Edinburgh harp-player Maeve Gilchrist and American percussive dancer Nic Gareiss explore the sonic and choreographic possibilities of fingers and feet. Shedding aesthetic presumptions of their respective 'instruments,' Maeve and Nic are rapidly gaining renown as one of the most innovative duos to emerge from the American acoustic roots scene.
In this workshop, Maeve and Nic open their artistic process, sharing a deep respect for traditional music and culture while drawing on contemporary elements of sound, movement, rhythm and improvisation. In doing so, the duo re-imagines harping and step dance to approach original composition as well as traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Scandinavia, and the United States.
“A show-stopper…the most inventive and expressive step dancer on the scene. The nimble Gareiss called forth visions of Fred Astaire.” – Daniel Gewertz, The Boston Herald
"If there’s a soundtrack to a fine summer, this is it. If there’s a musician who can bask in tradition yet immerse herself musically in the multicoloured experience of life, it’s Gilchrist." – Siobhan Long, Irish Times
The duo will also be performing this evening at 7 pm.
Tickets
4:30 Workshop (Youth) $5 | Workshop + Concert (Youth) $17
4:30 Workshop (18+) $20 | Workshop + Concert (18+) $35
Payment can also be dropped off or mailed to Michigan Academy of Folk Music 451 Columbia Ave Ste E2 Holland, MI 49423