Rhythmic Grace Abound at the Irish Fair of Minnesota!

[Photo source: Corda Mór website]

The Irish Fair of Minnesota would not be complete if it did not include demonstrations of the Irish dancers. When you see the Irish dancers perform you will be drawn to watching their masterful step movements and precise rhythm.

This year the Corda Mór Irish dancers will be one of many Minnesota dance groups performing in the Performance Dance Tent at the Irish Fair of Minnesota on August 8-10 at Harriet Island in St. Paul, MN.

Check the master schedule on the Irish Fair of Minnesota’s website for specific times and additional information.

Corda Mór Irish Dance

Corda Mór Irish Dance is located in Eden Prairie, MN. Highlights of the group include:

• 10 years of teaching Irish dance
• 120 students ranging in ages 4 to 20 who train year round
• Compete in competitions across the World
• Perform at many events including St. Patrick’s Day events, the Minnesota Feis and the St. Paul Autumn Feis

Fauna Gille is the owner and director of Corda Mór. Her sister Cassia Gille and Kailey Shern are the primary instructors. All three have impressive lists of accomplishments in Irish dance competitions and certifications.

[Source: Corda Mór Irish Dance website and performance at Kare 11 on YouTube]

Corda Mór dance performance

Did you know?

• Corda Mór means Great Heart
• Identical dresses worn by the dancers are called school dresses
• Solo dresses are the individually designed dresses worn by girls that have reached a certain level in competition
• Poodle socks are the high bumpy white socks that are worn by the girls
• Feis – (pronounced Fesh) is a festival; a gathering that includes Irish dance competitions as well as events and contests in other Gaelic arts
• Soft shoes (ballet-like shoes) are called ghillies and can also be referred to as poms or pumps
• Hard shoes (tap-like shoes) are also called heavies or jig shoes

(Source for portions: http://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/learning-the-language-of-irish-dance-definitions-of-common-irish-dance-words-terms-and-steps-132280378-238107511.html)

So plan out your trip today to the Irish Fair of Minnesota on August 8-10 by visiting its website. Make sure to include a visit to the Performance Dance Tent to watch the Corda Mór Irish Dancers! You won’t want to miss it!