Céilí

Camp

Irish Dance Summer Camp

July 2025

At Céilí Camp, dancers will be introduced to the basics of Irish dance through exciting new choreography and traditional céilí team dances—but with a twist! We'll dance with a parachute, build leprechaun traps, jam out to Irish folk music with instruments, and whatever else Lucky the Leprechaun has up his sleeve. All identities, all bodies, and all abilities are welcome to enjoy the merriment and cultural richness of Irish dance. No experience required! For grades K-5 & 6-8.

Held at Colorado Academy

Open to

all kids!

Week 5: July 7-July 11 (K-5)

Week 6: July 14-July 18 (6-8)

Week 7: July 21-July 25 (K-5)

Week 8: July 28-August 1 (6-8)

FAQs

  • Céilí Camp sessions are one week long - Monday through Friday from 9AM - 12PM.

    Sessions:

    Week 5:  Jul 7-11 (entering grades K-5)

    Week 6: Jul 14-18 (entering grades 6-8)

    Week 7: Jul 21-25 (entering grades K-5)

    Week 8: Jul 28-Aug 1 (entering grades 6-8)

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    Céilí Camp will be held at Colorado Academy but is available to all kids!

  • -A full water bottle

    -A snack

    -Comfortable athletic clothing

    -Long hair should be tied back

    -Socks, ballet slippers, or jazz shoes are just fine for camp. Dancers may wear tennis shoes if they need the extra support (the more form-fitting, the better).

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    If you’re interested in purchasing Irish dance shoes for your dancer, I’d recommend the following:

    Antonio Pacelli Split Sole Ava Pumps for girls (typically worn with poodle socks).

    Rutherford Reel Shoes for boys (typically worn with standard gym socks in class and black dress socks for performances).

    They use UK sizing, so use this size guide. Intermediate/advanced dancers aim for a slight toe curl in their softshoes, but for beginners I recommend a very snug, second skin fit with toes touching the end (like rock climbing shoes) because they will stretch. They have a 90-day return policy if you're able to order a couple sizes to try out. 

Please feel free to contact Irene with any other questions.