About us
This is a Meetup group for everyone interested in Irish dancing in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you are not yet a dancer but are curious, join this group for the easiest way to get started! If you are already a dancer, you should join this group to get updates on upcoming events and stay in touch with other dancers.
Set dancing is fun and easy to learn; this is not the performance style dancing you may have seen on "Riverdance." It is a social form of folk dancing that is very beginner friendly, but is also engaging enough to appeal to experienced dancers. So whether you are an experienced dancer looking to try something new, or an absolute beginner who wants to give dancing a try, this group may be for you.
The dances are taught by well-known instructor Michael Murphy, whose teaching is welcoming, inclusive and entertaining. No partner is required -- you will find one there! We recommend low-heeled, comfortable shoes.
If you would like to see what set dancing looks like, here are a few examples:
> • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEvSnrMdNM8
> • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DxKmHPVNxc
It may look complicated if you have never done it before, but the moves and patterns become easy to do with a bit of instruction.
Upcoming events
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- $10.00
New monthly Irish partner dance lessons & live music
O’Reilly’s Pub, 1840 Haight St, San Francisco, CA, USThere’s a brand-new Irish dancing event launching in San Francisco – combining welcoming lessons with the joy of dancing to live music.
PLEASE RSVP AT THE OFFICIAL EVENT PAGE: https://new.irishdancesf.com
6:00pm: We’ll begin with clear, supportive instruction designed to bring brand-new dancers comfortably onto the floor.
7:00pm: Once everyone is moving, we’ll dance to live traditional Irish music, with rotating musicians bringing energy, lift, and variety to each evening.
This night is intentionally inclusive:
☘️ newcomers learning their first steps
☘️ experienced dancers enjoying the drive of live musicCome on your own or with friends. No partner required – we’ll form groups on the floor.
This event is warm, musical, and community-centered.
Cost: $10 suggested donation to the musicians. Additional donations are graciously accepted and all go towards keeping our wonderful Irish music scene thriving in the Bay Area!
IMPORTANT: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, please also RSVP on the OFFICIAL website for this event: https://new.irishdancesf.com. (This helps us keep track of how many people are coming and allows us to pay the band accordingly.)
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