Irish dance classes at the Spiders Well

Irish dance classes at the Spiders Well

Instruction
Show up for the steps, then stay for a pint!  Join Bluegrass Ceili Academy for a FREE Irish dance class* at the Spiders Well at McCarthy's Irish Bar. Never danced before? New to Irish dance? Not a problem! We'll start with the basics. Irish ceili (pronounced kay-lee) dancing is the traditional group dancing native to Ireland. The dances we teach -- and the dances you'll learn -- are those generations-old dances handed down through the years. Our first monthly Irish dance class at the Spiders Well is Wednesday, April 13 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. McCarthy's is located downtown at 171 South Upper Street, Lexington. The Spiders Well is through the door along the right wall towards the back of the bar. Be sure to sign up for our emails to…
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7 things you should know about Irish ceili dancing

7 things you should know about Irish ceili dancing

Ceili Dancing
You see the word "ceili" in our name and wonder "What is that?  How do you say it? Can I even do that?"  Yes you can! Here are answers to some of the questions you may have about ceili dancing and just how fun and easy it can be. 1. It’s easier to pronounce than it looks! In Irish, the word “ceili” is pronounced the same way my niece spells her name, Kaylee! Spelling it might be tricky if you hear it before you see the spelling, but since it’s “I before E, except after C” then you’re good here, too. C-E-I-L-I Irish ceili dancing is the traditional group dancing native to Ireland, first taught by tradition and then, in 1939, put into writing by the Irish dancing commission.  The…
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Join us for Central Kentucky’s Centennial Ceili!

Join us for Central Kentucky’s Centennial Ceili!

Ceili Dancing, Local Events
Join Central Kentucky's Irish dance schools for our Centennial CĂ©ilĂ­, a celebration of Irish dance and music here in the heart of the Bluegrass.  This free community event  is Sunday afternoon, April 24, from 3 - 5 p.m. at ArtsPlace in Lexington.   Bluegrass Ceili Academy is joining with the Bluegrass Irish Society, the Kentucky McTeggart Irish Dancers, the Lexington Irish Dancers and others in the local Irish community to commemorate the 1916 Rising -  the 100th anniversary of Irish independence - with a community dance and music celebration.     Visit our Centennial CĂ©ilĂ­ page for all the details!    
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Learn to Irish dance!

Learn to Irish dance!

Instruction
Bluegrass Ceili Academy is now offering Irish dance instruction for individuals, small groups and current dance students wanting to give it a try. If you've thought about trying something new to you, now is the time to do so.   Book a workshop now!   If you’re interested in booking a workshop or individual or small group Irish dance lessons in the Lexington or Central Kentucky area, please click here to complete our workshop registration form online. (Opens a Google Form in a new window.)  
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