Top http://www.cceboston.org/dances&classes.html, Updated 8/18//07
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
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Day/Time: |
1st and 4th Sundays of the Month - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. September through June |
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Place: |
Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA |
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Sponsor: |
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann - Hanafin-Cooley Boston Branch Bi-Monthly Seisiun - Set & Ceili Dancing - Old Time waltzes |
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Cost: |
$ 8.00 |
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Contact: |
Barbara Davis, (508) 947-8688, CCEBoston@verizon.net See www.CCEBoston.org for info & directions |
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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. |
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Place: |
Hibernian Hall,151WatertownSt. (Rte 16),Watertown,MA |
| Sponsor: | Ceol Traidisiúnta na hÉireann |
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Cost: |
$6.00 |
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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. |
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Place: |
Rí Rá Pub, 50 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903 |
| Sponsor: | Ri Ra Pub |
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Cost: |
none |
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Contact: |
Rí Rá Pub, (401) 272-1953, www.rira.com |
| Music by: | Local Musicians & Guests |
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ing Classesin the Boston Area
| Day/Time: | Mondays - Beginners 7:30, everyone 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. |
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Place: |
The Burren Pub, 247 Elm St., Davis Sq. Somerville, MA |
| Sponsor: | The Burren Pub with Ger Cooney |
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Cost: |
$ 5.00 |
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Contact: |
Ger Cooney, (617) 776-6896, cooneybrowne@yahoo.com |
| Teacher: | Ger Cooney |
| Day/Time: | Mondays (except holidays); 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
K of C Hall - 1047 Park Avenue - Cranston RI |
| Sponsor: | Barry & Pat Callahan |
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Cost: |
$ 7.00 |
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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 |
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Place: |
Irish Cultural Centre - Canton, MA. |
| Sponsor: | Irish Cultural Centre |
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Cost: |
$ 5.00 proceeds to Cultural Centre |
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Contact: |
781-686-1951 |
| Teacher: | Cait Diamond and guests. |
| Day/Time: |
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. CANCELLED FOR MAY/JUNE 2008 |
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Place: |
Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA |
| Sponsor: | Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann - Boston Branch |
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Cost: |
$ 5.00 |
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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. |
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Place: |
11 Progress Ave. ,Chelmsford, MA (978-250-9100) |
| Sponsor: | Merrimac Valley Dance Co. |
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Cost: |
$ 5.00 |
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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. |
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Place: |
Concannon’s Village, 60 Lennox St., Norwood, MA |
| Sponsor: | Sally Harney - Harney Academy |
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Cost: |
$ 5.00 |
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Contact: |
Sally Harney, (508) 668-3479 |
| Teacher: | Sally Harney |
| Day/Time: |
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. |
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Place: |
Harrington's, 17 Water Street ( Route 129 ), Wakefield, MA |
| Sponsor: | Eileen McClelland - Frank Keane |
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Cost: |
$ 7.00 Includes dancing and light refreshments |
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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.) |
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Place: |
Home of Noreen Dallaire, 21 Wheeler Dam Rd., Salem, NH |
| Sponsor: | Noreen Dallaire |
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Cost: |
$ 3:00 |
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Contact: |
Noreen Dallaire, (603) 898-3259 |
| Teacher: | Noreen Dallaire |
| Day/Time: |
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., begins ? (Call to confirm.) |
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Place: |
Freeman/Centennial School, 70 Boardman St., Norfolk, MA |
| Sponsor: | Norfolk
Adult Education
Beginners especially welcomed. Musicians welcome for live slow session |
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Cost: |
$ 70 for 12 week course |
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Contact: |
Annie Hennessey, (508) 528-9522, |
| Teacher: | Annie Hennessey |
| Day/Time: |
Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm - Call to confirm schedule |
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Place: |
Danvers Art Association, 105 Elliott St. (Route 62), Danvers, MA |
| Sponsor: | Danvers Irish Set Dancers - Beginners especially welcome. |
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Cost: |
$7.00, Includes lesson, dancing & light refreshments |
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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. |
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Place: |
Fidelity House, off Main St,, Arlington, MA |
| Sponsor: | O'Shea/Chaplin School of Irish Dance |
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Cost: |
$ 5.00 |
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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. |
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Place: |
Congregational Church, 48 Winthrop Ave. Wollaston, Quincy, MA |
| Sponsor: | South Shore Ceili Club |
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Cost: |
$5.00 |
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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 |
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Place: |
Old Court Pub., 29 Central St., Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 452-0100 |
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Cost: |
$5.00 |
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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