fastest reel in the west

Subject: fastest reel in the west
From: The Sandman
Date: 25 Aug 24 - 03:33 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BesFBLsmwns
3:25
John Conneely dances a reel in his unique style. Gay Byrne introduces John Conneely from Knock, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: The Sandman
Date: 25 Aug 24 - 03:34 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BesFBLsmwns

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: GUEST,Steve Shaw
Date: 25 Aug 24 - 07:28 AM

What a hero!

As an aside, was that Planxty on the platform to the left, waiting to play?

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: Manitas_at_home
Date: 25 Aug 24 - 07:42 AM

and the Chieftains on the right.

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Aug 24 - 07:49 AM

And Séamus Ennis in the front row.

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Aug 24 - 07:52 AM

Aidan Vaughan battering steps

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: The Sandman
Date: 27 Aug 24 - 04:15 AM

Thanks

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 27 Aug 24 - 06:47 PM

California public school 1950's:

Heel and a toe 2x - alternate legs.
Slide-slide-slide
Tap right, tap left, tap both
Slap knees
Repeat - faster - faster

One "lad" learned a brilliant soft shoe to "Nola".

In this school ... the teachers had "critical curriculum" but were allowed to teach to each student's and teacher's strength. (music,dance,drama,art,composition,nature,etc)


Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Elementary state teacher of the twice
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: The Sandman
Date: 28 Aug 24 - 04:19 AM

https://www.google.com/search?q=irish+step+dancing+youtube+1960s&client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=ad1fe64d584e8890&sca_upv=1&ei=_NzOZs

Subject: RE: fastest reel in the west
From: leeneia
Date: 28 Aug 24 - 06:05 PM

Thanks for posting, Sandman. John Conneely dances well - erect carriage, flying feet, and he uses the dance floor. At the end, he doesn't even seem to be breathing hard. Well done!