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| Camp Rince Ceol Irish dance camp Photo: Courtesy Sheila Ryan-Davoren |
For thirteen years, Camp Rince Ceol has been known as the
camp “where Irish dancers spend their summers.” Now, young adults, ages 19-24, have a chance to experience the highly acclaimed Irish dance camp.
Camp Rince Ceol is a summer camp for Irish dancers who want
to increase their knowledge of all things Irish dance. Sheila Ryan-Davoren, TCRG began the camp with her husband, Tony Davoren, after they both toured with
Riverdance in the Lee Company. Together, they formed a camp that
combines an intense study of the sport of Irish dancing with a fun summer camp
experience. Sheila says, “I wanted to incorporate summer-time feeling with
classroom instruction.”
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| Campers take a break from classes at Camp Rince Ceol Photo: Courtesy Sheila Ryan-Davoren |
After receiving many requests to allow older dancers to
attend camp, Sheila and Tony decided to invite dancers ages 19-24 to attend
Camp Rince Ceol. During the third session of camp in New York, young adults will come together to increase their learning of Irish dance and culture.
Young adult dancers receive all of the benefits of their
younger counterparts: a full curriculum of core classes, bonus classes, amazing
meals, clean rooms (no tents here), night-time activities, and an opportunity
to showcase what they have learned. In addition to the regular privileges,
young adults get a few extra perks. They
are allowed the use of cell phones, have access to a Wi-Fi network during camp,
and are treated to an off-campus dinner with instructors.
Sheila wants Irish dancers to have a great experience
socializing, having fun and sharing the love of Irish dance. Sheila says, “Camp
is fun, but we are there for a reason—the kids work hard. “
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| Camp Rince Ceol campers "hand dancing" Photo: Courtesy Sheila Ryan-Davoren |
What you should know about Camp Rince Ceol:
All of the Irish dance instructors at Camp Rince Ceol are
former touring group members from such shows as Riverdance and Lord of the
Dance. A list of instructors can be found on the Camp Rince Ceol website.
Camp Rince Ceol is open to campers ages 8-24.
In addition to core Irish dancing classes, other classes
include language, sports (hurling, rugby), show steps, behind the scenes,
ballet, yoga, foot care, rhythm and timing, footwork, stage presence, and Irish
dance and music history.
Camp Rince Ceol has been approved by An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha as an "Open Workshop" for 2012 and therefore is exempt from any association/affiliation rules.
Camp Rince Ceol has been approved by An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha as an "Open Workshop" for 2012 and therefore is exempt from any association/affiliation rules.
There are two locations: Dunn School, Los Olivos, California
and Union College in Schenectady, New York.
Young adults are invited to attend Camp Rince Ceol in New York
during the week of July 29th-August 3rd.
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