CCÉ MAD Weekend sean nós workshops
Kate Spanos will teach two beginner/intermediate sean nós dance workshops (morning and afternoon) at MAD Weekend.
Kate Spanos will teach two beginner/intermediate sean nós dance workshops (morning and afternoon) at MAD Weekend.
Kate Spanos will perform in the CCÉ MAD Weekend faculty concert.
This 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.
This 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.
Save the date! Kate Spanos Irish Dance presents the inaugural St. Brigid’s Dance Festival on Saturday, January 30, 2027, featuring Irish dance workshops, community activities, and an evening concert celebrating St. Brigid and artistry rooted in Irish traditional culture. Details on schedule, venue, and registration coming soon—mark your calendar now for a full day of dance, music, and culture.