Irish dancing for children, adults
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 Dance Program, Bluegrass Ceili Academy teaches both children and adults. Classes focus on group choreography — known as ceili dancing — for fun, for performance and for competition.
Registration for Spring 2022 classes is open now!
Fall 2021 Bluegrass Ceili Academy Classes
| Class | Description | Day | Cost | Dates | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Irish Dance (ages 6-15) | Specific instruction will include instruction focused on successful completion of dances required for Irish dance Grade 1 and 2 exams. Students with or without previous dance or Irish dance experience are welcome. (In person; virtual options with permission of instructor.) | Mondays 6 - 6:45 p.m. | $70 | Sept. 20 - Nov. 29 | Register online Virtual Option - Limited space available Contact info@bluegrassceili.com to inquire about virtual options for youth dancers. |
| Adult Irish Dance (ages 16+) | Specific instruction will include instruction focused on successful completion of dances required for Irish dance grade exams. Students with or without previous dance or Irish dance experience are welcome. (In person; virtual options with permission of instructor.) | Mondays 7 - 7:45 p.m. | $70 | Sept. 20 - Nov. 29 | Register online Virtual Option - Limited space available Contact info@bluegrassceili.com to inquire about virtual options for youth dancers. |
| Irish Dance Teams Classes | Weekly technique session for youth and adult dancers enrolled in Monday classes. (With permission of instructor) | Wednesdays 6:15 - 8 p.m. (to be confirmed) | N/A | Sept. 20 - Nov. 29 | With permission of instructor. Contact info@bluegrassceili.com to inquire. Students should register for the Monday class in order to attend the Wednesday teams class. |
Spring 2022 Bluegrass Ceili Academy Classes
| Class | Description | Day | Cost | Dates | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Irish Dance (ages 6-15) | Specific instruction will include instruction focused on successful completion of dances required for Irish dance grade exams and recital/performance material. Students with or without previous dance or Irish dance experience are welcome. | Mondays 6 - 6:55 p.m. | $70 | Jan. 31 - Apr. 25 | Register online |
| Adult Irish Dance (ages 16+) | Specific instruction will include instruction focused on successful completion of dances required for Irish dance grade exams, ceili dances and performance material. Students with or without previous dance or Irish dance experience are welcome. (In person; virtual options with permission of instructor.) | Mondays 7 - 7:55 p.m. ET | $70 | Jan. 31 - Apr. 25 | Register online Virtual Option - Limited space available Contact info@bluegrassceili.com to inquire about virtual options for adult dancers. |
| Irish Dance Teams Classes | Weekly technique session for youth and adult dancers enrolled in Monday classes. (With permission of instructor) | Wednesdays 6:15 - 7 p.m. (Youth) 7 - 7:45 p.m. (Adults) | N/A | Feb. 2 - Apr. 27 | With permission of instructor. Contact info@bluegrassceili.com to inquire. Students must register for the Monday class in order to attend the Wednesday teams class. |
Get signed up for Irish dance classes in Lexington
Registration for Fall 2021 classes is through the Lexington Parks and Recreation website and will open on Aug. 25.
* Instruction by the Bluegrass Ceili Academy, which is certified under An Coimisuin le Rinci Gaelacha (CLRG), is open to dancers not currently affiliated with another CLRG school. Dancers who previously danced with a CLRG-affiliated school must follow the transfer rules if they wish to take classes with Bluegrass Ceili Academy.