irish dance class in lexington

Aug292017 by Megan MNo Comments

Last chance: Support scholarships for cultural arts classes in Lexington

Perspective. Experience. Community. Mission. Not only is that what matters, but it’s why our Irish dance school has stepped up to support scholarships for cultural arts classes in Lexington. In July, we partnered with the 2017 Kentucky Rose of Tralee to host a fundraiser for Artworks at the Carver School. All funds raised are being to provide need- and merit-based scholarships for children and adults who take cultural arts classes through Lexington Parks and Recreation’s programs at Artworks. Before our school year begins in September, you have one last chance to support our scholarships for these cultural arts classes in Lexington. Why are we doing this? Because, for us, it’s about community. Our Lexington Irish dance school was welcomed into the Artworks program last year, along with other cultural arts classes such as karate…

Feb52017 by Megan MNo Comments

Take a free Irish dance class in Lexington with your family!

Bluegrass Ceili Academy, Instruction, Irish Dance Classes in Lexington, Local Events

We're trying something new this month with our friends at Failte Irish Shop -- joining together to offer a free Irish dance class in Lexington for you and your family! You don’t need dancing shoes, you just need yourself! Our free class is all about getting students up and dancing. We’ll teach you the basics, but want you to enjoy the music and a dance or two. Try a free Irish dance class in Lexington Join us on Friday, February 10 from 5 - 7 p.m. in downtown Lexington. You can make it even more fun by inviting your friends and family, too! Click here to visit our Facebook event page and send out your invites!

Aug232016 by Megan MNo Comments

9 reasons to take Bluegrass Ceili’s adult Irish dance classes in Lexington

Instruction, Irish Dance Classes in Lexington

You've always wanted to try something new and different... or you danced as a child and now you miss the music and the fun...either way, NOW is the time to sign up for adult Irish dance classes in Lexington with Bluegrass Ceili Academy! Our Irish dance classes for adults focus on few things: fun, friendship, art and sport. Here are 9 reasons you'll want to join us! 1. Irish dance gets you moving! Our classes are a great way to get some exercise every week. We'll warm up with stretches and then work on dance basics -- foot placement, turnout, movement -- and work our way up to choreography. Don't worry if you haven't danced before -- if you can skip (think back to elementary school gym class!) you already have…

Aug92016 by Megan MNo Comments

Try a free Irish dance class in Lexington… then sign up for more!

Instruction, Irish Dance Classes in Lexington

This week is your last chance to try a free Irish dance class in Lexington before registration for our fall classes opens on August 24. Every month, we offer a night of dancing -- and fun -- at the Spiders Well at McCarthy's Irish Bar. You can join us downtown this month on Wednesday, August 10 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Our free class is all about getting students up and dancing. We'll teach you the basics, but want you to enjoy the music and a dance or two. Here's what we did last month: Doesn't that look like fun? Spread the word about our free Irish dance class in Lexington You can help us spread the word about our free Irish dance class in Lexington and there are…

May252016 by Megan MNo Comments

Take a free Irish dance class in Lexington

Irish Dance Classes in Lexington

Show up for the steps, then stay for a pint! Join Bluegrass Ceili Academy for a FREE Irish dance class in Lexington* 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. We're returning to offer this free Irish dance class in Lexington at the Spider's Well on Wednesday, June 8 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. Want to take another Irish dance class…