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2008 - Irish Set and Ceili Dances

and Classes in the Boston Area

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  The Boston area regularly offers several opportunities for learning and dancing Irish Ceili and Set Dances. Information below has been compiled to help you locate a venue. Schedules are subject to change.  It is strongly recommended that you call the contact person to confirm the dates, times and venues before venturing out.

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SET and CEILI Dances /Seisiuns

 

Day/Time:

1st and 4th Sundays of the Month - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. September through June

Place:

 Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA

Sponsor:

 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann - Hanafin-Cooley Boston Branch

Bi-Monthly Seisiun - Set & Ceili Dancing - Old Time waltzes

Cost:

$ 8.00

Contact:

Barbara Davis,  (508) 947-8688,  CCEBoston@verizon.net                                                      See www.CCEBoston.org for info & directions

Music by:

Boston Comhaltas Ceili Band & Guests

Slow Beginner Music Seisiun at 1:30 pm - All welcome

 

Day/Time: 3rd Sunday of the Month  - 4:00–8:00p.m.

Place:

Hibernian Hall,151WatertownSt. (Rte 16),Watertown,MA
Sponsor: Ceol Traidisiúnta na hÉireann

Cost:

$6.00

Contact:

Frank Bane, (617) 926-8847, FrankMaryB@aol.com
Music by: Ceol Traidisiúnta na hÉireann Musicians

Slow Beginner Seisiun at 2:30 pm - All welcome

 

Day/Time:  2nd, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the Month  6:00–9:00p.m.

Place:

Rí Rá Pub, 50 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903
Sponsor: Ri Ra Pub

Cost:

none

Contact:

 Rí Rá Pub, (401) 272-1953,  www.rira.com
Music by: Local Musicians & Guests

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Irish Ceili & Set Dancing Classes

in the Boston Area

Day/Time: Mondays - Beginners 7:30, everyone 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Place:

The Burren Pub, 247 Elm St., Davis Sq. Somerville, MA
Sponsor: The Burren Pub with Ger Cooney

Cost:

$ 5.00

Contact:

Ger Cooney, (617) 776-6896,  cooneybrowne@yahoo.com  
Teacher: Ger Cooney

 

Day/Time: Mondays (except holidays); 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Place:

 K of C Hall - 1047 Park Avenue - Cranston RI
Sponsor:  Barry & Pat Callahan

Cost:

$ 7.00

Contact:

Barry & Pat Callahan, (508) 339-6231
Teacher: Barry & Pat Callahan

 

Day/Time: Mondays  (except holidays); 7:30  p.m.

 Beginner level - No previous dancing experience required

Place:

 Irish Cultural Centre - Canton, MA.
Sponsor:  Irish Cultural Centre

Cost:

$ 5.00 proceeds to Cultural Centre

Contact:

781-686-1951
Teacher: Cait Diamond and guests.

 

Day/Time:

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. CANCELLED FOR MAY/JUNE 2008

Place:

Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA
Sponsor:  Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann - Boston Branch

Cost:

$ 5.00

Contact:

Sally Harney, (508) 668-3479, See www.CCEBoston.org for directions and info.
Teacher: Sally Harney

 

Day/Time:

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Place:

11 Progress Ave. ,Chelmsford, MA (978-250-9100)
 Sponsor: Merrimac Valley Dance Co.

Cost:

$ 5.00

Contact:

Eileen Dugal 603-882-9399. or E-Mail eileen_ken_dugal@yahoo.com
Teacher: Eileen Dugal

 

Day/Time:

Wednesdays,  7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Place:

Concannon’s Village, 60 Lennox St., Norwood, MA
Sponsor: Sally Harney - Harney Academy

Cost:

$ 5.00

Contact:

Sally Harney, (508) 668-3479
Teacher: Sally Harney

 

Day/Time:

Wednesdays,  7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Place:

Harrington's,  17 Water Street ( Route 129 ), Wakefield, MA
Sponsor: Eileen McClelland - Frank Keane

Cost:

$ 7.00 Includes dancing and light refreshments

Contact:

Eileen - 781-883-5046 - Website : www.irishthymes.com/irishdance.html#harringtons
Teacher: Sets are called - No formal teaching
  Join our Yahoo group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Harringtons-Wakefield-set-dancers/

 

Day/Time:

Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  (Call to confirm.)

Place:

Home of Noreen Dallaire, 21 Wheeler Dam Rd., Salem, NH
Sponsor: Noreen Dallaire

Cost:

$ 3:00

Contact:

Noreen Dallaire, (603) 898-3259
Teacher: Noreen Dallaire

 

Day/Time:

 Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., begins ? (Call to confirm.)

Place:

Freeman/Centennial School, 70 Boardman St., Norfolk, MA
Sponsor: Norfolk Adult Education

 Beginners especially welcomed. Musicians welcome for live slow session

Cost:

$ 70 for 12 week course

Contact:

Annie Hennessey, (508) 528-9522,
Teacher: Annie Hennessey

 

Day/Time:

 Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm  - Call to confirm schedule

Place:

Danvers Art Association, 105  Elliott St.  (Route 62), Danvers, MA

Sponsor: Danvers Irish Set Dancers - Beginners especially welcome.  

Cost:

$7.00,  Includes lesson, dancing & light refreshments

Contact:

LarryTormey, LPTormey@verizon.net, (978) 502-8938
Teacher: Eileen Dugal 603-882-9399
  Website : www.irishthymes.com/irishdance.html/#danvers

 

Day/Time:

Thursdays, 7:45 – 9:45 p.m.

Place:

Fidelity House, off Main St,, Arlington, MA 
Sponsor:  O'Shea/Chaplin School of Irish Dance

Cost:

$ 5.00

Contact:

Rita O'Shea, 781-665-3110
Teacher: Rita O'Shea, mostly Ceili dances, some sets

 

Day/Time:

 Fridays, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Place:

Congregational Church, 48 Winthrop Ave. Wollaston, Quincy, MA

Sponsor: South Shore Ceili Club

Cost:

$5.00

Contact:

Sheila Berry (508-697-7255)
Teacher: Sheila Berry, with Ronnie Baron

 

Day/Time:

 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Call to confirm

Place:

Old Court Pub., 29 Central St., Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 452-0100

Cost:

$5.00

Contact:

Denny Kayser,  Denkayser@aol.com  (978) 256-0642
Teacher: Michael Collier, Michael_collier@comcast.net  (617) 965-9048

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List compiled by Michael Collier - revised  - webpage update 5/2/08