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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.
Monday Night Irish Ceili Dancing
Merlins Rest Every Monday, from 7:00 to 8:45 PM we dance some of the more
elaborate ceili figure dances. If you've learned the steps and some of the dances
at other locations, come along and join us, or just come to watch us and enjoy
the food and drink. This is not a class, although we go over the movements as
needed. Merlins Rest www.merlinsrest.com is located at 3601 East Lake Street
in Minneapolis.
Tuesday night Irish set dance classes
Every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:15pm.
The Celtic Junction - 836 N. Prior Ave in St. Paul. This class is designed to
promote the fun, healthful and community-building aspects of Irish traditional
social dance. No partner is required and beginners are welcome at any class.
The classes are taught by karen Cieminski of Loma Mor Irish Dance Club.
www.lomamor.org.
Wednesday night Irish céilí 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 Súin Lowary, with some dances not com-
monly done else-where. The class runs from 7:00 to 9:00, with more dancing after-
ward to live music by Tom Dahill and the Chancers.
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
6:30 to 8:30.
Friday night Irish set dance classes
Fridays monthly, 7:30pm
Set Dancing, potluck, and sing-along- at a private home in Northfield. This is an
authentic Irish house party with set dancing. Beginners are welcome.
email lomamoridc@hotmail.com for directions. www.lomamor.org
Community Education Ceili Dance Classes
We concentrate on the basic steps and then learn some of the dances that you can
do at the big monthly ceili dances, as well as some of the 4, 6, or 8 person figure
dances.
Mondays at Central High School in Saint Paul - Five week course starting
Sept 25, 2007. Go to www.commed.spps.org.
Mondays at Central Middle School in Wayzata - 305 Vicksburg Lane. Fall and
Winter classes. Six week courses. The time is 7:00 to 8:30. Go to
www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/ces or call 763-745-5200.
Tuesdays at South High School in Minneapolis - 3131 19th Avenue South. Fall,
Winter, and Spring classes. Six week courses. The time is 6:30 to 8:00. Go to
www.mplscommunityed.com or call 612-668-3939
Saturdays in Robbinsdale Community Ed - Four week course in March 2008.
The time is 10:00 to 12:00. Go to http://www.rdale.k12.mn.us/ced/ or
call 763-504-6990.
Regular monthly céilí 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 Céilí - Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Av., St. Paul,
2 to 5 pm. Dances taught and called by Paul McCluskey. This dance is free
but remember to tip the bartender.
Second Saturday Afternoon Céilí – Merlins Rest, 3601 East Lake Street,
Minneapolis 3 to 5 pm. Dances taught and called by Paul McCluskey.
Suggested donation $3
Third Saturday Night Céilí - Odd Fellows Hall, 2380 Hampden Av., St. Paul,
7:30 to 10:30 pm. Dances taught and called by Linda Doran. Suggested donation $3.
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 Céilí Band providing the music. Dancing from 7-10pm, year-round.
$7 per person.
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