2017 – Page 2 – Bluegrass Ceili Academy

Jul192017 by Megan MNo Comments

Join our Irish dance classes in Lexington for children, adults!

Instruction, Irish Dance Classes in Lexington

The Bluegrass Ceili Academy offers Irish dance classes in Lexington through Artworks at the Carver School, a community cultural arts facility operated by Lexington Parks & Recreation. Through its Kiddie Kapers & Company Program, Bluegrass Ceili Academy teaches classes in Lexington for both children and adults. Classes focus on group choreography — known as ceili dancing — for fun, for performance and for competition. Registration for 2017-2018 classes will begin in August 2017 via the Lexington Parks and Recreation website. View the full 2017-2018 Kiddie Kapers & Company Program schedule. New this year! We're adding a third class, Irish Dance Beginners, on Wednesday evenings. For those with no experience who want to give Irish dance classes in Lexington a try... or those who can't make the Monday class due to schedule conflicts. Irish dance…

Jul182017 by Megan MNo Comments

Support local cultural arts classes in Lexington this Saturday, July 22

Community, Local Events

We're so excited to join with the 2017 Kentucky Rose of Tralee to raise scholarships for cultural arts classes in Lexington, and we're hoping you'll join us this Saturday, July 22 for our event. You'll have the chance to learn a little Irish dance, and bid on some great silent auction items and raffle prizes. We're thrilled that so many community partners have joined us in supporting cultural arts classes in Lexington by making donations. Here's what you have a chance to take home with you: [caption id="attachment_860" align="alignright" width="244"] Some of the donations from our great community partners to support scholarships at Artworks.[/caption] Door Prize Raffle Basket - Raffle Tickets: $1 each, 6 for $5 15 for $10: Our door prize basket is valued at $140 and includes a yummy "bundtlet tower" from Nothing…

Jul62017 by Megan MNo Comments

Our Lexington Irish dance school gives back to the community

Community, Local Events

Perspective. Experience. Community. Mission. Not only is that what matters, but it's why our Lexington Irish dance school is stepping up to support cultural arts scholarships for students in Central Kentucky. On Saturday, July 22, we're partnering with the 2017 Kentucky Rose of Tralee, Martha Mortell, to host a fundraiser for Artworks at the Carver School. All funds raised will be used to provide need- and merit-based scholarships for children and adults who take cultural arts classes through Lexington Parks and Recreation's programs at Artworks. Why are we doing this? Because, for us, it's about community. Our Lexington Irish dance school was welcomed into the Artworks program last year, along with other cultural arts classes such as karate instruction with Bushin Kan Dojo of Lexington, Kentucky. We've found our home…

Jun132017 by Megan MNo Comments

Speak out on the future of parks, cultural arts, dance programs in Lexington

Community

Let your voice be heard! Lexington Parks and Recreation is asking you speak out on the future of parks, cultural arts, dance programs in Lexington as part of its Parks Master Plan process. The plan will address the future of parks, recreation, trails, cultural arts programs, events and open space in Lexington. They are your parks, and the plan is our future. Now is the time to make sure your voice is heard! A proud partner of Lexington, KY Parks & Recreation and its dance programs in Lexington, Bluegrass Ceili Academy will be on site at two of four public meetings next week to gather public comments on the Parks Master Plan. Four public meetings will be held June 19 – 22. It's your opportunity to let plan developers know that…

Jun72017 by Megan MNo Comments

This July 22, our Irish dance school in Lexington gives back!

Community, Local Events

Join us July 22 as we #DanceforDanceClasses Community matters. That's why our Irish dance school in Lexington is joining forces to help students afford access to cultural arts classes. Giving back to our community is part of who we are at Bluegrass Ceili Academy. On Saturday, July 22, from 2 - 4 p.m., we're joining together with 2017 Kentucky Rose of Tralee Martha Mortell to raise scholarship funds for students at Artworks at the Carver School. Join us! Saturday, July 22, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Artworks at the Carver School 522 Patterson Street, Lexington Artworks an art and cultural arts center located at the historic Carver School, is the home of our Irish dance school in Lexington. The center's purpose is to educate, inspire artistic creativity and enrich the lives of…

Jun12017 by Megan MNo Comments

Learn Irish dance in Lexington this summer!

Instruction, Irish Dance Classes in Lexington

Learn something new this summer! Here's your chance to learn Irish dance in Lexington for free to see if you like it. Bluegrass Ceili Academy, in partnership with Lexington Parks and Recreation, is hosting four Introduction to Irish Dance workshops this summer at Artworks at the Carver School. All ages are welcome at each of our four workshops, beginning with dancers age 5 and up. You don't have to have dance experience, but those who do are welcome! At each workshop you'll get to learn something new. Monday, June 19 – Introduction to Irish Ceili Dancing – On Monday, June 19, we’ll introduce ceili (pronounced kay-lee) dancing to you. We’ll teach one of the group dances that has been handed down through generations of Irish dancers. Monday, June 26 – Introduction…

May52017 by Megan MNo Comments

A year of firsts for our community-based Lexington Irish dance school

Bluegrass Ceili Academy, Instruction, Irish Dance Classes in Lexington

With our Spring Recital in the books, we have wrapped up the first year since we've opened our doors as a Lexington Irish dance school and joined a thriving local community. And what a year it's been! We thought it might be fun to take a look back at some of our major milestones! April 2016 [caption id="attachment_451" align="alignleft" width="300"] A small but enthusiastic group at our very first free class![/caption] On April 13, we taught our first class in Lexington...in a bar. That's right! Thanks to our friends at McCarthy's Irish bar downtown, we've offered a number of free Irish dance classes to the community at the Spiders Well. You can read more about that here or here. On April 24, dancers from four schools joined together for an afternoon…

Apr162017 by Megan MNo Comments

Marking milestones with Irish dance in Lexington, KY

Bluegrass Ceili Academy, Community, Irish Dance Classes in Lexington

This week, as we wrap up our first class season for Irish dance in Lexington, KY, we take a look at some of the milestones we've reached. Our 2016-2017 class year comes to a close on Monday, but we've already got big plans for the summer and for our next class year! This past weekend, our dancers took the stage at Kite Fest, sponsored by Lexington Parks and Recreation. We are proud partners of Parks and Rec -- you can find our classes for Irish dance in Lexington, KY at Artworks at the Carver School, Lexington's cultural arts center. On Mondays from late September through December and January through April, we've welcomed children and adults into our studio. Starting a new school has been an adventure. When I started Irish…

Apr72017 by Megan MNo Comments

Save the dates: Summer Irish dance classes in Lexington for adults, children

Bluegrass Ceili Academy, Ceili Dancing, Instruction, Irish Dance Classes in Lexington

Get your calendars out now and save the dates for free summer Irish dance classes in Lexington for adults and children with Bluegrass Ceili Academy and Artworks at the Carver School! In partnership with Lexington Parks and Recreation, we're hosting four workshops this summer to give you a chance to try Irish dance for FREE to see if you like it. All ages - adults and children - are welcome at each of our four workshops -- each one will focus on something new! And yes, they are FREE! Summer Irish dance classes in Lexington for adults and children Here's what you'll learn at these Irish dance classes in Lexington for adults and children: Monday, June 19 - Introduction to Irish Ceili Dancing - On Monday, June 19, we'll introduce ceili (pronounced kay-lee) dancing…

Apr62017 by Megan MNo Comments

Irish dance March madness gives way to a busy April!

Bluegrass Ceili Academy, Community

It's hard to believe that Bluegrass Ceili Academy's Irish dance March madness has come and gone and we're already into the month of April! This past March was our first St. Patrick's season as the newest dance school in Central Kentucky. Our dancers stepped onstage for the first time for a number of local performances and we had a BLAST all month long! Take a look at some of the highlights: (And yes, that's your Academy director dancing *with* a fractured heel...The show must go on!) What's next after Irish dance March Madness? While we love our month of Irish dance March madness, we're looking forward just as much to this April as we celebrate spring at Lexington's Kite Fest and our dancers take the stage again for the Kiddie Kapers &…