Thursday 20.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Pomezí
Friday 21.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Pomezí
Saturday 22.8. 10:00 — 11:40​, Studio
Sunday 23.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Studio

350 CZK (for 1 workshop)

Beginners:
In this workshop, we’ll focus on the fundamentals of tin whistle playing, developing core technical skills such as fingering, breath control, scales, exercises, piper’s grip, and basic ornamentation. Alongside technique, we’ll explore musicality and improvisation, work on a simple melody, and introduce key concepts of Irish traditional music.

Intermediate:
These lessons are intended for players with prior experience on the tin whistle (or low whistle). We will build on foundational skills while exploring a range of topics, including core concepts of Irish traditional music, stylistic elements, ornamentation, piper’s grip, variation and improvisation, and overall musicality. We will also consider the whistle’s role within a band, as well as approaches to accompaniment and arrangement.

Thursday 20.8. 10:00 — 11:00, Studio
Friday 21.8. 10:00 — 11:00, Studio

350 CZK (for 1 workshop)

In this workshop we will learn a few tunes. We will address embouchure technique, ornamentation, and phrasing. In case you are a complete beginner and cannot play the flute at all yet, please bring a whistle in D. You will need an Irish flute in D tuning. Technique and ornamentation for a classical silver flute won’t be addressed.

Thursday 20.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Pomezí
Sunday 23.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Klubovna

200 CZK (for 1 workshop)

The goal of the workshop will be to introduce participants to the principles of composing instrumental sets that can liven up any Irish session. Where to start? Where to continue? Where to end the set? The basic knowledge of the workshop should be that choosing tunes for sets so that they sound good at the session does not require any complicated magic, but just a little bit of ordinary musician’s thinking.

Thursday 20.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Studio

350 CZK

In these lessons we will focus on traditional and modern playing techniques.

Thursday 20.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Studio

350 CZK

This workshop will be taught in Czech language only.

The basics of tonal music theory with a view to practical application. You will learn how keys and their modes work, how chords are built in these keys, and finally — how to connect this knowledge with the instrument, ear, and musical imagination.

Friday 21.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Studio
Saturday 22.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Studio

350 CZK (for 1 workshop)

Would you like to learn a song? Would you like to learn a bit of Gàidhlig? Would you like to learn a song in Gàidhlig? Come and join us for this workshop!

Friday 21.8. 13:00 — 14:00, Kompas
Saturday 22.8. 13:00 — 14:00, Klubovna
Sunday 23.8. 13:00 — 14:00, Klubovna

free

Allspel is playing together, which can take two forms: classical, in which everyone plays a common repertoire, or one in which melodies are passed on and taught to each other. So, just choose a not too complicated tune and become a “teacher” for a short while, or come to be enriched by the other players.

Friday 21.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Studio

350 CZK

Loosely follows the workshop “Theory in Practice”.

This workshop will be taught in Czech language only.

The basics of harmony that are suitable for accompanying folk music. We will focus on a useful palette of chords, the relationships of these chords to each other, and how to use this palette to color the melodic line. 

Saturday 22.8. 10:00 — 11:00, Pomezí

350 CZK

Whether you are a musician or not, an advanced singer or a professional banshee, kulning can be a liberating experience. Originally a herding call, kulning is meant to carry far, and that’s it. No one says it has to be as pleasing to the ear as opera. Come and try kulning for yourself!

Saturday 22.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Klubovna
Sunday 23.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Klubovna

350 CZK (for 1 workshop)

The guitar workshop focuses on three styles of accompaniment for folk music – a traditional approach, modern style and a search for a melancholic sound in DADGAD tunning.

Saturday 22.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Pomezí

200 CZK

Let’s dive into the rhythms and sounds. Together we’ll discover what can be played on the bodhran and how to use it in different musical genres.

Saturday 22.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Pomezí
Sunday 23.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Pomezí

200 CZK (for 1 workshop)

In this workshop, we will explore traditional Swedish songs and bring them to life together. We will shape gentle harmonies as our voices blend, letting the music grow naturally within the group. Instrumentalists — especially guitar players — are invited to join and add their own colours to the sound.

Saturday 22.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Studio

350 CZK

The workshop loosely follows the workshops “Theory in Practice” and “Harmonizing”.

This workshop will be taught in Czech language only.

Are you a string instrument accompanist and bored at a session? A big fifth sextachord for you! Even such dirty words can be smuggled into folk music. We will explore wider possibilities of chord building and voice leading.

Sunday 23.8. 10:00 — 11:00, Pomezí

350 CZK

Whether you are a musician or not, an advanced singer or a professional banshee, kulning can be a liberating experience. Originally a herding call, kulning is meant to carry far, and that’s it. No one says it has to be as pleasing to the ear as opera. Come and try kulning for yourself!

Thursday 20.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Taneční sál

200 CZK

Are you just getting to know Irish ceilí dancing, are you confused about what Irish dances should look like when you have to do something with your hands and feet at the same time, or do you just want to refresh your knowledge of the basics? In this workshop, we will focus on handwork to give each hold strength and the figures geometric precision; we will also look at why they took on their current form. We will also discuss some step elements to give you lightness and confidence when dancing.

Thursday 20.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Taneční sál

350 CZK

You can’t tell the right leg from the left? Or you’re a pro, but you want to get your dancing to a new level? It doesn’t matter, we’ll bring to light the cornerstones of dancing and have a look at how they fit together. The workshop is rooted in balfolk, but will be of use to anyone who keeps their legs moving.

Thursday 20.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Taneční sál

350 CZK

Let’s try the magic of Scottish step dancing together. It’s a traditional soft-shoe solo dance with roots in step dancing and distinctive ballet elements. The rather slower pace and emphasis on elegance of movement is friendly to beginners, and advanced dancers of all stripes will enjoy it as well.

Friday 21.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Taneční sál
Saturday 22.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Taneční sál

350 CZK (for 1 workshop)

Social dances combining the elegance of French quadruplets and the freedom of Irish music. Suitable for complete beginners, individuals and couples, students, adults and seniors. Set dances are primarily fun and relaxing. In the lesson we will teach basic steps, basic movements and then whole dance.

Friday 21.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Taneční sál

350 CZK

We have a good number of preserved Irish ceilí dances, but that does not prevent us from creating new regional dances. In this workshop we will look at how such a new dance can be put together, what to watch out for and what to decide on when creating. In the lesson we will create a new dance, which we will test in the process to see how well it works. The workshop is suitable for those who want to get a feel for the process of creating dances, for those who like to create and for those who will just test the dance with us. For creation it is important to have some overview of the steps used in Irish ceilí.

Friday 21.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Pomezí

350 CZK

Le slow: the ultimate toolbox for strong & soft connection in couple dance.

Friday 21.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Taneční sál

200 CZK

The simplest and most spontaneous that Scottish dancing has to offer. Suitable for everyone, including beginners and non-dancers. Let’s not think for a moment and just dance for a while.

Friday 21.8. 15:00 — 16:40, Pomezí

350 CZK

In this workshop, we will learn the basics of the Swedish partner dance family called polska. We will get to know the movement qualities used in Nordic traditional dances as well as how to connect comfortably to our partner and the music. Bakmes is one way to turn as a pair in this kind of dancing. We will dance by ourselves and in pairs, no need to bring a partner!

Saturday 22.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Taneční sál

350 CZK

We will learn the basic steps that are a shared repertoire of various percussive dance styles from different regions. We will break down the basic improvisation method and build a personal vocabulary of steps to practice. We will explore the possibilities and creative potential of these steps as expressive, choreographic and musical means.

Saturday 22.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Taneční sál

200 CZK

Festnoz42: the dancer’s guide to galaxy of Breton dances common & uncommon.

Sunday 23.8. 10:00 — 11:40, Taneční sál

350 CZK

We will learn a few steps in reel and jig times and their variations. We will explore how the distribution of weight on the feet impacts technique, posture, and personal style.

Sunday 23.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Taneční sál

200 CZK

Breton dances from the source. Learn to stomp the dance floor from one of the most famous traditional dance groups from Rennes. Authenticity guaranteed.

Sunday 23.8. 13:00 — 14:40, Pomezí

350 CZK

Let’s create a new regional Scottish ceilidh! In this workshop, we’ll explore how to put together a new dance, what to watch out for, and how to make decisions during the creative process. Over the course of the session, we’ll create a new dance and test it to see how well it works. The workshop is suitable for those who want to get a taste of the dance-creation process, for those who enjoy creating, and for those who will simply be testing the dance with us. To participate in the creation, it is important to have some familiarity with the steps used in Scottish ceilidhs.