siamsoir...
...Scotland's Premiere Irish Dance Theatre Company
Performances
This is not just Irish Dance - this is Siamsoir Irish Dance: bringing you Fusion Choreography since 1999.
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Classes
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Workshops
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Who we are - Irish Dance Performance Specialists.
Translated from its Gaelic origins, siamsoir means
'the entertainers'. As an independent performance Irish dance company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, we strive to be just that. We are Scotland's Premiere Irish Dance Theatre Company.
Our Mission
The work of the company creates opportunities for participation in dance for everyone.
Our Vision
Through dance we want to encourage people to learn about the benefits of exercise and healthy eating and hopefully lead longer and healthier lives.
Message from the Director
I had dreamt of Siamsoir Celtic Dance Company for years before making it a reality in 2005. When I set out, I envisioned a company that would perform at social and corporate events, guaranteeing a spectacular performance without exception. Within Siamsoir's first month we had achieved that goal and I knew that we had something unique; something that should be shared with more audiences. Little did I know the things we would achieve as a group and how we would grow.
I set the aim in 2005 that each year we would achieve something bigger and better; to constantly improve what we had, I am more than proud to say that Siamsoir has done this year after year.
Thank you
I know that the dedication and passion of the Academy students, Performance Troupe dancers and Management Team are the reasons that Siamsoir continues to produce such excellence.
As Siamsoir expands, I know their dedication will carry us to new levels of achievement.
I hope you will join us on our journey – Jennifer Roxburgh
2012 : The Prophecy was such a critical success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011 that it has inspired Jennifer to tour in Scotland.
New relationships with other dance companies have been created. Siamsoir will work with Red Flame Dance company to deliver two new beginner classes in Haddington starting in September 2011. Our ongoing relationship with Edinburgh University will mean the continuation of the beginner Irish Dance class at the Dance society.
There will be more workshops in the new season with the first corporate workshop happening in September.
Free classes and performances will be offered to all the local primary schools, community groups and organisations in Leith.
Siamsoir will take part in Dancebase's Big Dance in July and the Best Dance Group Competition in October.
There will be big news coming in August 2012 so keep up to date by joining our newsletter by emailing info@siamsoir.co.uk or signing up on the contact page.
2011: It has been an extremely busy year with more bookings than ever for the Performance Troupe and an average of one new student joining the Academy per week.
'The Prophecy', the third in the series of Irish dance theatre shows was performed at the Edinburgh FestivalFringe.With incredible reviews from the critics, including a four star review from Broadway Baby and impressive audience reviews, this has been our most profitable and successful show to date.
The Performance Troupe will make appearances as guest entertainers at festivals and competitions throughout Britain and Europe.
The annual St Patrick's Day event 'Celtic Celebrations' was completely sold out for 2011.
2010: In 2010 Siamsoir hosted the first annual ‘Celtic Celebrations’ evening which showcased live Celtic music and dance on St Patrick’s Day (17th March) in the VooDoo Rooms, Edinburgh. 2010 saw the launch of the Academy of Performance Irish Dance.
2009: In the following year, 2009, the troupe took their second Irish dance theatre show ‘Celtic Caledonia’ to Birnam Arts Centre and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We had a bigger stage and welcomed bigger audiences which resulted in a nod of ‘Best of the Fringe’ by the Scotsman newspaper.
2008: Siamsoir branced out and relocated to Edinburgh increasing the amount of events we performed at and increasing the size of the troupe. This was the first year that auditions were held for the troupe.
2007: In 2007 we took this show ‘Battle for Eire’ to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A management team was established to help me cope with the increased work that the Fringe created.
2006: In 2006 I wrote, directed and choreographed our first Irish dance theatre show premiering in St Andrews. The Troupe started to grow and positions were sought after.
2005: The company was launched in St Andrews, with the help of 11 other dancers who were interested in doing more performances. We've never looked back since!