Workshop: Jig, Swig and Drum! 🥁🇮🇪

Drum and dance the rhythms of Ireland at our very first bodhrán and Irish step dancing workshop at the London Irish Centre! 🥁 🇮🇪

This is an all-ability adult workshop for absolute beginners to experienced drummers and dancers. Together we will explore Irish rhythms with our feet and on the drum.

Note: There will be a session at 11am and another at 2pm. If your preferred session is booked, take a look at availability at the alternative time or you can join the waitlist.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Opening demo from Jessie and Ruari
• Group rhythm warm up
• 2 x 40 minutes break out sessions to learn the fundamentals of reels and jig rhythms on the bodhrán and with your very own feet!
• There will be a variety of rhythms taught for absolute beginners all the way to experienced dancers and drummers, so there is something for everyone!
• Group percussion performance using our new jig and reel rhythms.
• Everyone welcome to join afterwards for a swig in the London Irish Centre bar, which serves hot, soft and alcoholic drinks as well as a range of Irish snacks and treats! 🍻☕

ABOUT RUAIRI

Ruairi Glasheen is an award-winning percussionist, composer and film maker based in London. Obsessed by drums and rhythm from an early age, he made his musical debut on the Irish bodhran at the age of 4. In 2013, Ruairi graduated from The Royal College of Music with 1st Class Honours and recipient of the President’s Award from HRH Prince Charles.

Ruairi leads a truly diverse career in music. He performs with numerous artists and ensembles, collaborates with arts organisations to create high impact and inclusive education projects and is in demand as a presenter, workshop leader and facilitator.

ABOUT JESSIE

Jessie Leach founded Jig and a Swig in 2019 after a competitive career in Irish dancing which included being crowned Great Britain, All-Ireland and North American Champion, as well as placing 3rd in the World Championships. in 2016, Jessie qualified as an Irish dance teacher with An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha, before joining the cast of Riverdance. She has since toured the globe with shows including Celtic Legends, Magic of the Dance, and Celtic Fyre. Career highlights include dancing to a live TV audience of 200 million at the Alibaba Gala in Shanghai, and on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway with Riverdance.

Jessie's previous charity-sector work - at organisations such as Women for Women International, The Jo Cox Foundation and the London Marathon Foundation - has shaped her inclusive and community-focused approach to teaching Irish dancing, where joy and togetherness always comes first.

11am Session: https://bookwhen.com/jigandaswig/e/ev-ssxl-20241006110000
2pm Session: https://bookwhen.com/jigandaswig/e/ev-shph-20241006140000