Rebecca McGowan
MA
Rebecca McGowan is a traditional Irish dancer and teacher in the Boston area. Drawing on the musicality of older-style step dance and the joy of social dance traditions, Rebecca is interested in exploring step dance as music and making Irish dance lyrical and approachable. Rebecca currently performs with her contemporary Irish dance company Rising Step and duet partner Jackie O’Riley. Together with Jackie O'Riley she was recognized as 2022 Fellows in Choreography from the Mass Cultural Council. Rebecca began step dancing as a child with Clare Sullivan, and later with Kieran Jordan and the Culkin School. She directs a non-competitive Irish dance school for adults in Cambridge and Arlington, MA.
Find Me
Additional Content:
Boston Irish Dance Company
A Visual Album of Irish Dance and Music
Video: Jackie O'Riley & Rebecca McGowan
Traditional Hornpipes with the Old Bay Ceili Band, Lowell Folk Festival 2016
About
Overview
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Overview
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Disciplines
Primary Discipline:
Dance - TraditionalActivities and Services
Activities and Services:
- Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
- Arts Instruction / Lessons
- Residency - In School
- Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
- Performance / Concert / Reading
- Residency - Community
- Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
Communities
Populations Engaged:
- Adults
- Families
- General Public
- School Groups
Media Gallery
I Have Worked With
Affiliations and Accomplishments
Awards
Awards:
- Live Arts Boston from The Boston Foundation
- Somerville Arts Council Artist Fellowship
- Next Steps for Boston Dance from the Boston Foundation
Awards
Awards:
- Live Arts Boston from The Boston Foundation
- Somerville Arts Council Artist Fellowship
- Next Steps for Boston Dance from the Boston Foundation
Special Designations
Special Designations:
- NEFA Grant Recipient
Artist Info
Teaching Artist
Teaching Settings:
- Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
- Community Site / Center
Ages Served:
- Elementary School-age
- Middle School-age
- High School-age
- College-age
- Adults
- Seniors
Subject Areas:
- Dance
Teaching Artist
Teaching Settings:
- Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
- Community Site / Center
Ages Served:
- Elementary School-age
- Middle School-age
- High School-age
- College-age
- Adults
- Seniors
Subject Areas:
- Dance
Touring Artist
NEST Eligible Artist
Technical Requirements:
- Flooring suitable for percussive dance; sound system; full technical rider available.
Fee Range:
$300 - $6,000State of Residence:
MassachusettsMinimum Number of Performers:
2Maximum Number of Performers:
10