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Showing posts with label Trinity Irish Dancers. Show all posts

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Conan Irish dances... with Trinity!

Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am a night owl. An insomniac. Nocturnal even. Basically, I just stay up too late most of the time. Now, this creates problems for me, as I'm not a morning person [and that's putting it gently], but my late-night waking hours also lead to a great deal of exciting TV watching. For a long time, I've loved watching Conan O'Brien during the wee hours of the night. He's goofy and weird and off kilter and I adore him. I can't fathom how much he's made me laugh over the years, but nothing tops his adventures in Irish step dancing with the Trinity Academy.

In case you missed this hilarious segment on Conan, Monday night [perhaps you were sleeping, like a normal  person!], it's available right here to watch, as Conan and the Trinity Irish dancers practice the art of dancing without moving their arms..


Are you crying because that was so funny? I was am...obviously I watched again it for the umpteenth time...

What's my favorite part [besides tall, gangly Conan awkwardly dancing/doing push-ups], you ask? The two, clearly recognizable shiny, silver World Championship trophies sitting on a table as Conan goes on his tour-de-bars. I suppose that's what happens at this legendary school where winning World Championships is the norm... they're just so spectacular that they have Worlds trophies floating about the Irish American Heritage Center willy-nilly :) No big deal. If I had one of those, it would be snuggled in bed with me every night while I watch Conan.

Haven't had enough yet? The behind-the-scenes video is equally parts funny [thanks to Conan and his waistcoat & headband, Michael Flatley inspired performance costume] and impressive [thanks to the unsurpassed precision of Trinity's dancers].



Kudos to Trinity's Erin Gradus, for not missing a beat [literally, she was drumming!] after Conan accidentally kicked her in the face! She even smiled! What a professional :) Fabulously done, Conan & Trinity! 

Keep Dancing,
Moira

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Monday, June 11, 2012

TV for Bunheads ...& Wigheads!

The week of June 11th is an exciting time for TV-addicted for Irish dancers! With Trinity Irish Dancers & Strictly Irish Dancing airing this week, along with ballet programs Bunheads and Breaking Pointe, there will be no shortage of entertainment [or inspiration to practice] this week! All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.  

Monday (June 11): 
9:00 PM - Bunheads [ABC Family]
Bunheads premiers tonight on ABC Family! Although it's not Irish dancing, this ballet series should be a great show for wigheads [that's us, Irish dancers!] and bunheads alike to watch this summer. I know I'm looking forward to watching getting addicted to this show.


11:00 PM- Trinity Irish Dancers on Conan [TBS]
Conan has taken his show to the Historic Chicago Theater this week, and what's a visit to Chicago without Trinity? Trinity Irish Dancers are old pros at TV appearances! I'm so excited to see what they have in store for Team Coco tonight! Here they are on an older episode of the Today Show:



Tuesday (June 12):
9:00 PM - Dance Moms [Lifetime]
From hard working and talented young dancers, to crazy moms, and crazier Abby Lee, Dance Moms is a guilty pleasure for many dancers [including myself!]...but why should we feel bad about watching? Try this "Dance Moms Workout" for a guilt-free television experience :)
From tumblr
Wednesday (June 13):
10:00 PM - Strictly Irish Dancing  [TLC]
Originally aired on Ireland's TV3, this documentary about the 2011 World Championships is not to be missed [and I'm not just saying that because my teacher, Karl Drake, other Drake dancers, and my friend & new TCRG Caitlin Kelly make an appearances]. TLC will be showing a shortened 1-hour version of the documentary, but the whole movie is available to watch online. Visit RincePop! to watch Strictly Irish Dancing in its entirety.


Thursday (June 14):
8:00 PM - Breaking Pointe [the CW]
Breaking Pointe takes a look into the world of professional ballet dancers, filmed behind the scenes at Utah's Ballet West. I definitely want to wear a tutu & pointe shoes, and watch this reality series all summer!


Keep Dancing,
Moira
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