Oregon Irish Dance Academy

The Mícheál Ó Domhnaill Branch of Oregon of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann offers set dancing classes, events, and so much more in Portland! Learn more on their website.

Sean-nós, Set, and More! Maldon Meehan is local to Portland and offers multiple courses - check out her website for more info!

Ceili is pronounced ‘kay-lee’ and is the Gaelic word referring to an evening gathering of friends sharing and enjoying traditional Irish music, song, dance, and fun! Ceili classes and events focus entirely on group style Irish dancing (similar to square dancing -- less footwork, more formations). It's a low-impact workout and a great social activity! The classes are drop-in style, and every dance is taught and explained before it's danced. These classes and events are for teens and adults -- no partner or experience is necessary!

Looking for beginner adult Irish dancing classes? Looking to get back into dancing after years away? Portland has quite a few options for adults looking for step dancing classes. When choosing a step dancing class, we recommend checking out the websites, social media, and public reviews to get a feel for the way they do things, and then reach out to ask questions and, if possible, watch or try out a class.

CLASSES ARE 90 MINUTES ONCE PER WEEK TUITION CHARGED MONTHLY $52 x # of classes that month (Example: A typical 4-week month would have 4 classes, so tuition that month would be $52x4=$208. Tuition is based on class occurrences regardless of attendance.) $60 ANNUAL REG FEE

CLASSES ARE 60 MINUTES ONCE PER WEEK TUITION CHARGED MONTHLY $35 x # of classes that month (Example: A typical 4-week month would have 4 classes, so tuition that month would be $35x4=$140. Tuition is based on class occurrences regardless of attendance.) $60 ANNUAL REG FEE

Ceili is an Irish word, pronounced kay-lee, that refers to social group dancing. Campers learn and dance these group routines with their friends to wonderful Irish music, and it is SO much fun! Ceili dancing dates back hundreds of years and brings a special element of tradition to our camp day! So fun & easy - no experience needed at all!

We want dancers to leave each class feeling confident, successful, and excited for next time. Our goal is to build self-esteem and uplift our students through the wonderful art and tradition of Irish dancing - all in a fully recreational format. We teach our students to enjoy the journey of learning and that each dancer learns differently and will progress at their own pace.

Free trial classes for kids ages 5-7 and ages 8-11 are available now! Our program is completely non-competitive and curriculum-based. Join anytime!

Oregon Irish Dance Academy is a Portland-based, fully non-competitive and recreational Irish dancing program for kids that provides weekly Irish dance classes as well as Summer Irish Dance Camps. New students are welcome to try a free class at OIDA anytime of year! Founded in 2017, OIDA offers a structured Irish dance curriculum designed specifically for kids - step by step guidance with no rush and no pressure held in a safe and uplifting environment with encouraging teachers and supportive classmates.

These classes are designed for younger dancers aged 5 to 7 years old and run for a duration of 60 minutes, providing a fun and engaging introduction to dance.

These classes are designed for older students aged 8 to 11 years old and run for a longer duration of 90 minutes, offering more in-depth instruction.

Stomp, pound, crash, bang, boom! Campers get a chance to make noise, connect with the music, and feel the rhythm in their heavy shoe lesson. Campers new to Irish dancing learn basic moves and patterns and are introduced to the 10 technical elements of how we dance. Again, no dance shoes required for camp!

Jump, jig, and learn to float across the floor! Light shoe is full of energy, height, and excitement! Campers get a light shoe lesson each camp session. Campers new to Irish dancing learn basic moves and patterns and are introduced to the 10 technical elements of how we dance. No dance shoes required!

During summer, we hold uniquely awesome Irish Dance Camps for kids ages 5-10! They're truly magical and a great way for kids to try Irish dancing!

Three fun-filled days of Irish dancing, unique crafts, engaging activities, silly songs and stories, collecting camp beads, and so much more! Camp is an extra fun way for new students to try out Irish dancing, plus, an extra cool way for current students to keep learning! You get 3 days with all the same Irish dancing fun from class, but revamped into a magical, unique, and exciting summer camp experience!