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SUMMARY:Tuesday Steeplejack Céilí
DESCRIPTION:Irish Set Dance Céilí\nLive Music • Called Dances • Great Craic\n\nJoin us for an evening of Irish set dancing with live music to lift your feet and a caller to guide you every step of the way.\nNo experience? No partner? No problem!\n\nAll dances will be taught and called\, so whether it’s your very first céilí or your fiftieth\, you’ll be right at home on the floor.\nBring your friends\, bring your family\, or just bring yourself — céilí dancing is all about community\, laughter\, and moving together to glorious tunes.\n\nWe’ll gather at Steeplejack Brewing Company – Union on Hawthorne\, a family-friendly venue with plenty of space to dance and relax. Come early\, grab dinner from one of the fantastic nearby food carts\, and bring your meal inside to enjoy before we kick things off.\n\nGood music. Good company.\nWe’d love to see you there.\n\nhttps://www.steeplejackbeer.com/union-on-hawthorne
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/steeplejack-ceili-betsy-branch-friends/
LOCATION:Steeplejack\, 3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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SUMMARY:3rd Friday Céilí
DESCRIPTION:Join us every 3rd Friday for a lively night of Irish set dancing\, live music\, and community at the 3d Friday Céilí! Called dances throughout the evening make it easy for beginners to jump in\, while experienced dancers can enjoy a great night on the floor. No partner needed—just come ready for tunes\, laughter\, and plenty of ‘craic’. \n3rd Friday Céilí7:00–10:00 pm \n• Live music & called dances• Non-gendered calling• Beginners welcome• No partner required \n$15 at the door\, $5 students\, under 12 free (no one turned away for lack of funds) \nPlease bring a water bottle\, towel\, and non-scuffing slick or leather-soled shoes (no street shoes). \nWhether it’s your first céilí or your hundredth\, you’re welcome on the floor. Come dance\, meet new people\, and enjoy a great night of music and community.
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/3rd-friday-ceili/
LOCATION:Waverly\, 3300 SE Woodward St\, Portland\, OR
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T180000
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SUMMARY:Maldon  & Amber's 102nd Birthday Céilí
DESCRIPTION:September 26\, Saturday — Maldon  & Amber’s 51st Birthday Céilí (together they are 102!)\nKathleen’s Community Room \nPrivate / Invitation contact us for the address \npotluck\, bring instrument and dancing shoes\, drinks friends and family \nAlison leads session \nClare Lancers \nCaledonian \nClare Plain \nBallyvourney \nMerchant \nConnemara
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/maldon-ambers-102nd-birthday-ceili/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T203000
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SUMMARY:Irish Set Dancing: Cork & Kerry
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, Friday — Irish Set Dancing: Cork & Kerry\nPCC Southeast — Portland\, OR \n6:30–8:20 PM \nWeek 1 of 3 \nLink: https://www.pcc.edu/schedule/fall/dan/9dan605k/ \nLearn Cork and Kerry style foundational techniques\, accompanied by traditional music. Step-by-step instruction is followed by called dances and social dancing. Final class is a field trip to a community dance with live music. All levels welcome. No partner required. \nIrish set dancing is a community-based social dance tradition\, similar to American square dancing\, where groups of dancers move through called figures together in a welcoming\, energetic atmosphere. Learn the core skills needed to confidently participate in a ceili\, the traditional Irish social dance gathering. The dances taught in this course come from the Cork and Kerry traditions of southwest Ireland and are danced to the lively rhythms of Irish polkas\, slides\, and hornpipes. These traditions are especially associated with Sliabh Luachra\, the cultural region where Cork\, Kerry and Limerick meet\, a region known for its rich heritage of music\, singing\, storytelling\, and dance. Through repetition and group dancing\, students build coordination\, musicality\, and connection with fellow dancers while developing skills they can continue to enjoy for years to come.
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/irish-set-dancing-cork-kerry/
LOCATION:PCC 82nd Ave\, 2305 SE 82nd AVE Southeast CenteR
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
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SUMMARY:Fall Sean-nós Term Begins
DESCRIPTION:September 23\, Wednesday — Fall Sean-nós Term Begins\nBeginning Sean-nós — Online \n4:00–5:00 PM Pacific \nIntermediate Sean-nós — Online \n6:0000–7:00 PM Pacific \nBeginning Sean-nós — In Person\, Portland \n7:00–8:00 PM Pacific
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/23167/
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T110000
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SUMMARY:Class| Irish Dance Traditions
DESCRIPTION:September 22\, Tuesday — Fall Term Begins: Irish Dance Traditions\nPCC Rock Creek — Portland\, OR \n10:00 AM \nCourse continues weekly through November 3. \nLink: https://www.pcc.edu/schedule/fall/dan/9dan605h/ \nExplore Irish dance traditions including set dancing\, ceili dances\, kitchen dances\, sean-nos\, and old-style step dancing. Experience these rhythms\, steps and living traditions in a welcoming\, community setting. All levels welcome. \nDiscover how each form carries its own rhythm\, style\, and history while sharing a common cultural heartbeat. Whether you’re new to Irish dance or looking to deepen your understanding\, this is a space to learn steps\, feel the music\, and experience the joy of traditional dance.
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/class-irish-dance-traditions/
LOCATION:PCC Rockcreek Campus\, Building 5 (BLDG5) 17705 NW Springville Road\, Portland\, OR
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:3rd Friday Céilí | Mikey Beglan
DESCRIPTION:Join us every 3rd Friday for a lively night of Irish set dancing\, live music\, and community at the 3d Friday Céilí! Called dances throughout the evening make it easy for beginners to jump in\, while experienced dancers can enjoy a great night on the floor. No partner needed—just come ready for tunes\, laughter\, and plenty of ‘craic’. \n3rd Friday Céilí7:00–10:00 pm \n• Live music & called dances• Non-gendered calling• Beginners welcome• No partner required \n$15 at the door\, $5 students\, under 12 free (no one turned away for lack of funds) \nPlease bring a water bottle\, towel\, and non-scuffing slick or leather-soled shoes (no street shoes). \nWhether it’s your first céilí or your hundredth\, you’re welcome on the floor. Come dance\, meet new people\, and enjoy a great night of music and community. \nDance List \n\nMerchant\nCaledonian\nMoycullen\nClare Lancers\nInis Oírr\nSliabh Luachra\nBallyvourney\nClare Plain\nConnemara
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/3rd-friday-ceili-9/
LOCATION:Waverly\, 3300 SE Woodward St\, Portland\, OR
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T170000
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SUMMARY:A Free Online Beginner Workshop for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Step Into Sean-nós Dance\n\n\nA Free Online Beginner Workshop for Adults\nWednesday\, September 16 at 5:00 pm Pacific\nLive online on Zoom\nFree with advance registration \n5:00 pm Pacific • 6:00 pm Mountain • 7:00 pm Central • 8:00 pm Eastern \nGo from “I’ve always wanted to try” to dancing your first sean-nós step. \nThis welcoming workshop is for complete beginners—including people who have never considered themselves dancers. \nWe’ll listen to the rhythm of Irish music\, explore a few foundational movements\, and put them together into your first step. \nYou do not need natural rhythm\, dance experience\, or special shoes. Come exactly as you are. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nThe basic rhythm of sean-nós dance\nFoundational movements and weight changes\nHow to put the movements together into your first step\nA supportive and playful approach to learning\n\nWhat You Need\nWear comfortable clothes and shoes that stay securely on your feet. You’ll also need: \n\nA small\, safe area where you can move\nAccess to Zoom\n\nRegister for the Free Workshop \nContinue Dancing This Fall\nThe eight-week Beginning Sean-nós Dance course begins Wednesday\, September 23. Join online or in person at Maldon’s home studio in Northeast Portland. \nExplore the Online Beginning Course
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/a-free-online-beginner-workshop-for-adults/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Session
DESCRIPTION:September 16\, Wednesday — Daytime Session\nSellwood Saloon — Portland\, OR1:30–3:30 PM
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/session/
LOCATION:Sellwood Salon\, 8301 SE 17th Ave\, Portland\, OR
CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T230000
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Céilí
DESCRIPTION:September 11\, Friday — Second Friday Céilí\nSalem\, ORBeginner Lesson: 7:15–8:00 PMCéilí: 8:00–11:00 PM \nMusic: Betsy Branch\, Teresa Baker & Rylan SuehisaDances called by: Maldon Meehan \nDance List \n\nSiege of Ennis\nMerchant Set\nBridge of Athlone\nSouth Galway\nFairy Reel\nAntrim Square\nWaltz\nWaves of Tory\nCaledonian Set\nTwo-Hand Polka\nCorofin Plain\nBonfire Dance\n\nAlternates: Williamstown Square • Doire Cholmcille \n2nd Friday Céilí
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/second-friday-ceili/
LOCATION:VFW Hall\, 630 Hood Street NE\, Salem\, Oregon
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260909T180000
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SUMMARY:Guided Dance Session: Keep ’er Lit
DESCRIPTION:September 9\, Wednesday — Guided Dance Session: Keep ’er Lit — Week 2\nOnline — 6:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Mountain / 8:00 PM Central / 9:00 PM Eastern \nKeep ’er Lit — September 2026Dance Session Playlist \nTheme: Mix and match last week’s steps and elements with this week’s steps and elements. \n1. Sean-nós Jigs — Elements3 shuffles • 2 shuffles • 1 shuffle • 4 heels • Step heel step • Run on/Chicken with shuffle • Step Drop or Step Lift • Tip step • Click • Side stepSean-nós Jig Course \n2. The Sunday Set as a JigDance the Sunday Set steps to jig music and notice what changes with the different rhythm. \nStamp & Stamp • Madness • Shuffle step (Poric) • Toe-toe-heel (Poric) • Boffin • Meave • Mick Advance & Retire • Clare Battering Step • Tricky • Hips • Willie KeaneThe Sunday Set \n3. Sean-nós Reels3 shuffles • 2 shuffles • 1 shuffle • 4 heels • Step heel step • Run on/Chicken with shuffle • Step Drop or Step Lift • Tip step • Click • Side stepSean-nós Reel Course \n4. Connemara ReelsConnemara step • Stamp and stamp • Heel and toe • Cross step • Circle step • Zigzag or heels step • Side step • Heel-toe-heel • Drum stepConnemara Reel Course \n5. Páraig Ó Haibicín’s StepsTiming step • Toe-toe-heel step • Kick-up step • Heels stepPáraig Ó Haibicín’s Steps \n6. Maggie PickieDance one familiar step repeatedly\, combine several steps\, or dance the whole old-style step dance. \nCross Step • Kick and Flick • Side Step • Jump Step • Box Step • Circle Step • Run Step • Clog Step • Rock • Slide StepMaggie Pickie Course \nRemember: You do not need to remember or dance everything. Choose what feels familiar\, repeat one step for an entire tune\, improvise\, or simply see what comes out of your feet. \nIf there is time: Open dancing to the playlist.
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/guided-dance-session-keep-er-lit/
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T203000
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SUMMARY:Steeplejack Céilí with Django Amerson
DESCRIPTION:Steeplejack Céilí with Django Amerson\nIrish Set Dancing • Live Music • Called Dances • Families Welcome \nTuesday\, September 8 • 6:30–8:30 PM\nSteeplejack Union on Hawthorne\n3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, Oregon \nCome dance\, come listen\, or bring the family for an evening of live traditional music and good company. \nHear Django Play\nHere is a clip of Django Amerson playing at The Moon. \nWatch Django play \nDjango will be bringing that music to our Tuesday céilí at Steeplejack. \nFamilies and First-Time Dancers Welcome\nNo experience? No partner? No problem. \nThe dances will be taught and called\, with someone guiding everyone through the figures. \nChildren and families are welcome. Join the dancing\, listen to the music\, or do a little of both. \nWhether this is your first céilí or your fiftieth\, you are welcome on the dance floor. \nCéilí dancing is about community\, laughter\, live music\, and generations moving together. \nPreview the Dances\nCurious about what we’ll be dancing? Here are a few examples: \n\nBallyvourney\nCaledonian\nMoycullen\nClare Plain — danced by some wonderful young dancers\n\nYou don’t need to learn the dances before coming. We’ll guide you through them at the céilí. \nMake an Evening of It\nSteeplejack Union on Hawthorne is a family-friendly venue with room to dance and relax. \nCome early\, pick up dinner from one of the nearby food carts\, and bring it inside to enjoy before the dancing begins. \nGood music. Good company. A room moving together. \nWe’d love to see you there. \nSteeplejack Union on Hawthorne
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/steeplejack-ceili-5/
LOCATION:Steeplejack\, 3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20251223T191602Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Friday Céilí | Biddy on the Bench
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URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/3rd-friday-ceili-7/
LOCATION:Waverly\, 3300 SE Woodward St\, Portland\, OR
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20251223T193836Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP | Playing for Irish Set Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration required. Contact Maldon or Betsy Branch to register and for the address.
URL:https://maldonmeehan.com/event/workshop-playing-for-irish-set-dancing/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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