Thank you Wronginski - interesting information. I never thought about the Irish influence. Some of that competitive atmosphere is still going on in the streets of New Orleans.

Margie Jenkins continues the work:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Margaret Jenkins Reveals the Dancers' Art At UC Berkeley Extension<P>BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2001--The renowned Margaret Jenkins Dance Company will offer an inside look at the dynamic process of creating dance at a special free presentation at UC Berkeley Extension in San Francisco this month. The company will present sections of a work in progress that will premiere in October. The event also marks a new direction for dance at UC Berkeley Extension.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><a href=http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/010906/60270.html target=_blank>More</a>