A traditional folk dance group from the west of the island has helped to add to the growing list of online resources to make it easier for people to learn popular Manx dances.

Some of the dancers from Skeddan Jiarg have put together a series of instructional videos to help individuals and groups learn the traditional Manx dances ’Eunyssagh Vona’ and ’Dance for Three’.

The videos were filmed and produced by Culture Vannin and have been added to other instructional videos that features the dance routines to Hop tu Naa, Flitter Dance, Chyndaa yn Bwoailley, Cur Shaghey yn Geurey and two versions of the Manx Girls Jig.

There has been a growth in recent years in groups afar afield as the US, Canada, Brazil, Russia and Australia showing an interest in learning traditional Manx music and dance and it is hoped that the videos will help encourage even more groups, both on-island and abroad, to try more Manx dances.

’Dancing is so important to the living culture of the Isle of Man,’ said Dr Chloe Woolley, Manx music development officer at Culture Vannin.

’These films will enable even more people to take part.

’Whether they are used by dance groups, school teachers or interested individuals, we are excited that these films will enable even more people to take part in one of the most enjoyable and social aspects of our culture.’

l The videos can be seen at

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