Irish Dancing Lesson & Demonstration

After the phenomenal success of Riverdance, Irish Dancing is now famous worldwide. It is one of the most popular activities tourists of all nationalities want to experience in Ireland.

Many venues offer traditional Irish dancing and music sit-down shows. However, for student groups, it's all about the hands-on experience and trying it out for themselves. They don't want to sit and watch a show; they want to participate and get involved. We can offer groups the opportunity to learn the basic steps of Irish dancing and then practice what they have learned in a Ceilí Irish session.

What is Ceilí Irish dancing, and what can you expect from this experience?

• The Irish dancing lesson will take place at Na Fianna GAA Club in Drumcondra, easily accessible by public transport from Dublin city centre. The group will have lots of space to show off their dancing skills!
• It's a daytime interactive experience lasting approximately 90 minutes.
• A qualified Irish dancer will meet your group at the agreed day and time booked and start the session by introducing what Ceili dancing is all about.
• Then, the instructor will teach your group 4 to 6 dances (like, for example, The Peeler and the Goat, The Haymakers Jig, The Siege of Ennis) and their core steps. 1,2,3 and 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 or as we say in Irish "aon, dó, trí" agus "aon, dó, trí, ceather, cuig, sé, seacht", along with some clapping and ceilí swings. It is designed to encourage the group to move together; everything is done at a walking pace first, and then they speed things up.
• The instructor moves around the group as they teach - demonstrating and encouraging student participation all of the time.
• The lesson concludes with a dancing session, during which your group will put into practice the skills they have learned. Leaders watch out - you will be asked to join in as well!

Lots of fun is guaranteed!

Top Tip:

To gain a deeper knowledge of Irish culture, why not combine it with a Gaelic Games session at the same venue, Na Fianna GAA Club, on the same day?

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What are you waiting for? Book now a session of Irish Dancing for your group. Contact us for further details or complete the online group booking form.