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Spring Dance Intensive – A Week of Irish Dance & Community
Immerse yourself in the rhythm and tradition of Irish dance at our Spring Dance Intensive! This week-long camp is designed for intermediate to advanced dancers eager to deepen their skills in Sean-nós dancing, set dancing, and percussive dance.
📅 Dates: April 13 – April 19
📍 Location: Alberta Arts District, Portland, Oregon
🔹 Daily Schedule:
2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR
- 4 immersive workshops per day focusing on Sean-nós, set dancing, and percussive dance techniques
- 5 Evening social dances to practice, connect, and celebrate Irish dance together
- Late night music: at the local pub
🔹 Limited Space: Only 10 spots available to ensure individualized instruction and a close-knit experience!
For Out-of-Town Dancers
Need a place to stay? A cozy Airbnb hotel next door is hosting some of our students, and I’d be happy to connect you for shared accommodations.
Explore the Alberta Arts District
No car needed! Our neighborhood is filled with restaurants, shops, and galleries to enjoy between workshops.
🎶 Bonus Perk: Just four blocks away, a lively Irish pub TC O’Leary’s (2926 NE Alberta St) will be hosting music and activities throughout the week—perfect for winding down after a full day of dancing!
📩 Reserve Your Spot Today! Space is limited, so sign up soon for this unforgettable week of dance, music, and community.
schedule
Schedule
| Sun 4/13 | Mon 4/14 | Tue 4/15 | Wed 4/16 | Thur 4/17 | Fri 4/18 | Sat 4/19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pipers Session Pub 2-5pm TC O’Leary’s (2926 NE Alberta St) | Breakfast | On your own or together a local resturants | |||||
| Sean-nós Workshop – 9:00 am – 10::15 am 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR | ||||||
| Steps & Sets Workshop – 10:30 am – 11:45 am 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR | ||||||
| Lunch Break | On your own or together a local resturants | ||||||
| Sean-nós Workshop – 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR | ||||||
| Tea & treats 3:15-3:45 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR | ||||||
| Steps & Sets Workshop 3:45 pm -5 pm 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR | ||||||
| Dinner Break | Potluck or on your own | ||||||
| Welcome Session 6:00 pm 2400 NE Alberta Street | Clare Bob Soper 6:00 pm 2400 NE Alberta Street | Connemara Mikey Beglan 6:00 pm 2400 NE Alberta Street | Modern Geraldine Murray 6:00 pm 2400 NE Alberta Street | Sliabh Luchra Betsy Branch 6:00 pm 2400 NE Alberta Street | Ceili Mor 7:00 pm Elliot & Glen Alberta Historic House 5131 NE 23rd Ave | Showcase 5pm Feet, Fiddlers & Harp Tunes/dances Waverly, 3300 SE Woodward St |
| Kate & the Lads 8:00 pm TC O’Leary’s 2926 NE Alberta St | Women’s Session 8:00 pm TC O’Leary’s 2926 NE Alberta St | Mikey Beglan 8:00 pm TC O’Leary’s 2926 NE Alberta St | ||||
- Sunday April 13
- 2pm-5pm Pipers Session at TC O’Leary’s Pub, O’Leary’s 2926 NE Alberta St
- 6pm – Welcome session at Maldon’s house, 2400 NE Alberta St
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- 9am – 5pm, 4 workshops a day, Maldon’s house, 2400 NE Alberta St
- Monday April 14 – 6pm
- Evening dancing with Bob Soper (fiddle), Called Clare Sets and more
- Maldon’s house, Maldon’s house, 2400 NE Alberta St
- Tuesday April 15 – 6pm
- Evening dancing with Mikey Beglan (accordion), Called Galway/Connemara sets and more,
- Maldon’s house, 2400 NE Alberta St
- Wednesday April 16 – 6pm
- Evening dancing with Geraldine Murray (banjo/whistle), Called Modern Sets and more
- Maldon’s house, 2400 NE Alberta St
- Thursday April 17 – 6pm
- Evening dancing with Betsy Branch (fiddle), Called Cork/Kerry Sets and more
- Maldon’s house, 2400 NE Alberta St
- Friday April 18 – 6:30pm
- 3rd Friday Ceili with Elliot Grasso (pipes) & Glen Waddell (guitar)
- Historic Alberta House, 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR (4 block walk)
- Saturday April 19 – 5pm
- Feet, Fiddle and Harp Showcase
- Student and teacher performance
- Waverly, 3300 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR (we will need to drive/carpool)
register
Register for the Spring Dance Intensive
Only $250 for the whole week. This includes:
- 20 workshops
- 6 evening music/dance sessions
- Ceili
- Student showcase
What a deal! Limited to only 10 spots.
