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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:
- 4 immersive workshops per day focusing on Sean-nós, set dancing, and percussive dance techniques
- Evening social dances to practice, connect, and celebrate Irish dance together
🔹 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 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.
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Daytime sessions
- Sean-nós dance
- Set dance
- Perussive dance
- Dance the tune
Evening Hooley – the evening Hooley’s will include set dancing, songs, tunes, and solo dancing opportunities. For the set dancing each night will focus on a particular cultural region.
- Slaibh Luachra night
- North Kerry Polka
- Auban Set
- Sliabh Luachra Set
- Balivorney Jig Set
- Balivorney Reel Set
- Clare night (Clare sets)
- Clare Plan Set
- Clare Lancers
- Corfin Plain Set
- Caledonian
- Killfonora Plain
- Connemara night (Connemara Sets/Island sets)
- Connemara Reel
- Inis Oirr
- Connemara Jig
- Inis Meain
- Claddagh
- Mondern night (Newly composed sets)
- Merchant
- Ormond
- Moycullen
- Antrim Square
- Old Mill Lancers
- Friday – Ceili with Elliot Grasso & Glen
- TBA
schedule
Tentive Schedule
Sunday
- 2 pm – 5 pm – Pippers Session at TC O’Learys
- 6pm – Welcome tunes & dancing
Monday – Friday
- 9:00am – Session 1
- 10:30am – Session 2
- Lunch/break
- 2:00pm – Session 3
- 3:15pm Tea and treats
- 3:45pm Session 4
- Dinner/Potlucks
- 6:30pm Evening sessions of dancing, music and more
- 8:00pm – Music at the local pub
Saturday
- TBA – Showcase Rehearsal
- 5pm Evening Student Showcase
| Sun April 13 | M April 14 | T April 15 | W April 16 | TH April 17 | F April 18 | S April 19 |
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Pipers Session Pub 2pm- 5pm | Breakfast | |||||
| Session 1 – 9:00 am – 10::15 am | ||||||
| Session 2 – 10:30 am – 11:45 am | ||||||
| Lunch | ||||||
| Session 3 – 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm | ||||||
| Tea & treats 3:15-3:45 | ||||||
| Session 4 – 3:45 pm -5 pm | ||||||
| Dinner | ||||||
| Welcome Session 6pm | Clare Sets with Bob Soper 6:30 pm | TBA 6:30 pm | TBA 6:30 pm | TBA 6:30 pm | Ceili with Eloit & Glen 6:30 pm | Showcase Feet, Fiddle & Harp 5pm |
| Pub 8pm | Pub 8pm | Pub 8pm | ||||
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.
