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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Latest Episodes
Katie Grennan
In this episode of Planxty, Julia and Kristo sit down with feis musician and TCRG Katie Grennan and learn about her journey into Irish dance and its music. Katie's pas...
Julia & Kristo on NAIDC 2026 and our first 10 episodes
Fresh back from the 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships in Orlando, Julia and Kristo discuss their experiences on stage and behind the cameras. Julia discuss...
Francis Ward - Pt. 2
In part two of our chat with feis musician, composer, teacher, and adjudicator Francis Ward, we do a deep dive on the legacy of his composition, the Vanishing Lake. Fr...
Francis Ward - Pt. 1
In part one of this two-part interview with Dr. Francis Ward, Julia gets far too excited to nerd out with another ethnomusicologist. We chat about Francis' early foray...
Ciara Sexton
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 myria...