Irish Arts Camp for ages 7-12
Dates: July 13 – 17
Location: Goodwill Hose Company, 610 7th Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719
Time: 9 am -Noon
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $225 *Sibling discount: 10% applied after registration. Need-based assistance available.
Students will explore tin whistle, Irish songs, social dancing, and footwork in a fun, welcoming environment rooted in authentic Irish tradition. Through games, ensemble playing, singing circles, and dance, campers will build confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to Irish arts and culture.
No experience necessary—just curiosity and enthusiasm!
This camp is sponsored by the Irish American Society of the Jersey Shore
Sean-nós Irish Dancing for Adults
Dates: Monday Evenings, June 22-July 20
Location: Spring Lake Theater, 300 Madison Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Time: 7-8 pm
Ages: 18+
Cost: $90 for the full session, $20 per drop-in.*Family discount: 10% off full session only
Sean-nós dancing is a battering-style step dance characterized by low-to-the-ground steps, a loose upper body, and a playful character.
Students will learn the basic Connemara rhythm, the most common 8-bar steps, tools for improvisation, and social dances from the region.
Dancers we will be looking at include: Seamus Devane, Roisin Ni Mhainin, and Padraig o'hOibicin.
All levels welcome!
Shoes: Please wear a shoe with a firm upper. (Avoid ghilles or jazz shoes) Tap or leather-soled shoes that make noise on a wood floor.
Please do NOT wear fiberglass tips.