MUSP1620

Traditional Irish Dance

This course will introduce students to the traditional dances of Ireland, including solo step dance footwork and group set and cil dances. The class will include warm-ups, technique, and choreography, as well as occasional short readings, video viewings, and music listening exercises. Students will gain an understanding of Irish traditional musical rhythms, while physically embodying their intrinsic connection to the dance patterns. An uplifting and invigorating class. All levels welcome.

Course overview

Department
Music Performance
School
MCAS
Credits
0

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.56 / 5

Based on 25 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Caitlin M Haggan
    Fall 2026
  • Caitlin Haggan
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.69/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Caitlin M Haggan · Brighton Dance Studio;Dance Studio 2; Rm 105;M 05:30PM-07:00PM · Offered