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Irish Dance
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Irish Dancing
Print Magazine
Covid-19 Pandemic
Irish Dance Music
Celtic Junction Arts Center
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St. Paul, United States
University Of Maryland
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A podcast exploring the rich tapestry of Irish dance and the community who loves it. Hosted by Julia Topper, ethnomusicologist and Irish dance competitor and teacher, and Kristo Sween, 20-year Irish dance dad, live camera director for FEIStv, and Operations Manager at the Celtic Junction Arts Center.

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In this episode of Planxty, we talk to the world-renowned Irish dance artist, choreographer, educator, and creative producer Ciara Sexton. Tune in hear about her myriad projects - including her children's book, My First Book of Irish Dance (available... more

This month, Julia and Kristo chat with Brian O'Sullivan, a feis musician, actor, comedian, and fellow podcaster. Tune in and hear about Brian's earliest feis memories, his take on musical storytelling and the development of his musical style, and how... more

Part 2 of 2: Your hosts deliver their recap of CLRG Worlds 2026 and all the amazingness it was, before rolling part 2 of their conversation with Cormac O'Se & Natalie Nugent O'Shea. In this half of the conversation, they dig deeper into teaching, tea... more

Part 1 of 2: Julia and Kristo sit down with friends, collaborators and colleagues Cormac O'Se & Natalie Nugent O'Shea to talk Irish dance teaching, the different paths that led them both to Riverdance, and the value of dance and music productions for... more

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Ciara Sexton
Renowned Irish dancer, five‑time world and all‑Ireland champion; principal dancer in Riverdance, Heartbeat of Home, and Lord of the Dance; author and educator
Independent artist / Irish dance world
Episode: Ciara Sexton
Brian O'Sullivan
Actor, comedian, podcaster, and FESH musician
Episode: Brian O'Sullivan
Cormac O'Shea
Co-owner of the Celtic Junction Arts Center and co-founder of O'Shea School of Irish Dance
Celtic Junction Arts Center; O'Shea School of Irish Dance
Episode: Cormac O'Se & Natalie Nugent O'Shea Pt. 2
Natalie Nugent O'Shea
Co-owner of the Celtic Junction Arts Center and director of the non-profit
Celtic Junction Arts Center; O'Shea School of Irish Dance
Episode: Cormac O'Se & Natalie Nugent O'Shea Pt. 2
Sean O'Brien
Irish dance musician, co-creator of FEIS app and FEIS TV collaborator
FEIS app / FEIS TV
Episode: Sean O'Brien & Liam O'Sullivan
Liam O'Sullivan
Irish dance musician, collaborator with Sean and part of the same musical circle
FEIS app / Irish dance music scene
Episode: Sean O'Brien & Liam O'Sullivan
Scott Doherty
Mindset coach and world champion Irish dancer
Episode: Scott Doherty
Colleen Falco
Founder and Creative Director of Irish Dance Globe
Irish Dance Globe
Episode: Colleen Falco & Hollie Geraghty - The Irish Dance Globe
Hollie Geraghty
Editor of Irish Dance Globe
Irish Dance Globe
Episode: Colleen Falco & Hollie Geraghty - The Irish Dance Globe

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Julia Topper
Host of Planxty Podcast; Ethnomusicologist and Irish dance educator/writer; connected to University roles and Irish dance education.
Kristo Sween
Host of Planxty Podcast; FEIStv live camera director; Celtic Junction Arts Center operations manager; Irish dance educator/dad involvement.

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Ciara Sexton
Q: How does Ciara approach teaching to make it accessible and engaging for young children and for adults who want to participate without competition?
She describes starting from foundational experiences, keeping lessons simple yet rich with context, and focusing on the joy of movement. She advocates for inclusive programs like the Irish Dance Playground and for making material adaptable for neurodivergent learners, all while ensuring the music and storytelling remain central.
Ciara Sexton
Q: What motivated Ciara to pursue a portfolio career in Irish dance, spanning performance, teaching, and authoring projects?
Ciara explains that a combination of passion for storytelling through dance, opportunities in theatre and Riverdance, and a desire to help others grow led her to build a diversified career. She emphasizes staying curious, collaborating with others, and using teaching as a way to give back and continually learn.
Colleen Falco & Hollie Geraghty - The Irish Dance Globe
Q: How does the magazine work in terms of getting stories and producing issues?
It's a combination of ongoing idea generation, outreach to potential interview subjects, and collaborative planning with writers. The team pitches, assigns, and sometimes collaborates to develop stories, with a weekly dialogue to refine content and ensure timely publication.
Colleen Falco & Hollie Geraghty - The Irish Dance Globe
Q: Do the writers that you have in the Collective come up with their own story ideas, or are you assigning topics based on style?
We use a mix: some stories arise from writers pitching ideas, others are assigned based on resonance with a topic, and we also curate flagship cover interviews with writers who connect well with the subject.
Welcome to Planxty - Teaser Trailer
Q: So, who are you, Julia?
Julia describes herself as an ethnomusicologist who studies dance and music within cultural contexts, as well as a performer and educator, highlighting the multi-hat nature of her work.

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A deep-dive series focused on Irish dance, its people, spaces, and evolving culture. Conversations span portfolio careers in dance, performance, education, and community building, with guests ranging from world‑champion dancers and musicians to editors and center directors. Episodes frequently center on mentorship, inclusivity, pedagogy, entrepreneurship, and the social dynamics of dance communities, often weaving in behind‑the‑scenes looks at shows, festivals, and organizational growth. A standout strength is the blend of scholarly context (ethnomusicology) with practical, on‑the‑ground storytelling about family, schools, and community venues—making it appealing to dancers, teachers, parents, and arts professionals who want actionable insi... more

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