Irish Dancing Night🍀

Let's go Irish dancing! I've gone to a number of céilís and really enjoy both the group dancing and the traditional Irish music. No experience necessary since a dance caller will walk us through the steps. And no need to bring a partner, since we will get paired up there.

A céilí, pronounced KAY-lee, "is basically an Irish dance party. These are community dances that are designed to be simple enough for everyone to learn and dance together. (It’s really nothing like Riverdance or Irish dancing competitions, if you’re familiar with those.) There are no complicated steps to learn. Just a few simple repeated movements that anyone can do."

The event has a suggested donation of $10 per person.

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Official event description:

Community Irish Céilí

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: 160 Lexington St (Concert Hall)
Contact: Ellery Klein
Email: [fiddlerellery@gmail.com](mailto:fiddlerellery@gmail.com)

Get the Irish spirit of community, music, dance and “the craic” (Irish for “fun times”) going strong! We’re thrilled to invite you to our building and performance space for an evening of fun for all ages.

All are welcome! (Especially families, students, older adults, and anyone who loves Irish music!)

RSVP Here!

If you’re able, we ask for a suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family, which supports our band leaders, dance caller, and the educational mission of Powers.

• Learn about and participate in Irish music and dance traditions
• Listen to fiddle and folk music (or even play in the open band!)
• Try some simple Irish “ceili dances” with instruction from a dance caller!

Led by:
Ellery Klein, Artistic Director for Powers’ String Traditions summer program, Irish music sessions, and fiddle department
Jaclyn O’Riley, dance caller, founder/director of O’Reilly Irish Dance
Natasha Sheehy, accordion
Devin McCabe, piano

Fiddlers, Irish flute/whistle, concertina, accordion and pipes are welcome to join the open
band, led by Powers fiddle teacher Ellery Klein.
Email fiddlerellery@gmail.com if you’d like to be in the band!

Accessibility information: Powers currently requires guests to go up a short flight of stairs to the main floor of the school. We are committed to improving access to our building for those with limited mobility. The school is in the early stages of this large and important project, but there is no formal timeline set for when it will be started/completed as of yet.

Questions about ticketing, venue accessibility, donations, or anything else? Reach out to our Community Engagement Manager, Noah Stone, at nstone@powersmusic.org or call us at 617-484-4696.
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Event disclaimer:

This event is voluntary. Attendees assume full responsibility for their actions and interactions, and attend at their own risk. No guarantee is made as to the safety or suitability of the event. The organizer does not owe a legal duty of care to attendees beyond what is required by law. The organizer shall not be held liable for illness, injury, damage/loss, or expense due to participating in this activity. Attendees agree to hold harmless and indemnify the organizer from claims, demands, damages, and legal/other expenses related to this event.

Attendees are expected to be respectful and responsible and can be asked to leave the event for disruptive, inappropriate, or dangerous behavior.

By attending the event, you confirm you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of the disclaimer.