Irish Kaledioscope at West Side School

February 1, 2010 by kaypaden
Filed under Community Arts

On January 11, 2010, West Side School and community was entertained and educated by Dearbhail Finnegan and Robin Slater, a couple from County Meath, Ireland.

During their travels, West Side School was the only one in the state of Arkansas that they visited. Assemblies and workshops were held during the day for the elementary students and teachers. The students learned about the culture of Ireland. They enjoyed slide shows of Ireland, the homes, the athletics, the dances, and places of interest. Playing the harp, the tin whistle, and the bodhran, they “WOWED” the children and staff with their music. Children volunteered to participate in the Irish broom dance, and play the bodhran.

On Monday night, there were around 200 in attendance for an additional performance. Also the sixth graders danced the square dance under the direction of the West Side music teacher, Sharon Waters.

What a wonderful educational experience!

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