Irish Ceili and Set Dancing
A night of participatory dancing open to beginners (all dances taught) and a wonderful show of Irish step dance - all to the very best live music!
Jerry O'Sullivan (Irish small pipes), Niall O'Leary (calling and step dance)
Jerry O'Sullivan has been widely hailed as America's premier uilleann piper. His reputation for technical and melodic mastery of the instrument is unsurpassed in the United States Jerry is also widely recorded on the tin whistle, the low whistle, the Highland bagpipes, and the Scottish smallpipes, having appeared on more than 90 albums. Niall O'Leary is a former World Champion Irish step dancer, leads an internationally-recognized Irish dance school and competitve team in NYC, and teaches Irish ceili and set dancing regularly at the many events in which he takes part around the city.
Supported and funded in part by NYSCA (New York State Council on the Arts)
8-11 pm Dance
7:45-8 Beginner's workshop
$15 / $13 (seniors, students) --- First time attendees get free pass for second event
Beer/Wine/Empanadas Available --- Ages 18+
No partner necessary. Dress casual. Smooth-soled shoes preferable.
The NEWLY RENOVATED Hungarian House
213 E. 82nd between 2nd and 3rd Ave.
4/5 express or 6 local to 86th St. - 5 min. walk
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