Kate Spanos Irish Dance

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 UTC 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.

Sean nós dance class
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, 2025-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 and 1 more date | 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
2025-03-05 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, 2025-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Emerald Isle Club Céilí
2025-04-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Promenado Dance Studio, 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr, Windsor Mill, MD, 21244, United States
Kate Spanos calls the Emerald Isle Club céilí in Windsor Mill, MD.
About the Emerald Isle Club céilís:

Céilís are usually held the first Saturday of the month, October through May, at 6:00 p.m.

Come and learn to do Irish Set and Céilí Dances! No experience is necessary.
All dances are called, and there are instruction workshops at each céilí. There is a snack and dessert table for everyone. Families and children of all ages are welcome to attend!
Admission Includes: Live music, dance instruction, soda, pretzels & chips. Participants are asked to bring a baked good or dessert to share. Wine is allowed, but liquor is not permitted.

Southern Maryland Celtic Festival
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Jefferson Patterson Park, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD, 20685, United States
Kate Spanos Irish Dance will perform two showcases on the Dance Pavilion stage:

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Sean nós and old style Irish step dance
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Festival style and contemporary Irish step dance with special guest Abbie Palmer on harp

About the festival:
On the banks of the Patuxent River at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, in beautiful Southern Maryland, you will find on a cheery Saturday in late April, the sound of the bagpipes calling you home. Whether it be the music, food, dance or other Celtic attractions, there is something for everyone—join in celebrating the spirit of the 7 Celtic Nations in the 46th Annual Southern Maryland Celtic Festival on April 26th!
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Enjoy the sounds of internationally known Celtic bands performing on multiple entertainment stages throughout the grounds, offering continuous music, dance, and jam sessions throughout the day! Check out Clan Row, where more than 50 clans and societies have information to share with you about your Celtic heritage! Watch Scottish/Irish country dance performances, and listen to harp and Scottish fiddling all while storytellers weave tales alongside historical displays, craft demonstrations, and living history reenactments. Stop by the Celtic Marketplace for a wide selection of traditional and non-traditional Celtic foods and gifts providing an old-world atmosphere. Be sure to check out the Celtic Kids’ Activities and the all-day competitions taking place throughout the Park including Pipers, Drummers, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancers, Highland Athletics, and Rugby games!
