Bridging the Gap: Uncovering the Connections Between Music & Dance

With support from the Arts Council of Ireland, I underwent a period of research collecting names and stories of influential instrumentalists within the Irish music tradition who also danced. These instrumentalists are frequently remembered only for their musical contributions and not for their ability to dance. This work was conducted to raise awareness of the inherent link between traditional Irish music and dance. It was presented at the Leitrim Dance Festival in Ireland, and at the Ward Music Archive in Milwaukee, USA in 2024.