Hamilton Irish Arts

Irish Summer Camp for Kids
2022-07-18 09:00 - 2022-07-22 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Leander Boat Club, 50 Leander Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8L1
WE FINALLY HAVE FINALLIZED DATE FOR THIS YEARS CAMPS!!!!!!!!!
July 11 – 15, 75 Churchill Avenue (North)
July 18 – 22, 50 Leander Ave (Hamilton)
August 15 – 19, 937 Warden Avenue (East End)
August 22 – 26, (West End), 432 Horner Avenue
Leander Boat Club- Hamilton
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
The camp dates and locations are finalized, here is the info. The weeks run from Monday to Friday from 9 – 4 and we introduce the children to the whole Irish culture. We teach through fun based games and include language, singing, dancing, crafts, music (whistle, fiddle) and sports(hurling and gaelic football).
All for the low cost of $180 for the week.
Contact us on Instagram, facebook or Maureen at moleary2001@rogers.com or call 416-446-6993 to register or for more information, you can also check our website www.irishsummercamp4kids.com

Qualified teachers in all areas, language, music, song, dance, crafts and sports
Fiddles for the class and all the sporting equipment.
Crafts
Pizza lunch Fridays, (pizza, 1 drink and snacks will be provided that day)
A concert performance for family and friends to showcase students new talents on Friday afternoon
Guaranteed Fun, Fun, Fun

Please note:
Bring lunch every day but Friday and wear comfortable clothes
Tin Whistles in key of D are needed. These are on sale for $10 at the beginning of every camp. This will be your child’s Tin Whistle. For hygienic reasons they are not included in cost of camp.
For more information contact Maureen Mulvey @ Home 416-446-6993 or
e-mail moleary2001@rogers.com
For Info See Facebook Page
*Hours will be given to energetic, hard working high school students looking for a fun way to complete their required volunteer hours for high school.*
Please make cheques payable to:
Irish Summer School
2040 Don Mills Rd, #509,
Toronto, Ont. M3A-3R7
or etransfer to irishsummercamp4kids@gmail.com
Registration Form 2022-Registration-Form – Summer Camp 2022
The summer camps have been organized for the summer Plan ahead and there are discounts for Comhaltas members:
For more information or to register contact me Maureen moleary2001@rogers.com

Summer Immersion Week 2022
2022-08-08 - 2022-08-13 | North American Gaeltacht, 298 Gilmore Road, Tamworth, Ontario, K0K 3G0, Canada
A chairde Gael,

We at the North American Gaeltacht, the only recognized Gaeltacht area outside Ireland, are pleased and excited to invite you back to the Gaeltacht site for our summer immersion week 2022, happening between the 8-13th of August. We have a new schedule that we are excited to share!

Throughout the week there will be Irish language classes at 5 separate levels for complete beginners through to fluent speakers in a fully Gaelic atmosphere that will give a chance for learners to practice their language skills outside of the classroom. Along with that, cultural workshops will be available. It is our goal that every learner will be at ease to speak their Irish, however much or little, in a relaxing atmosphere.

The Canadian Oireachtas will happen in November this year. There will also be a pop-up event later in August and a larger event in November for those members who are not able to travel to the Gaeltacht site. More information will be coming about these shortly!

Registration is required. Camp on the site to get the full immersive experience. Breakfasts and catered dinners included each day. In a first for this year, be sure to check out any library books you are interested in for pickup at the Gaeltacht summer week!

Foireann na Gaeltachta (The North American Gaeltacht Team)

https://gaeilge.us4.list-manage.com/track/click…

Tumsheachtain Samhraidh 2022
A chairde Gael,

Tá áthas agus sceitimíní orainn ag Gaeltacht an Oileáin Úir, an t-aon cheantar gaeltachta amháin in aitheantas taobh lasmuigh d’Éirinn, cuireadh a chur oraibhse thar n-ais go suíomh na Gaeltachta go fisiciúil chun Tumsheachtain Samhraidh 2022, ar siúl idir an 8-13ú mí Lúnasa. Tá clár nua againn go bhfuilimíd ar bís chun roinnt libh!

I rith na seachtaine beidh ranganna Gaeilge ar siúil, ar 5 leibhéil éagsula idir glantosnaitheoir agus cainteoir líofa in atmaisféar lánGhaeilge a thabharfaidh seans d’fhoghlaimeoirí a gcuid scileanna teangan a chleachtadh taobh lasmuigh don seomra ranga. I dteannta leis sin, cuirfear ceardlanna cultúrtha ar fáil. Is é sprioc againn go mbeidh na haon fhoghlaimeoir ar a shuaimhneas a chuid Gaeilge, beag nó mór, a chleachtadh agus a labhairt in atmaisféar scíthe.

Beidh Oireachtas Gaeilge Cheanada ar siúl i mí na Nollaig i mbliana. Agus beidh imeacht pop-up ar líne níos déanaí i mí Lúnasa agus imeacht eile níos mó i mí na Nollaig ar son ár mbaill ná fuil ábalta teacht go suíomh na Gaeltachta. Beidh tuilleadh eolais ar na himeachtaí seo ag teacht go luath!

Clárúchán ar leith de dhíth. Campáil ar an suíomh chun eispéireas tumoidis go hiomlán a fháilt. Bricfeasta agus dinnéir lónadóra ngach lá. Don chéad uair, bíg deimhnitheach aon ábhar leabharlainne go bhfuil suim agaibh fúthu a sheiceáil amach agus iompar suas iad le linn na tumsheachtaine!

Foireann na Gaeltachta

Celtic Island Music Festival
2022-09-17 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Centre Island, 9 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2H3, Canada
Summer’s almost over! Let’s send it out in style with a Halfway till St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Join us for some cold drinks, great food and incredible views on the best patio in the city. It’s a great way to support the St. Patrick’s Parade and meet all the people involved.

The stage will feature an amazing afternoon of Irish music and dance. The day will be hosted by local media personality Hugo Straney.

12:00pm – Doors open
12:30pm – Opening ceremonies
1:00pm – Elaine Ryan
2:00pm – Graham School of Irish Dance
2:30pm – The O’Deadlys
4:00pm – Graham School of Irish Dance
4:30pm – Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps

Advance tickets are $20. Don’t delay as this event is sure to sell out! A limited number may be available at the door. Children under 12 are admitted for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

The Toronto Island BBQ & Beer Company is is conveniently located right beside the main ferry dock on Centre Island. The venue is fully licensed with a great menu including vegetarian options. No outside food or drinks are allowed.

Event tickets do not include transportation costs. Guests may arrive via water taxi or the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Those coming via ferry are encouraged to buy their tickets online in advance.

A pair of flights to Ireland have been donated to the raffle courtesy of Aer Lingus. Many other great prizes will be available as well.

This event will go on rain or shine. There are covered areas to get out of the sun or to stay dry if needed. There will be no reservations for seating so it will be first come, first served. No pets will be allowed other than service animals.

Let’s end summer with a great party. We can’t wait to see you!

Irish Music Night - London Ontario - Half way to Paddys!!
2022-09-17 19:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | London Irish Centre, 4308 Dundas St E, Thames Centre, ON, London, Ontario, N0M 2P0, Canada
I am delighted to say that there has been a VERY positive reaction to this Saturday’s gig for the London Irish Canadian Cultural Society! It will be my first “official” gig with Geraldine MacWilliams!

Geraldine MacWilliams is a member of the talented QUINN FAMILY of musicians who, in 2018, were inducted into the Canada East Hall of Fame for Irish Music (Comhaltas).

Geraldine was born in Belfast, Ireland and moved with her family to Canada in the 1970’s. She started playing piano accordion aged 11 and has won many awards for performing Irish music. She was nominated to represent Canada at the All Ireland Fleadh on a few occasions. She has been described as “a gifted musician who did her 10,000 hours of practice at live music sessions all over Canada!” Geraldine’s father (Dessie) currently resides in Nova Scotia so she has a special place in her heart for East coast music!

Geraldine currently resides in Hamilton where she co-hosts a weekly Folk & Irish Trad Music session at the Corktown pub. Between gigs and raising a family, she also loves learning new tunes and songs! She is a performer well worth coming out to hear!

We may also have some other trad musician friends join us on stage towards the end of the gig! I can’t wait for this one!!

A few tickets are still available here:

Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/12-way-to-paddys-day-grand…

Weekly Virtual Beginner Sean Nós Dance Class - Thursday evenings
2022-09-22 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual – OnLine, Ontario, Canada
Weekly Virtual Beginner Sean Nós Dance Class Thursday evenings 5-6 pm
Sept 22 – May 14 $300 for the year (30 classes)
It would progress in a similar manner as do my in-person classes. In the first dozen, or so, classes you would be introduced to a different key building block followed by organized practice that would be generated from within the class. Following this, you would learn a Brush Dance and a Barrel Dance (still using sean nós style footwork).
Tuition covers all classes as well as both your registration to compete in the Annual Spring Rain Feis held in Belwood, Ontario on Sat May 6, 2023 and participation in the End of Year Family Celebration on Sunday May 14. Please message me for info or to register.

Adults – Sean Nós Dance Mixed Levels - ONLINE
2022-09-22 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual – OnLine, Ontario, Canada
Sept 22, 29
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec 1, 8
Jan 12, 19, 26
Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
Mar 2, 9, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 6(Sat), 11, 14(Sun)

Tuition $300 due Sept 2022 for 30 CLASSES

+ shoes, brush and barrel

Oakville Feis and Irish Cultural Day
2022-09-24 | TRAC Athletics, 1132 Invicta DriveL6H 6G1, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 6G1, Canada
The Oakville Feis Association welcomes you to our Feis on Saturday September 24, 2022 and our Oakville Irish Cultural Day at TRAC Athletics Centre. Hope to see you and your family and friends there!

Alan Beale Workshop Weekend - Chicago
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC), 4626 N. Knox Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Dear dancers / dancing friends
Alan Beale Workshop Weekend, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Organiser – Dan Cahill

A dance weekend in the Windy City in memory of a local dancer and teacher who passed in recent times. The price of the full weekend is $95 (US), or $80 (US) before Saturday 17 September 2022.
Register at alanbealeworkshopweekend.org/registration.
Attachment – 2022 Registration Form Alan Beale Workshop Weekend – has all the details.

2022-10-15 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | Royal Canadian Legion, Toronto 266/046, 3591 Dundas St West, York, Ontario, M6S 2T1, Canada
Here at Open Door Ceilis Toronto, good music and great dancing is our passion.
Our regular monthly ceilis are held at 3591 Dundas Street West. A short bus ride from Jane TTC station.

LIVELY TUNES with live music
3591 DUNDAS STREET WEST, TORONTO Map link.
Plenty of free parking
Cash bar
8 pm – 11.30 pm.

Come and visit – your dancing shoes will thank you.
Sets & ceili dances, and waltz too!
$20– ceili entrance and raffle ticket included and delicious treats served with Barrys Tea. Cash Bar
Call Geraldine at (416) 573 1205
www.opendoorceilitoronto.com

ReJigged Festival
2022-10-20 - 2022-10-23 | Ontario
Join us in our 12th annual celebration of Celtic music and dance.
We are thrilled with our 2022 lineup! We’re planning both in-person and online events and workshops, so we can keep in touch with our international audience while staying loyal to the local roots of our small-but-mighty Festival!
Breanndán Begley & Rose Morrison
Inn Echo (Tom Gammons, Karson McKeown, Tuli Porcher)
Wendy MacIsaac & Mac Morin
Aneta Dortová | Jonathan Rousseau
Màiri Chaimbeul | Kevin Crawford | Daoirí Farrell
Marielle Lespérance | Catherine-Ann MacPhee
Rachel McCrum | Calum Stewart & Sophie Stephenson
Cedric Watson | Andy Webster & Eilidh Buchanan
Cinder Well (Amelia Baker)

What is ReJigged?

ReJigged is an independent festival in Nova Scotia celebrating new directions in music and dance, based in the rich history of the Celtic musical tradition. ReJigged showcases and nurtures the best emerging and established local talent alongside national and international independent music and dance in the genre of “new trad” (traditional) Celtic music.

East Region AGM
2022-10-22 | Kingston Senior Centre, 56 Francis Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 1L7, Canada
Harp of Tara Branch is hosting the East Region AGM this year on October 22.
It will be held at the Seniors Centre at 56 Francis Street in Kingston.
This year Steafan Hannigan and Saskia Tomkins are being inducted into the East Region Music Hall of Fame.
A list of nearby hotels with the final details of the day to follow shortly.
There will be the AGM during the day and then workshops, followed by dinner and a ceili featuring the Seventh Town Ceili Band.
11:00-12:00: Meeting
12:00: Break for quick lunch and continue with the meeting til 3:30
4:00 -5:30: Workshops
6:00: Dinner
7:30: Ceili
Hope we can get a good turnout after missing the last two years.
**If there is enough interest on the part of people coming down on the Friday night we will try and arrange a Siamsa at a local pub**

Samhain Ceili in Kitchener
2022-10-28 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Toronto) | Victoria Park Pavillion, 80 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1K9, Canada
Samhain is nearing, the time of year when the Celts believed the division between this world and the otherworld was at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through which then became what we know today as Hallowe’en.
We will mark this celebration and the end of the Celtic year with Ceili dancing, great stories by Jonathan Lynn and activities for the kids! Our caller will lead everyone through the Ceili dances so no experience necessary, just comfy dancing shoes!
Celebrate with us on Friday, October 28th at the Victoria Park Pavillion, Kitchener from7 pm – 10:30 pm

Tickets:
$20/person over 18 yrs old
$10 – 5yrs – 18 yrs. old
5 + under – free
$50 family (2 adults, 3 kids)
To purchase tickets and for more information please go to https://www.irishreallifekw.com/…/samhain-an-irish… For groups of 10+ please contact us at ceilis@irishreallifekw.com with group in the subject line.
Masks (medical and/or Hallowe’en) and costumes are encouraged but not required.
Cash bar will be available.
This evening’s Ceili is dedicated to our dear recently departed friend Kari Kokko.

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Irish Traditional Solo Dance for Adults - Level Two - Online
2022-11-07 20:00 - 20:50 (Europe/Dublin) | Virtual – OnLine, Ontario, Canada
New series of online classes for adults – in Irish Traditional Solo Dance
Level 2 – for those with some experience, this could be 2 or 3 terms of Annette’s beginner class, or other percussive dance forms.
Annette will teach 4 hornpipe steps from Joe O’Donovan of Cork. This would be the perfect class for those who have previously taken Annette’s level 1 “easy 4 bar hornpipes” and would like to start learning longer 8 bar steps.
Each Monday beginning 7 November for 5 weeks
Link for level 2 – https://www.annettecollins.com/store/p75/Level_2_Dance_Class.html
Irish Time 8-850pm
www.annettecollins.com

Ceili, Irish dancing for everyone in Kitchener
2022-11-18 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Toronto) | Victoria Park Pavillion, 80 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1K9, Canada
Wear comfy shoes and get ready for some fun!
Live music by the Grand River Ceili Band with a caller leading you through the dances.Cash bar available.
Kids under 10 free.
Advance tickets are $14. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $20.
Live band, bar and good times!
In this time of flu and viruses, we do ask that people wear masks if they can.

Traditional YOUTH Group Set Dance Workshops (Fergus)
2022-11-19 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Melville United Church, 300 St Andrew St W, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 1N9, Canada
Celtic Thunder Academy of Irish Music & Dance is pleased to host
TRADITIONAL YOUTH GROUP SET DANCE WORKSHOPS
Upper Auditorium of Melville United Church, Fergus, Ontario
300 St. Andrew Street W, Fergus, Ontario
Instructor: Stephen Rayner from Kingston, ON
Youth Workshop 11 am – 12:30 pm $10/ participant or $25/family
To register contact Marilyn Abraham or celtic_thunder@hotmail.com or call 519.787.0096

Ceili Admission:

Adults $15;
Youth 6-18 – $8;
5 & Under > Free

Traditional Adult Group Set Dance Workshops (Fergus)
2022-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Melville United Church, 300 St Andrew St W, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 1N9, Canada
Celtic Thunder Academy of Irish Music & Dance is pleased to host
TRADITIONAL ADULT GROUP SET DANCE WORKSHOPS
Upper Auditorium of Melville United Church, Fergus, Ontario
300 St. Andrew Street W, Fergus, Ontario
Instructor: Stephen Rayner from Kingston, ON
Adult Workshop 1:30 – 3:30 pm $15/ participant or $25/family
To register contact Marilyn Abraham or celtic_thunder@hotmail.com or call 519.787.0096

Ceili Admission:
Adults $15;
Youth 6-18 – $8;
5 & Under > Free

Irish Ceili (Fergus)
2022-11-19 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Toronto) | Melville United Church, 300 St Andrew St W, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 1N9, Canada
Celtic Thunder Academy of Irish Music & Dance is pleased to host
IRISH CEILI
Upper Auditorium of Melville United Church, Fergus, Ontario
300 St. Andrew Street W, Fergus, Ontario
Called by: Stephen Rayner from Kingston, ON
Ceili Admission:
Adults $15;
Youth 6-18 – $8;
5 & Under > Free
To register contact Marilyn Abraham or celtic_thunder@hotmail.com or call 519.787.0096

Ceili in Niagara Falls
2022-11-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | The Optimist Club of Niagara Falls, 7085 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 2K5, Canada
Please come & join us for an evening Ceili (called Irish dance) with Maureen O’Leary.
At The Optimist Club of Niagara Falls, 7085 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls, On. L2E 2K5
This is an event for EVERYONE. Come and learn to Ceili or just enjoy the music and energy.
Bid at our silent auction. Perhaps you will find that perfect Christmas gift!
Admission – Adult – $15.00
Children under 12 – free
Light refreshments provided

Irish Set Dancing at the Corktown
2022-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Corktown Pub, 175 Young Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 1V7, Canada
Set dancing is every second Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm before our weekly Irish Session. $15 per person – every other week! Bring a friend – join in the fun! We learn Set dances but also a few social Ceili dances.

Great exercise, great fun, great people and wonderful teacher, Maureen Mulvey O’Leary!! Just show up and and join us.

There are a couple changes now that we are starting up again.

Dancing on the Second Floor of the Corktown
$15 per person

Ceili, Irish Dance in Kitchener
2023-01-27 19:30 - 23:00, 2023-02-11 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Victoria Park Pavillion, 80 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1K9, Canada
Ceili, Irish dance for everyone!

All ages and experience are welcome to join our Ceilis! The Grand River Ceili Band will be playing live as our caller walks you through the dances. Wear comfy shoes and get ready for some good craic!

Cash bar available.
Kids under 10 are free.
Advance tickets are $14. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $20. Group ticket pricing is available for groups of 10 and up by emailing ceilis@irishreallifekw.com.

In this time of flu and viruses, we do ask that people wear masks if they can.

Join for a fun night of Irish folk dance. All welcome!

Feel At Home FAMILY DAY Ceili!!
2023-02-04 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Fraternal Order of Eagles, 17 Elm Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1H1, Canada
Toronto Comhaltas is hosting a great afternoon/evening for all ages!
Hold onto your hats, and polish up your dancing shoes for crafts, food, live music, dancing and GREAT PRIZES (and prices) next Saturday 3-7pm. Don’t forget to buy tickets for the big draw and Maureen will be calling family Ceili so bring your partner, family and friends.

Winter Concert and Ceilidh
2023-02-04 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1E 2X2, Canada
Join the Guelph Celtic Orchestra in an evening of live fiddle music and dance. Join in after the concert for a ceilidh dance!
What is a Ceilidh and How Do I Pronounce it?
The word Ceilidh (kay-lee) literally means ‘visit’ in Scottish Gaelic. Now it is referred to as a social gathering with music and dance and sometimes poetry and song. In the case of the GCO, however, there is little to no singing or poetry-sorry. The music is provided by a live Ceilidh band playing traditional Jigs, Reels, Polkas and such. The set up is somewhat similar to square-dancing…in that it is done in groups of 8, facing each other in lines, or in a circle. So come alone, with a partner, or come in a group and get tangled up in the fun!
How Will I Know What to DO?
Fear not newbie Ceilidh goer-there will be a ‘Caller’ present to explain the steps prior to the music being played for each dance. The caller leads the dancers through the steps slowly without music- in a crash course, easy to follow kind of way. Once the caller is through with the explanation, the band strikes up and it’s into the real thing! The caller will keep on calling and if you’re lucky will come and untangle you and spin you in the right direction from time to time. All the while – just keep on skipping along to the beat of the music!
What Ages Can Participate?
As the kids of today are our Ceilidh experts of the future, all ages are welcome… however we do ask that no babes in arms participate in the dance (mainly because in order to dance, your feet really should touch the floor, from time to time). Children 5 and under are free of charge at GCO events! Fun and great exercise for all sorts of generations!
What Should I Wear?
Whatever you like, depending on how comfortable you like to be. However, in order to prevent injury, perhaps choose footwear accordingly. Also- it gets warm. (Which is nice in the winter.)
Altogether, it is an inexpensive and unique night out. Give it a try and see you on the dance floor!
For more information about the Guelph Celtic Orchestra, check out our website:
https://guelphceltic.ca/

Irish Traditional Solo Dance for Adults - Level One - Online
2023-02-06 14:00 - 14:50 (Europe/Dublin) | Virtual – OnLine, Ontario, Canada
New series of online classes for adults – in Irish Traditional Solo Dance

Each Monday beginning 6 February for 5 weeks – a beginner class. (can start in second week)
Level 1 – beginner level where you will learn some easy reels – a series of steps from Joe O’Donovan of Co Cork, passed to Annette from Patrick O’Dea. Part of the beauty of this living tradition is that the steps continue to be passed on from one generation to the next.
Annette will take a little time each week to demonstrate and discuss other dance types: jig, slip jig, hornpipe etc.
Link for level 1 – https://www.annettecollins.com/store/p74/Level_1_Dance_Class.html
Irish Time 7-750pm (2 – 250 pm in Ontario)

Irish Traditional Solo Dance for Adults - Level Two - Online
2023-02-06 15:00 - 15:50 (Europe/Dublin) | Virtual – OnLine, Ontario, Canada
New series of online classes for adults – in Irish Traditional Solo Dance

Each Monday beginning 6 February for 5 weeks – can start in second week
Level 2 – for those with some experience, this could be 2 or 3 terms of Annette’s beginner class, or other percussive dance forms.
Annette will teach a set dance (in jig time) called “Jockey to the Fair”, this is part of the Dan Furey repertoire and was brought to the group by Margaret Wray of Derry. Margaret learned the dance from Frankie Roddy, also of Derry.
Part of the beauty of this living tradition is that the steps continue to be passed on from one generation to the next.
Link for more info at Level 2 – https://www.annettecollins.com/store/p84/Level_2_Dance_Class.html
Irish Time 8-850pm – (3-350 pm in Ontario)
Each Monday beginning 6 February for 5 weeks.

Irish Traditional Solo Dance for Adults - Level Three - Online
2023-02-07 14:00 - 14:50 (America/Toronto) | Virtual – OnLine, Ontario, Canada
Each Tuesday beginning 7 February for 5 weeks
Online – Level 3 – King of the Fairies (Frankie Roddy Version)
Level 3 – for those who have been dancing a while and are ready to start memorising longer and more complicated routines.
Annette will teach a set dance in hornpipe time called the “King of the Fairies” – the Frankie Roddy version, given to her by Joe McGuiggan. This version has not previously been taught online. You can watch Annette dance the May Allen version of the dance on the home page of this website – she accompanies herself on piano too!
There can be many versions of a set dance, each one from a different dancing master and all danced to the same tune. Dancers regularly dance two versions of a “set dance” back to back, which is twice through the tune.
Part of the beauty of this living tradition is that the steps continue to be passed on from one generation to the next.
Link for more info at Level 4 – https://www.annettecollins.com/store/p83/Level_3_Dance_Class.html
Irish Time 7-750pm – (2-250pm in Ontario)

Irish Traditional Solo Dance for Adults - Level Four - Online
2023-02-07 15:00 - 15:50 (America/Toronto) | Virtual – OnLine, Ontario, Canada
Level 4 – Sean nÓs Reels from Brenda O’Callaghan
Level 4 – for those with a good background in Irish step dancing, where many movements will already be known, or easily picked up and we will work on building repertoire.
Annette will teach a series of reel steps given to her by Brenda O’Callaghan of Sligo. Brenda collected these steps from the who’s who of sean nós dance; Mick Mulkerrin, Padraig O’hOipeachain, Brian Cunningham, Shane Creed and some she created herself.
Part of the beauty of this living tradition is that the steps continue to be passed on from one generation to the next.
Link for more info at Level 4 – https://www.annettecollins.com/store/p82/Level_4_Dance_Class.html
Irish Time 8-850pm – (3-350pm in Ontario)

Ceili Dance, Parish Family Gathering
2023-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Aloysius Parish, 317 Morton Street, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 1C4 , Canada
Ceili Dance for a parish family gathering on Sunday afternoon, 19 Feb. The time would be 2 to 4 pm.

St. Aloysius Parish
317 Morton St.
Thorold ON L2V 1C4

2023 Wearing of the Green Luncheon
2023-03-17 11:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8W 3E2, Canada
WE ARE BACK!!!! St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon to honour Hamilton’s Irish Person of the year.
Honouring Hamilton’s Irish Person of the Year – Rob McGowan!!
Get your tickets now $60 for a full Cornbeef/Cabbage/Potatoes/Veggies and Dessert meal at Michelangelo’s.
Irish Dancers – Raffle Table
Doors open 11 am, Lunch served at 12 pm
Rob McGowan’s charity of choice is: DeMazenod Door Outreach Program at St. Patrick’s
** Venue’s bar is cashless. Raffle tickets will be cash only**
Help us- help others and start off your day for the Shenanigans of St. Paddy’s Day. wotgmarch17@gmail.com

Guelph Celtic Orchestra Concert & Ceilidh
2023-03-18 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Toronto) | Italian Canadian Club, 135 Ferguson St., Guelph, Ontario, N1E 2Y7, Canada
Join the Guelph Celtic Orchestra in an evening of live fiddle music and dance. Join in after the concert for a ceilidh dance!
7:30pm-8:30pm Performance by Guelph Celtic Orchestra
8:45pm-10:30pm Live ceilidh band and ceilidh dance called by Maureen Mulvey-O’Leary with special guests from the Guelph Pipe Band.

What is a Ceilidh and How Do I Pronounce it?
The word Ceilidh (kay-lee) literally means ‘visit’ in Scottish Gaelic. Now it is referred to as a social gathering with music and dance and sometimes poetry and song. In the case of the GCO, however, there is little to no singing or poetry-sorry. The music is provided by a live Ceilidh band playing traditional Jigs, Reels, Polkas and such. The set up is somewhat similar to square-dancing…in that it is done in groups of 8, facing each other in lines, or in a circle. So come alone, with a partner, or come in a group and get tangled up in the fun!
How Will I Know What to DO?
Fear not newbie Ceilidh goer-there will be a ‘Caller’ present to explain the steps prior to the music being played for each dance. The caller leads the dancers through the steps slowly without music- in a crash course, easy to follow kind of way. Once the caller is through with the explanation, the band strikes up and it’s into the real thing! The caller will keep on calling and if you’re lucky will come and untangle you and spin you in the right direction from time to time. All the while – just keep on skipping along to the beat of the music!
What Ages Can Participate?
As the kids of today are our Ceilidh experts of the future, all ages are welcome… however we do ask that no babes in arms participate in the dance (mainly because in order to dance, your feet really should touch the floor, from time to time). Children 5 and under are free of charge at GCO events! Fun and great exercise for all sorts of generations!
What Should I Wear?
Whatever you like, depending on how comfortable you like to be. However, in order to prevent injury, perhaps choose footwear accordingly. Also- it gets warm. (Which is nice in the winter.)

Altogether, it is an inexpensive and unique night out. Give it a try and see you on the dance floor!
For more information about the Guelph Celtic Orchestra, check out our website:
https://guelphceltic.ca/
