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Set and Céilí Dancing

There is a lot of Irish set and céilí dancing here in the Bay Area. Listed below are the main events that are scheduled on a regular basis. In addition to the events listed below, there are also other non-scheduled ceilis and dance workshops happening in the area. For these special events, you should check out our calendar or our events page for more details.

There are also a great deal of dancing resource and information sites on the web. Check out our dancing resource page. There you will find links to other sites, and a listing of local step dance schools.

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Local Area Dance Listing

San Francisco - There is set dancing at the Plough & Stars Bar on Clement Street on Thursday nights. First Thursday will be from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm and every other Thursday 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. There is a $10 charge. Contact Michael Murphy at irishboogieman67@yahoo.com or 415-999-6062 for more information.

Berkeley -- The Starry Plough has a vibrant and always busy venue for Ceili dancing in Berkeley including lessons from 7-9pm and dancing 9-11pm with live musicians on Monday Nights. Cost $5/person. The community is open and welcoming to all!

North Bay - San Anselmo Set Dance Class let by Mícheál Minihane - We meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months from 7 pm to 9 pm. Join our email list by writing to sonomarinirish@gmail.com so that you can be assured of the dates. No Partner necessary.. $10/person requested. New Location starting with February classes - 167 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo

Peninsula - Céilís will be scheduled at Alhambra Irish House in Redwood City, 831 Main Street, Redwood City 94063. The next one is on Sunday, April 27, from 4-7. Live music. $10 donation for the band. Good food and drink and a welcoming staff. Contact Michael Murphy for information at irishboogieman67@yahoo.com.

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We also have available here the descriptions (instructions) of some of the set and céilí dances that we do here on a regular basis.