Céilí Club

What to expect

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We begin with a fun game to channel that after-school burst of energy!
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We circle up and share our names and a fun fact (favorite color, what we did over the weekend, etc.) to connect.
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We warm up to a lively Irish tune (or We Don’t Talk About Bruno), working on our technique.
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We learn exciting new choreography and traditional céilí, with a jam session (with instruments!) in between.
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We cool down and stretch, sharing what we’re proud of from today’s class.
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We finish it off with…stickers! (and whatever other surprises are up Lucky the Leprechaun’s sleeve!)

Dancers are not required to wear Irish dance “softshoes” or “hardshoes” for Céilí Club, but I would recommend the Antonio Pacelli “Gazelle” softshoes to start if they are of interest. These are typically worn with “poodle socks”. Otherwise, socks are just fine.
School uniforms are just fine for Céilí Club, but dancers are welcome to change into athletic clothing if they’d like. Please tie long hair back into a ponytail.
Please send your dancer to Céilí Club with a full water bottle.
Yes! We will go in order of difficulty, starting with softshoe dances and working our way up to hardshoe dances and traditional set dances. Dancers will have the option to compete in local feiseanna (Irish dance competitions) if that is of interest! Recreational and competitive goals are equally celebrated.
Yes! Dancers are welcome to a free trial class. Tuition will be due before their next class should they decide to continue on with us. Please fill out the enrollment form before the free trial class.
Céilí (pronounced /KAY-lee/) is a traditional Irish folk dance performed at social gatherings that dates back to the 1500's. All of these dances are performed in large groups and are meant to build a sense of teamwork and connection! Teamwork is a very important pillar of my program so I make sure to incorporate a little céilí dancing into every class!
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