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SUMMARY:Irish step dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your Irish dance technique and rhythm! These Irish step dance classes draw from various Irish step dance styles\, especially festival style technique from the north of Ireland\, 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 will challenge and inspire your dancing.\n\n\nThe goal of the class series is to promote a holistic understanding of Irish dance\, in all its styles\, and develop strong performers\, well-informed traditional dancers\, and inspired creators. \nThe class is geared toward experienced 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. \nThe program is especially designed for dancers who may no longer be interested in competing\, but still want to find joy in dancing and performing. Students will have opportunities to perform with Kate Spanos Irish Dance throughout the year. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 7:30-9 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/irish-step-dance-class-3/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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SUMMARY:Monthly sean nós dance jam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly guided sean nós dance jam held at the School of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park\, MD. These dancer-led sessions for Irish/percussive dancers and musicians offer a supportive environment to work on your footwork\, share steps\, improvise with live traditional music\, and deepen your connection to this fun\, uplifting tradition. \nKate Spanos will lead the session with a guided warm-up and some improvisational prompts and games to get everyone working together. Then we will open up the space for free improvisation and sharing rhythms with your fellow dancers. We will have 1-2 traditional Irish musicians playing live at each session\, deepening our ability to connect not only to the music but also to the people playing it. So bring your shoes\, your musicality\, and your personal style! \nAll levels are welcome\, as well as dancers from other styles of percussive dance. \nWe also hope you will join us after the jam to socialize at one of Takoma Park’s nearby restaurants/coffee bars. The idea is to not just dance together\, but also get to know each other! \n\nEvent details:\n\nMonthly on Sundays\n\nWinter/Spring 2026 (second Sundays except May & June): Jan 11\, Feb 8\, Mar 8\, Apr 12\, May 3\, Jun 7\n\n\n1-2:15 p.m. (join us for a social hour afterward!)\nAll levels and ages are welcome\, children must be accompanied by an adult\nLeather-soled (non-stick) shoes or taps/hard shoes are recommended\n$15 to participate\nLocation: School of Musical Traditions\, 7112 Willow Ave\, Takoma Park\, MD\nFree parking on site!\n\n\n\n \nThis program is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) \nPhoto © Maryland State Arts Council 2022\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/monthly-sean-nos-dance-jam-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:School of Musical Traditions\, 7112 Willow Ave\, Takoma Park\, MD\, 20912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sean nós jams
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SUMMARY:Sean nós dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your musicality and make some noise! This sean nós dance class introduces this musical and expressive dance style from Ireland. 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: \n\nThe fundamental techniques of sean nós\, including close-to-the-floor stepping and relaxed upper body\nBasic improvisation skills to develop one’s own style and percussive voice\nApproaches to developing a playful and creative conversation with the music\, musicians\, and other dancers through this form\n\nThe class is geared toward beginner and advanced beginner dancers (ages 13+)\, but all levels are welcome. Leather-soled (non-stick) shoes are recommended; taps or Irish dance hard shoes are also acceptable. If you are not sure if this class is right for you\, please talk to Kate. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 6:30-7:30 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/sean-nos-dance-class-2-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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SUMMARY:Irish step dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your Irish dance technique and rhythm! These Irish step dance classes draw from various Irish step dance styles\, especially festival style technique from the north of Ireland\, 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 will challenge and inspire your dancing.\n\n\nThe goal of the class series is to promote a holistic understanding of Irish dance\, in all its styles\, and develop strong performers\, well-informed traditional dancers\, and inspired creators. \nThe class is geared toward experienced 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. \nThe program is especially designed for dancers who may no longer be interested in competing\, but still want to find joy in dancing and performing. Students will have opportunities to perform with Kate Spanos Irish Dance throughout the year. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 7:30-9 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/irish-step-dance-class-3/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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SUMMARY:Sean nós dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your musicality and make some noise! This sean nós dance class introduces this musical and expressive dance style from Ireland. 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: \n\nThe fundamental techniques of sean nós\, including close-to-the-floor stepping and relaxed upper body\nBasic improvisation skills to develop one’s own style and percussive voice\nApproaches to developing a playful and creative conversation with the music\, musicians\, and other dancers through this form\n\nThe class is geared toward beginner and advanced beginner dancers (ages 13+)\, but all levels are welcome. Leather-soled (non-stick) shoes are recommended; taps or Irish dance hard shoes are also acceptable. If you are not sure if this class is right for you\, please talk to Kate. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 6:30-7:30 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/sean-nos-dance-class-2-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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SUMMARY:Irish step dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your Irish dance technique and rhythm! These Irish step dance classes draw from various Irish step dance styles\, especially festival style technique from the north of Ireland\, 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 will challenge and inspire your dancing.\n\n\nThe goal of the class series is to promote a holistic understanding of Irish dance\, in all its styles\, and develop strong performers\, well-informed traditional dancers\, and inspired creators. \nThe class is geared toward experienced 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. \nThe program is especially designed for dancers who may no longer be interested in competing\, but still want to find joy in dancing and performing. Students will have opportunities to perform with Kate Spanos Irish Dance throughout the year. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 7:30-9 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/irish-step-dance-class-3/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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SUMMARY:Regency Garden Ball (céilí)
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos will call Irish céilí dances at “Diamond of the Season: A Regency Garden Ball” on Saturday\, May 16\, at the Scooby Doo Mansion in Mt. Pleasant\, DC. \nAbout the event: \n\n\nStep into the charm of Regency times and dance the night away under the stars at this unforgettable garden ball. \n\n\n\n\nDearest Reader\,\nWe’re delighted to invite you to an evening gathering as the sun dips low and the garden comes alive in twilight’s glow. \nCome dressed in your Regency-inspired finest (interpret freely) and step into a playful\, elegant world for the night\, where admiration may be earned\, fans and flirtatious glances speak a quiet language\, and small intrigues quietly unfold. \nWe will offer simple\, guided dances inspired by Regency and Irish céilí traditions\, no experience needed\, with dance cards to encourage chance encounters and perhaps a few new acquaintances. Even the most hesitant may discover a surprising ease once the music begins. \nYou’ll also have space to wander the garden\, enjoy refreshments\, and take part in as much or as little of the whimsy as you like. A stroll beneath the evening sky may lead to blooms tucked into lapels or hair\, bestowed by friend or admirer. \nAnd for those with particular tastes\, a clever attendant stands ready with a small selection of libations\, thoughtfully prepared and finished with a flourish to suit the occasion. \nAs the evening deepens\, formality may soften\, giving way to music\, mingling\, a freer sort of revelry\, and maybe even a touch of mischief!
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/regency-garden-ball-ceili/
LOCATION:Scooby Doo Mansion\, 17th St NW & Newton St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Céilís
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SUMMARY:Sean nós dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your musicality and make some noise! This sean nós dance class introduces this musical and expressive dance style from Ireland. 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: \n\nThe fundamental techniques of sean nós\, including close-to-the-floor stepping and relaxed upper body\nBasic improvisation skills to develop one’s own style and percussive voice\nApproaches to developing a playful and creative conversation with the music\, musicians\, and other dancers through this form\n\nThe class is geared toward beginner and advanced beginner dancers (ages 13+)\, but all levels are welcome. Leather-soled (non-stick) shoes are recommended; taps or Irish dance hard shoes are also acceptable. If you are not sure if this class is right for you\, please talk to Kate. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 6:30-7:30 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/sean-nos-dance-class-2-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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SUMMARY:Irish step dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your Irish dance technique and rhythm! These Irish step dance classes draw from various Irish step dance styles\, especially festival style technique from the north of Ireland\, 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 will challenge and inspire your dancing.\n\n\nThe goal of the class series is to promote a holistic understanding of Irish dance\, in all its styles\, and develop strong performers\, well-informed traditional dancers\, and inspired creators. \nThe class is geared toward experienced 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. \nThe program is especially designed for dancers who may no longer be interested in competing\, but still want to find joy in dancing and performing. Students will have opportunities to perform with Kate Spanos Irish Dance throughout the year. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 7:30-9 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/irish-step-dance-class-3/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
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SUMMARY:Sean nós dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your musicality and make some noise! This sean nós dance class introduces this musical and expressive dance style from Ireland. 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: \n\nThe fundamental techniques of sean nós\, including close-to-the-floor stepping and relaxed upper body\nBasic improvisation skills to develop one’s own style and percussive voice\nApproaches to developing a playful and creative conversation with the music\, musicians\, and other dancers through this form\n\nThe class is geared toward beginner and advanced beginner dancers (ages 13+)\, but all levels are welcome. Leather-soled (non-stick) shoes are recommended; taps or Irish dance hard shoes are also acceptable. If you are not sure if this class is right for you\, please talk to Kate. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 6:30-7:30 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/sean-nos-dance-class-2-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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SUMMARY:Irish step dance class
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your Irish dance technique and rhythm! These Irish step dance classes draw from various Irish step dance styles\, especially festival style technique from the north of Ireland\, 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 will challenge and inspire your dancing.\n\n\nThe goal of the class series is to promote a holistic understanding of Irish dance\, in all its styles\, and develop strong performers\, well-informed traditional dancers\, and inspired creators. \nThe class is geared toward experienced 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. \nThe program is especially designed for dancers who may no longer be interested in competing\, but still want to find joy in dancing and performing. Students will have opportunities to perform with Kate Spanos Irish Dance throughout the year. \nSemester registration is encouraged\, but drop-ins are welcome. A 15% discount is applied when you register for the semester for both sean nós and step dance classes (automatically applied at checkout). \n\nClass details\n\nDates: Wednesdays\, January 7 – May 27 (20 classes; no class February 11)\nTime: 7:30-9 p.m.\nLocation: The JaM Space (12009 Nebel Street\, Rockville\, MD) (parking available; within walking distance of the North Bethesda Metro station)\nCost: $400 semester registration for 20 classes\, $24 drop-in\n\n\n Classes sponsored in part by EducArte. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable. \nPhoto credit: © Maryland State Arts Council 2025\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/irish-step-dance-class-3/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:The JaM Space\, 12009 Nebel St\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260421T143213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143213Z
UID:10000269-1780428600-1780432200@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Festival style dance workshop (Boston)
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos will teach a festival style hard shoe workshop for Rebecca McGowan Dance in Boston on Tuesday\, June 2. Check out the details below: \nWork on your control\, strength\, musicality\, and stage presence with this special workshop in festival style Irish dance with Kate Spanos! The session will focus on the techniques that are typical of this style’s “slow” set dances and you will learn some choreographies that put these techniques into practice. \nFestival style Irish dance is from the Belfast area of Northern Ireland and was innovated by Patricia Mulholland (or “Miss Mulholland”) in the 1930s to 1950s to draw the focus of Irish dance towards individual expression\, with a focus on performance and musicality. Festival set dances are much slower than their feis style counterparts\, and dancers pay particular attention to expressing “light and shade” in the music. Grace\, elegance\, and control are key features of festival style. \nLevel: Intermediate/advanced hard shoe
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/festival-style-dance-workshop-boston/
LOCATION:First Church Cambridge\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T141500
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20251218T145623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T145623Z
UID:10000158-1780837200-1780841700@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Monthly sean nós dance jam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly guided sean nós dance jam held at the School of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park\, MD. These dancer-led sessions for Irish/percussive dancers and musicians offer a supportive environment to work on your footwork\, share steps\, improvise with live traditional music\, and deepen your connection to this fun\, uplifting tradition. \nKate Spanos will lead the session with a guided warm-up and some improvisational prompts and games to get everyone working together. Then we will open up the space for free improvisation and sharing rhythms with your fellow dancers. We will have 1-2 traditional Irish musicians playing live at each session\, deepening our ability to connect not only to the music but also to the people playing it. So bring your shoes\, your musicality\, and your personal style! \nAll levels are welcome\, as well as dancers from other styles of percussive dance. \nWe also hope you will join us after the jam to socialize at one of Takoma Park’s nearby restaurants/coffee bars. The idea is to not just dance together\, but also get to know each other! \n\nEvent details:\n\nMonthly on Sundays\n\nWinter/Spring 2026 (second Sundays except May & June): Jan 11\, Feb 8\, Mar 8\, Apr 12\, May 3\, Jun 7\n\n\n1-2:15 p.m. (join us for a social hour afterward!)\nAll levels and ages are welcome\, children must be accompanied by an adult\nLeather-soled (non-stick) shoes or taps/hard shoes are recommended\n$15 to participate\nLocation: School of Musical Traditions\, 7112 Willow Ave\, Takoma Park\, MD\nFree parking on site!\n\n\n\n \nThis program is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) \nPhoto © Maryland State Arts Council 2022\, MSAC.org
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/monthly-sean-nos-dance-jam-2/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:School of Musical Traditions\, 7112 Willow Ave\, Takoma Park\, MD\, 20912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sean nós jams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20250828T173354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T130457Z
UID:10000143-1781308800-1781395199@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Carroll County Celtic Festival
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos Irish Dance will perform at Carroll County Celtic Festival on Saturday\, June 13\, and Sunday\, June 14. Kate will also teach beginner sean nós workshops for kids on Saturday and Sunday. \nSchedule: \n\nSaturday\, June 13\, 12-12:45 p.m. – Kids sean nós dance workshop\nSaturday\, June 13\, 3-3:30 p.m. – Performance #1\nSunday\, June 14\, 11:15 – 12 p.m. – Performance #2\nSunday\, June 14\, 1-1:45 p.m. – Kids sean nós dance workshop
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/carroll-county-celtic-festival-2/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Carroll County Agriculture Center\, 706 Agriculture Drive\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20250828T173354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T130457Z
UID:10000144-1781395200-1781481599@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Carroll County Celtic Festival
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos Irish Dance will perform at Carroll County Celtic Festival on Saturday\, June 13\, and Sunday\, June 14. Kate will also teach beginner sean nós workshops for kids on Saturday and Sunday. \nSchedule: \n\nSaturday\, June 13\, 12-12:45 p.m. – Kids sean nós dance workshop\nSaturday\, June 13\, 3-3:30 p.m. – Performance #1\nSunday\, June 14\, 11:15 – 12 p.m. – Performance #2\nSunday\, June 14\, 1-1:45 p.m. – Kids sean nós dance workshop
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/carroll-county-celtic-festival-2/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Carroll County Agriculture Center\, 706 Agriculture Drive\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260505T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T200136Z
UID:10000286-1782651600-1782662400@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Emerald Isle Club Pop-Up Céilí
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos will call the Emerald Isle Club Pop-Up Céilí on Sunday\, June 28\, at the Guilford Hall Brewery in Baltimore\, MD. \nAbout the event: \n🅿️ Free street parking is readily available.\n☘️ Beginner Friendly ☘️ No Partner Required ☘️ All Dances Called\n🎟️ Admission: $15 for EIC Members\, $20 for Non-Members & Under 18 are free!\n👉 Helpful Tip: For Irish dancing\, shoes with smooth soles (not athletic shoes) are best.
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/emerald-isle-club-pop-up-ceili/
LOCATION:Guilford Hall Brewery\, 1611 Guilford Ave\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Céilís
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T173000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260127T142130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T142130Z
UID:10000261-1782723600-1782754200@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Workshops at Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI)
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos will teach Brazilian and Irish dance workshops at the 2026 Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI)\, hosted by ClancyWorks\, in Catonsville\, MD. She will also lead a workshop for dance educators on dances of resistance and cultural dance pedagogies. \nAbout DETI: \nLooking for skills and tools to use as a teaching artist? DETI 2026 is two days of dance\, conversations\, self-care & community. The 20th annual Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI) will be June 29-30\, offered by ClancyWorks in partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). This event introduces dances of resistance: capoeira\, samba\, frevo\, and Irish dance. The two-day workshops will offer culturally responsive teaching\, touch upon history and ritualistic wellness\, focus on mindfulness and self-care practices\, and\, of course\, keep you moving.
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/workshops-at-dance-educators-training-institute-deti/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) at Catonsville\, 800 S Rolling Rd\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T173000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260127T142130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T142130Z
UID:10000262-1782810000-1782840600@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Workshops at Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI)
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos will teach Brazilian and Irish dance workshops at the 2026 Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI)\, hosted by ClancyWorks\, in Catonsville\, MD. She will also lead a workshop for dance educators on dances of resistance and cultural dance pedagogies. \nAbout DETI: \nLooking for skills and tools to use as a teaching artist? DETI 2026 is two days of dance\, conversations\, self-care & community. The 20th annual Dance Educators Training Institute (DETI) will be June 29-30\, offered by ClancyWorks in partnership with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). This event introduces dances of resistance: capoeira\, samba\, frevo\, and Irish dance. The two-day workshops will offer culturally responsive teaching\, touch upon history and ritualistic wellness\, focus on mindfulness and self-care practices\, and\, of course\, keep you moving.
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/workshops-at-dance-educators-training-institute-deti/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) at Catonsville\, 800 S Rolling Rd\, Catonsville\, MD\, 21228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260423T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132415Z
UID:10000271-1782928800-1782934200@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Sean nós + set dance battering
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6-7:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning battering patterns to enhance your sean nós and country set dance practice. Battering patterns may include Connemara\, Clare\, Caledonian\, and Cavan step variations\, among others. \nThis class is appropriate for all levels\, but some experience with sean nós or percussive dance will be helpful. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-sean-nos-set-dance-battering/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260423T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132406Z
UID:10000281-1782934200-1782941400@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Dances from the video archive
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 7:30-9:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning steps and styles from various archival Irish dance videos\, including Donncha & Celine’s heavy slip jig\, Joe O’Donovan’s old style set dances\, Peggy Cannon’s light slip jig\, and Muiread and Frieda Gray’s hornpipes. \nTeaching will be fast-paced\, so students should have previous Irish dance experience. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-dances-from-the-video-archive/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260423T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132415Z
UID:10000272-1783533600-1783539000@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Sean nós + set dance battering
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6-7:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning battering patterns to enhance your sean nós and country set dance practice. Battering patterns may include Connemara\, Clare\, Caledonian\, and Cavan step variations\, among others. \nThis class is appropriate for all levels\, but some experience with sean nós or percussive dance will be helpful. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-sean-nos-set-dance-battering/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260423T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132406Z
UID:10000282-1783539000-1783546200@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Dances from the video archive
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 7:30-9:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning steps and styles from various archival Irish dance videos\, including Donncha & Celine’s heavy slip jig\, Joe O’Donovan’s old style set dances\, Peggy Cannon’s light slip jig\, and Muiread and Frieda Gray’s hornpipes. \nTeaching will be fast-paced\, so students should have previous Irish dance experience. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-dances-from-the-video-archive/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260423T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132415Z
UID:10000273-1784138400-1784143800@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Sean nós + set dance battering
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6-7:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning battering patterns to enhance your sean nós and country set dance practice. Battering patterns may include Connemara\, Clare\, Caledonian\, and Cavan step variations\, among others. \nThis class is appropriate for all levels\, but some experience with sean nós or percussive dance will be helpful. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-sean-nos-set-dance-battering/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260423T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132406Z
UID:10000283-1784143800-1784151000@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Dances from the video archive
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 7:30-9:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning steps and styles from various archival Irish dance videos\, including Donncha & Celine’s heavy slip jig\, Joe O’Donovan’s old style set dances\, Peggy Cannon’s light slip jig\, and Muiread and Frieda Gray’s hornpipes. \nTeaching will be fast-paced\, so students should have previous Irish dance experience. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-dances-from-the-video-archive/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260423T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132415Z
UID:10000274-1784743200-1784748600@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Sean nós + set dance battering
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6-7:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning battering patterns to enhance your sean nós and country set dance practice. Battering patterns may include Connemara\, Clare\, Caledonian\, and Cavan step variations\, among others. \nThis class is appropriate for all levels\, but some experience with sean nós or percussive dance will be helpful. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-sean-nos-set-dance-battering/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260423T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T132406Z
UID:10000284-1784748600-1784755800@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Dances from the video archive
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 7:30-9:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning steps and styles from various archival Irish dance videos\, including Donncha & Celine’s heavy slip jig\, Joe O’Donovan’s old style set dances\, Peggy Cannon’s light slip jig\, and Muiread and Frieda Gray’s hornpipes. \nTeaching will be fast-paced\, so students should have previous Irish dance experience. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-dances-from-the-video-archive/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260317T145508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145713Z
UID:10000266-1784919600-1784930400@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:CCÉ MAD Weekend céilí
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos will call the CCÉ MAD Weekend opening night céilí. \nMAD Weekend is a nationally and internationally acclaimed program providing Irish traditional cultural arts instruction. It follows in the time-honored process of bringing authentic masters of the traditions together with aspiring musicians\, singers\, dancers\, and Irish speakers for rich interaction and instruction.
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/cce-mad-weekend-ceili/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville\, 100 Welsh Park Dr\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Céilís
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
CREATED:20260317T145918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T144207Z
UID:10000267-1784973600-1784989800@www.katespanosirishdance.com
SUMMARY:CCÉ MAD Weekend sean nós workshops
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos will teach two beginner/intermediate sean nós dance workshops (morning and afternoon) at MAD Weekend. \nMAD Weekend is a nationally and internationally acclaimed program providing Irish traditional cultural arts instruction. It follows in the time-honored process of bringing authentic masters of the traditions together with aspiring musicians\, singers\, dancers\, and Irish speakers for rich interaction and instruction.
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/cce-mad-weekend-sean-nos-workshops/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville\, 100 Welsh Park Dr\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T152112
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SUMMARY:CCÉ MAD Weekend faculty concert
DESCRIPTION:Kate Spanos will perform in the CCÉ MAD Weekend faculty concert. \nMAD Weekend is a nationally and internationally acclaimed program providing Irish traditional cultural arts instruction. It follows in the time-honored process of bringing authentic masters of the traditions together with aspiring musicians\, singers\, dancers\, and Irish speakers for rich interaction and instruction.
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/cce-mad-weekend-faculty-concert/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville\, 100 Welsh Park Dr\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 intensive: Sean nós + set dance battering
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6-7:30 p.m.\nClarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, University of Maryland\, College Park\n$125 full session\, $30 drop-in \nThis special summer intensive invites you to dedicate the month of July to learning battering patterns to enhance your sean nós and country set dance practice. Battering patterns may include Connemara\, Clare\, Caledonian\, and Cavan step variations\, among others. \nThis class is appropriate for all levels\, but some experience with sean nós or percussive dance will be helpful. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesdays throughout the month of July at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (Dance Studio 1) on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Registrants will receive specific directions to the studio beforehand. Parking in Lots 1 & Z is free after 4 p.m. \nPhoto credit: © 2022 Maryland State Arts Council
URL:https://www.katespanosirishdance.com/event/summer-2026-intensive-sean-nos-set-dance-battering/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center\, College Park\, MD\, 20742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regular Classes
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