Added: Feb 26, 2010
From: waltkennedy
Duration: 1:5
Stepping Forward is an evening of music and dance, combining the best of step dancing, Irish music and bagpiping in Chicago. Featured performers are Trinity Academy of Irish Dance, The City of Chicago Bagpipe Band and musical group The Four Courts, featuring Paddy Homan, Jimmy Keane, Maurice Lennon and Dennis Cahill.For nearly 30 years, Trinity Academy of Irish Dance has thrilled audiences with their inspiring showmanship. From humble beginnings in church basements to recent engagements as U.S. ambassadors on international stages, Trinity dancers consistently bring a unique energy and passion for Irish dance and culture. Not only is Trinity the first U.S. school to win a gold medal at the World Championships, but Trinitys total world medal count currently stands at 32. This unprecedented feat among American schools and their special opportunities for performance have solidified Trinitys reputation as the most widely recognized Irish dance school in the world.
Channel: Entertainment
Tags: steppingforward irish dance bagpipes irish music irish heritage trinity dance
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