Kate Spanos Irish Dance

Sean nós dance class
2025-02-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-23 18:30 - 19:30 UTC and 2 more dates | CityDance at Parklawn, 11711 Parklawn Dr B, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Deepen your musicality and make some noise with Kate Spanos! This sean nós dance class for beginner dancers (all are welcome!) introduces this musical and expressive Irish dance style. Sean nós, meaning “old style” in Irish, originates from the Connemara region of Ireland and is characterized by its improvisational nature and close connection to the music. In this class, students will learn:

The fundamental techniques of sean nós, including close-to-the-floor stepping and relaxed upper body
Basic improvisation skills to develop one’s own style and percussive voice
How to develop a playful and creative conversation with the music, musicians, and other dancers through this form

The class is geared toward beginner dancers (ages 13+). Leather-soled (non-stick) shoes are recommended. If you are not sure if this class is right for you, please talk to Kate.
Semester registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome.

Class details

Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 15 – May 21 (18 classes; no class Mar 19)
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: CityDance at Parklawn in Rockville, MD
Cost: $342 semester registration for 18 classes (family discounts available; contact Kate), $24 drop-in

Classes offered in partnership with EducArte.

Irish step dance class
2025-02-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 and 2 more dates | CityDance at Parklawn, 11711 Parklawn Dr B, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Deepen your skills in Irish dance with Kate Spanos! These Irish step dance classes will focus primarily on festival style technique, with an emphasis on strength, control, musicality, and stage presence. In a fun and non-competitive environment, you will learn new steps and choreographies that draw from various Irish step dance styles.
The goal of the class series is to promote a holistic understanding of Irish dance and develop strong performers, well-informed traditional dancers, and inspired creators.
The class is geared toward intermediate/advanced Irish dancers (ages 13+) and will include both soft shoe and hard shoe dancing. New choreography will be introduced every 2-3 weeks. If you are not sure if this level is right for you, please talk to Kate.
Semester registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome. 2-class packages are also available for those wishing to take both sean nós and step dance classes.

Class details

Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 15 – May 21 (18 classes; no class Mar 19)
Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Location: CityDance at Parklawn in Rockville, MD
Cost: $342 semester registration for 18 classes (family discounts available; contact Kate), $24 drop-in

Classes offered in partnership with EducArte.

Irish step dance class
2025-02-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-03-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 and 2 more dates | MD
Deepen your skills in Irish dance with Kate Spanos! These Irish step dance classes focus primarily on festival style technique, with an emphasis on strength, control, musicality, and stage presence. In a fun and non-competitive environment, you will learn new steps and choreographies that draw from various Irish step dance styles.
The goal of the class series is to promote a holistic understanding of Irish dance and develop strong performers, well-informed traditional dancers, and inspired creators.
The class is geared toward intermediate/advanced Irish dancers (ages 13+) and includes both soft shoe and hard shoe dancing. New choreography will be introduced every 2-3 weeks. If you are not sure if this level is right for you, please talk to Kate.
Semester registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is also available for those wishing to take both sean nós and step dance classes (contact Kate).

Class details

Dates: Wednesdays, September 3 – December 17 (15 classes; no class November 26)
Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
Location: Rockville, MD (exact location TBD)
Cost: $300 semester registration for 15 classes, $24 drop-in

Classes offered in partnership with EducArte.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
