Kate Spanos Irish Dance returns to the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival
We were happy to be back at the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival in St. Leonard again this year!
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April 29, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day with friends
We had a great St. Patrick's Day this year! Although March can be a stressful time, this year we prioritized fun and connection.
March 29, 2026
Dancing on Dangerous Ground: Part 2
It was another fantastic year spending some time in the studio with Jean Butler and Colin Dunne, learning choreography from their iconic 2000 production, Dancing on Dangerous Ground.
February 22, 2026
Celtic Christmas & Highlights from 2025
Year 2 of Kate Spanos Irish Dance is in the books! Thanks to all the dancers, musicians, and supporters who made this year so much fun
December 27, 2025
Another fun year at the Maryland Irish Festival
Earlier this month, we returned to the Cow Palace to perform at the Maryland Irish Festival! Our group of 10 dancers was joined by all-star musicians Jessica Zito on fiddle and Richard Osban Hearn on bouzouk for a 40-minute set on the Tullamore Dew stage.
November 26, 2025
Kate Spanos Irish Dance at the Maryland Folk Festival
This past weekend, we had an incredibly fun day performing at the Maryland Folk Festival in Salisbury, MD. What an honor to be invited and to perform with these amazing artists!
September 24, 2025
Summer set dances and fall classes starting next month
Last week, we wrapped up a fantastic summer intensive! In what was a somewhat ambitious plan, we got through two traditional solo set dances each week. We started with the Maggie Pickie and Priest and his Boots, then worked through Molyneaux's Blackbird and St. Patrick's Day. Then we did a…
August 4, 2025
Celtic festivals, crossroads, and Comhaltas Brasil
We have had a busy few months of performances! Southern Maryland Celtic Festival In April, we performed two sets at the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival in St. Leonard. We always have a great time at this event, and this year we presented a sean nós / old style Irish dance…
June 23, 2025
A weekend in Berlin and an uplifting dance festival
It's been busy the past few weeks! At the end of February, Kate Spanos Irish Dance performed at the Uplift Inspiration Dance Festival hosted by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) in Prince George's County at the historical Publick Playhouse. We performed "Open the Door for Three," with…
March 25, 2025
Announcing the 2025 summer intensive and a special workshop with Rebecca McGowan
I am excited to announce that Kate Spanos Irish Dance will host a special sean nós dance workshop with Rebecca McGowan from Boston! Rebecca is a dear friend and we are thrilled to have her back in the DC region for the weekend. The workshop will take place on Saturday,…
March 19, 2025
