ConnollyDance : News http://www.connollydance.co.nz/ The Connolly School of Dance are a available for Public and Private engagements. The Troupe have a large repertoire of Traditional and Contemporary Irish dance sets. en-gb admin <> copyright Connolly Irish Dance School 2007-2008 <> site designed by Scéal admin@nospam.com (admin) admin@nospam.com (admin) Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:07:13 +1200 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:07:13 +1200 http://backend.userland.com/rss e107 (http://e107.org) 60 ConnollyDance : News http://www.connollydance.co.nz/e107_images/sceal_button.png http://www.connollydance.co.nz/ 88 31 The Connolly School of Dance are a available for Public and Private engagements. The Troupe have a large repertoire of Traditional and Contemporary Irish dance sets. St Patrick's Week http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.11.1
On the day itself we performed at O'Hagen's Irish Pub in the Viaduct from 12nonn right through to 9pm and it was absolutely wonderful and we had dancers from the age of 6years right through to 23years and each one of them gave 100% to a very appreciative audience.  We were fortunate to have dancing with us Des Bailey from Lord of the Dance who was magic to watch.

Our school has now re-opened its solo section which is quite exciting, and it is great to see some of our older dancers returning to the solos. 

That's it for now]]> dancingkiwi@nospam.com (Clare) Fri, 02 May 2008 22:10:29 +1200 http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.11.1 Christmas and 2008 http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.10.1 Well we had an absolutely wonderful Christmas with all our family back from overseas.  The traditional 'Ciaran' party was held for the five most wonderful ladies of the Irish Club - Kath Doran, Maggie Doran, Nell Delaney, Eileen Prendiville and Rose Coll and wow what a great night.  

Anyway the Connolly dancers have been performing over the Christmas period and one of the highlights was an Irish/Indian wedding which went down like a treat. 

With St. Patrick's week coming up, not too far away, we are now starting our practices of the amazing exhibitions that Ciaran has choreographed for the many bookings we have.  If anyone is looking for dancers for that time it is wise to get in early as we get so booked up over that time. 

So until next time, regards Clare 




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It was great to see our dancers on Outrageous Fortune on Tuesday night that was the result of a lot of practice and teaching. 

We are now involved in the welcoming of our Irish President, Mrs Mary McAleese who is arriving in the Hilton Hotel on Fri 2nd Nov.  This is a great honour to be a part of this prestigious visit.

We have many exhibitions coming up over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, including a wedding and some charity fundraisers.

Until the next time, cheers, Clare]]> dancingkiwi@nospam.com (Clare) Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:40:40 +1300 http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.9.1 Outrageous Fortune http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.8.1
I am currently holidaying in Galway, Ireland with Jim and we are staying with our daughter, Roisin, here.  Our other two daughters, Bernadette and Siobhan and son Ciaran are also here and we are having a lovely time together.  Galway is mad in the summer (not really good weather yet but they say it is coming!!!) and the Galway Races is coming up at the end of July and it will be 3 times as mad then.  It is just great to turn on the tv and see all the Irish Gaelic games and Irish dancing, the accents are so lovely.

That's all for now. 
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Bernadette has her dancing school in Connemara, Co. Galway and last weekend she adjudicated in the Aran Islands and loved it. 19 of her pupils will be competing in a local Feis next weekend and hopes they will all do well, good luck, Bernadette.

Myself and Jim hope to join them all in Ireland next month for the summer where we will be staying in our daughter Roisin's new house in Galway. Many friends from N.Z. will be visiting us while we are there and there will always be a bed if anyone wants one, just come over to Galway - the city of entertainment and fun.

Until next time, Slán.]]> dancingkiwi@nospam.com (Clare) Sat, 26 May 2007 19:26:06 +1200 http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.7.1 The Worlds http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.6.1
It is wonderful to be able to brienng back so many ideas and to be able to pass it onto our young dancers here and that is what it is all about.

I look forward to seeing the fruits of this experience at our local competitions as we are certainly up there with all the other world competitiors.


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Jordan Hunter has now returned from the Worlds and will be moving onto his new school at the Kay Hallissey School we will be so sorry to see him go and really miss him.
Jordan you will always be a part of the Connolly School and we will be watching your progress with great interest.
We wish you all the very best and trust you enjoy being in your new school.
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Also the best bit for me is that I will be there to see him dance for the first time on the World Stage!!!!

Good luck Jordan.]]> dancingkiwi@nospam.com (Clare) Sun, 25 Mar 2007 14:52:11 +1200 http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.3.1 Connolly Dance have a new Website! http://www.connollydance.co.nz/news.php?item.2.1
It's true!

Welcome to our inaugural website. From here you can contact us, see what we're up to and maybe find a out a bit about us which you may not have already known!

stay tuned for more updates.
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