Payson Scottish Festival

The following performers will be entertaining on the bandstand for the 2009 Payson Scottish Festival:

An Dragan Ceilteach

An Dragan Ceilteach, which means "Celtic Dragon," is an Irish dance group based in Riverton, Utah and is under the direction of Leia Rundquist. The group is comprised of dancers ranging from age four to adult. They perform raditional soft and hard shoe Irish step dances including jigs and reels. Their choreography includes modern adaptations of the historical dances while preserving traditional steps. For information contact: Leia Rundquist (801) 548-6663 or Liesl Allred (801) 446-5328 or Lisl Barney (801) 856-2564.

Celtic Country Dancers

Celtic Country Dancers are a group who enjoy their shared Scottish heritage and who take their dance lessons from Alice Drake. Beginning and advanced dancers enjoy working together to perfect their expertise and style. The Celtic Country Dancers perform at various ethnic functions. For additional information call Alice Drake at (801) 943-8694.

Anne-Marie Hildebrandt with Citrine

Citrine is a 12-woman vocal group founded by singer/songwriter Anne-Marie Hildebrandt. A graduate and former faculty member of The Juilliard School, Ms. Hildebrandt is the creator of the highly successful songbook At Jesus’ Knee, as well as a number of titles published by Hinshaw and others. Besides writing much sought-after songs and arrangements, she is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer and recording artist, fresh from her debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in a performance with the famed Bobby McFerrin.

Oceans Apart

Oceans Apart, as the name suggests, combine the traditional music from the British Isles and America. The music is taken from the oral Celtic tradition common to Ireland, Scotland and Wales; a tradition -- passed down from father to son for countless generations --that was carried with, and survived the Atlantic crossing of the hungry, disadvantaged and merely adventurous emigres of previous centuries, as, below decks, they danced and played their way to the new world.

The instruments are likewise the traditional penny whistles, bagpipes and flute that you would expect, along with mandolins, guitars and banjos picked up along the way. The dances -- jigs, reels and hornpipes -- are likewise embedded in the old-world culture that has flourished on these shinning shores!
www.OceansApartMusic.com

Power Academy of Irish Dance

Power Academy of Irish Dance, directed by veteran champion Lisa Power Steinmetz, T.C.R.G., performs traditional and contemporary Irish Step dancing. Classes are offered in American Fork, Payson, and Southern California. All dancers are accepted regardless of age or experience. Come learn the traditional dances of Ireland in a family environment! For information contact Aubree Shelley at (801) 344-5650 or email poweracademyutah@yahoo.com. Feel free to visit us on the web at www.PowerIrishDance.com.

Rinceoiri Don Spraoi

Rinceoiri Don Spraoi is pronounced "rin-cory don spree" which is Irish Gaelic for "dancing for fun." RDS provides students an opportunity to experience the rich traditions of Irish dance and music individually as well as within our communities. We begin taking students for instruction at age eight and adults are also encouraged to join. While our program is focused toward performing, no student is required to be a performer. We encourage anyone interested to come and learn Irish Step Dance just for the fun of it.

Past Performers

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2007