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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.
schedule
Schedule
| Sun | M | T | W | TH | F | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pipers Session Pub 2pm- 5pm | Breakfast | |||||
| Sean-nós Workshop – 9:00 am – 10::15 am | ||||||
| Steps & Sets Workshop – 10:30 am – 11:45 am | ||||||
| Lunch Break | ||||||
| Sean-nós Workshop – 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm | ||||||
| Tea & treats 3:15-3:45 | ||||||
| Steps & Sets Workshop 3:45 pm -5 pm | ||||||
| Dinner Break | ||||||
| Welcome Session 6:00 pm | Bob Soper 6:00 pm | Mikey Beglan 6:00 pm | Geraldine Murray 6:00 pm | Betsy Branch 6:00 pm | Ceili 7:00 pm Elliot & Glen | Showcase 5pm Betsy Branch Elizabeth Nicholson Maldon Meehan & Students Fiddler’s & Harp Tunes |
| Pub 8:00 pm | Pub 8:00 pm | Pub 8:00 pm | ||||
- Sunday April 13
- 2pm-5pm Pipers Session at TC O’Leary’s Pub,
- 6pm – Welcome session at Maldon’s house
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- 4 workshops a day
- Monday April 14 – 6pm
- Evening dancing with Bob Soper (fiddle), Called Clare Sets and more
- Tuesday April 15 – 6pm
- Evening dancing with Mikey Beglan (accordion), Called Galway/Connemara sets and more
- Wednesday April 16 – 6pm
- Evening dancing with Geraldine Murray (banjo/whistle), Called Modern Sets and more
- Thursday April 17 – 6pm
- Evening dancing with Betsy Branch (fiddle), Called Cork/Kerry Sets and more
- 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 at Waverly, 3300 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR
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.
