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Sally Harney came to the United States in 1957, bringing with her the customs, culture and traditions of her native County Donegal. Examples of these traditions are the Christmas Rhymers, Donegal Lancer Set Dance and also other dances not seen in other parts of Ireland such as the "turf dance", the "broom dance", and "over the tongs"
As a teacher and assistant director of choreography for the Harney Academy, Sally has a deep commitment to pass on the traditions of Irish step dancing to all of our students. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm is felt every day as she prepares and coaches students for competitions and local performances.
She is the instructor for the Hanafin-Cooley Branch of the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann and has prepared and presented weekly dance workshops for the past twelve years. Her contribution to the success of set dancing in the Boston area has been enormous. Sally continues to volunteer each year at the Comhaltas tent at the festival for the Irish Cultural Center where new people of all ages are exposed and intrigued by the fun of Irish music and dance.
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