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Upcoming Ceilis / Lessons / Social Dances:

Here is the full listing of Irish social dancing opportunities in the Twin Cities.
It's a whole lot of fun, it's great exercise, and to whichever of these places you go,
you'll be dancing with a lot of really nice people. Come by yourself and make new
friends, or bring a friend or several.


Wednesday night Irish ceili dance classes
Learn the basic steps, and then join in the dances. All Ages. Free.
  Conway Recreation Center - 2090 Conway Street in Saint Paul. This class is
  held in a park and recreation gym, and is taught by a trio of fine dancers/
  instructors, Ginny, Becky, and Dan, who will provide plenty of special attention
  for your particular level of experience. The class runs from 7:00 to 8:30.
  Dubliner Irish Pub - 2162 University Avenue in Saint Paul. Learn Irish dancing
  in a   genuine Irish Pub with a wooden floor that has known a whole lot of dancing
  feet. Steps and dances are taught by Suin Lowary, with some dances not com-
  monly done else-where. The class runs from 7:30 to 9:30, with more dancing after-
  ward to live music.
  Midtown Global Market - East Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
  Look for the big green neon letters that say MIDTOWN and dance right in the heart
  of south Minneapolis. Come early for the basic steps, and learn the reels and the
  jigs with experienced dancers plus newcomers who discover us while out for dinner
  or shopping. Steps and dances are taught by Paul McCluskey. The class runs from
  6:00 to 8:00.

Regular monthly ceili dances
Whether you've learned the steps and dances at any of the above classes, or
are a complete novice, you are welcome to join the fun with live traditional Irish
music provided by our very fine local musicians. Each dance we do is taught by
the caller, and there are always plenty of experienced dancers to help newcomers
along. We love newcomers - this is a non-scowling activity.
 

   First Saturday Afternoon Ceili - Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Av., St.  Paul,
   2 to 5 pm.  Dances taught and called by    Paul McCluskey.  Suggested donation $3.

   Third Saturday Night Ceili with the Twin Cities Ceili Band - The Celtic Junction, 836 Prior Ave. No, St. Paul,
   7:00 to 10:00 pm.  Dances taught and called by Mike Whelan. 
Admission $5, $20 maximum per family.

   Regular weekly set dancing
   Every Thursday – Ivy Building for the Arts 2637 - 27th Avenue South
in Minneapolis,
   right along the Midtown Greenway. Set dances are taught and led by Tim McAndrew,
   with the Twin Cities Ceili Band providing the music.  Dancing from 7-10pm, year-round.
   $7 per person.

 


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