AIDA NSW is the state branch of the Australian Irish Dancing Association.
\nIt is made up of qualified teachers registered with An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha, Dublin.
\nThis international organisation was established in the 1930s to set standards for teaching and later adjudicating. It also publishes a handbook of Ceili dances as well as overseeing competitons also known as feisannas.
\nThis includes the Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne – The World Irish Dancing Championships.
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President
\n\nCharmain May ADCRG
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\nVice Presidents
\nJan Currie-Henderson ADCRG
\nJane Berne ADCRG
Ann Derwent ADCRG
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\nSecretary
\nSarah Hockley TCRG
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\nTreasurer
\nTegan Horwood TCRG
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\nMinutes Secretary
Eleanor Grose TCRG
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\n\nNSW Delegate
\nGenevieve Carroll TCRG
This traditional dance form originated in Ireland but is popular worldwide, thanks to shows such as Riverdance.
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\nThe fast footwork, rhythmical beats and energetic jumps make it the ideal workout for both girls and boys.
\nSome may want to learn for fitness and fun while others may choose to hone their craft by dancing competitively.
Dance masters appeared in Ireland in the second half of the 18th century where they would travel from village to village, teaching locals intricate steps.
\nA fiddler or a piper usually accompanied them and their arrival bought great excitement.
\nRival dance masters would also challenge each other at local fairs – dancing until one collapse from exhaustion!
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\nToday dedicated and trained teachers pass their love of this dance onto students from all cultural backgrounds. While it is steeped in tradition, Irish dancing is always evolving. You will find classes in most corners of the globe!
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