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.
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.
Kate Spanos will call the annual Scooby Doo Mansion Céilí Ball in Mt. Pleasant, Washington, DC.
Join us for Kate's monthly sean nós dance jams held at the School of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park, MD. These dancer-led sessions for Irish 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.
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.
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.
Join Kate on Saturday, January 10, for a low-impact and rhythmic introduction to sean nós dance, a traditional Irish percussive dance style known for its musicality and footwork. Perfect for adults of all levels, this class emphasizes connection to Irish music and encourages you to find joy in moving your body to the music. Kate Spanos, who has over 30 years of training as an Irish dancer and scholar, brings her deep knowledge of Irish traditions to make this an engaging and welcoming experience.
Kate Spanos Irish Dance will perform a demo during the first break at the Emerald Isle Club céilí on Saturday, January 10.
Kate Spanos will call the Emerald Isle Club céilí on Saturday, February 7.
Bring your kids to jump into the vibrant world of frevo, a high-energy carnival dance from Brazil that blends playful movement with colorful flair. With its joyful energy and lively music, frevo is the perfect way for kids to celebrate movement, rhythm, and cultural creativity. Kate Spanos’ training in Brazil and her expertise in bringing global dance forms to young audiences ensure this class is both fun and enriching.
Kate Spanos will call the Emerald Isle Club céilí on Saturday, April 4.
Kate Spanos Irish Dance will perform at Carroll County Celtic Festival on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Kate Spanos will also teach a beginner sean nós workshop for kids on Sunday at 2-2:45 p.m.
