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…
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,…
That's a wrap! We had a great first summer dance intensive throughout the month of July. It was wonderful working with this group of students and I'm already looking forward to next year!The summer dance intensive gave advanced Irish step dancers an opportunity to build technique, style, and repertoire through…
Over the past few years, I have been honing my vision for the kind of Irish dance classes I'd like to offer and we are finally here. I feel bolstered by all the many teachers I've studied with and been inspired by over my 35 (so far!) years of dancing and I'm thrilled to now have a weekly opportunity to work with students on the aspects of Irish dance that I love the most.
I'm delighted to share that I will be teaching a six-week festival style Irish dance series starting Friday, October 6 at District Irish Dance Academy in Tenleytown, Washington, DC.
