Irish Dance Classes for Kids

Irish Dance Classes for Kids, presented by Kate Spanos Irish Dance, introduce beginners to the fundamentals and joyful variety of Irish dance. Students explore traditional step-dance footwork, lively group céilí dances, and improvisational sean nós movement while experimenting with percussive rhythms.

The class is designed to help children develop coordination, confidence, creativity, and social skills in a relaxed, supportive, noncompetitive setting. Future performance opportunities will be available, and the program is presented with support from EducArte.

When: The event page lists the series as September 10–December 10, 2026.

Showtimes: The page lists sessions on October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19, December 3, and December 10, 2026. Each class runs from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.

Session length: One hour.

Ages: For kids and beginners; the page does not provide a specific age range.

Activities: Traditional Irish step dance, group céilí dancing, improvisational sean nós styles, basic footwork, and percussive rhythms.

Tickets: Price not available.

Presented by: Kate Spanos Irish Dance.

Co-sponsor: EducArte.

Venue: School of Musical Traditions, 7112 Willow Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.

Contact: (571) 217-4700; kate@katespanosirishdance.com.

Website: katespanosirishdance.com.