25.11.2018

08.-09.12.2018

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Irish Dancing Workshop with Ronan McCormack, Dublin:
Level 1: Up to Primary (Saturday 2-4 pm, Sunday 11am-1pm)
Level 2: Easy Intermediate (Saturday 4.30-6.30 pm, Sunday 1.30-3.30 pm)
Level 3: Intermediate and Open (Saturday 7-9 pm, Sunday 4-6 pm)
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)

Infos

Workshop with
Ronan McCormack
(PDF download)

01.12.2018

23.-24.02.2019

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Instructors' Top Up Course: Weekend seminar for participants of the Irish Dancing Intstructors Course.
Course content:
Solo Set: Jockey to the Fair
Creating interest in treble reel steps
Technique for Softshoe and Hardshoe Dancing
Céilí Dances
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)

23-24.03.19

Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing
Dantestr. 1
D65189 Wiesbaden
Tel. & Fax: 0611-443544
E-mail: natalie@fiddle-and-feet.de
Sean Nós Dancing Workshop with Mary Beth Taylor, Dublin
Details TBA
(see also our other dance classes at the Fiddle & Feet School of Dancing)