At Áirc Damhsa we work with children and adults teaching them many different styles of Irish dance, music, song & traditions while growing their confidence, fitness and social skills. All ages, all abilities, all cultures, all nationalities are welcome. We encourage everybody at the club, including parents, to speak Gaeilge, no matter how large or small their vocabulary. We encourage everyone to take part in our outings together, be it a ceilí, a session, a concert or a trip to a music festival. It's at these events that we get to put into practice all we've learned and many things at these events can't be learned or taught at class, they have to be experienced.
Numerous research studies have shown that participation in the arts boosts children's confidence, socio - emotional well being, cognitive development and academic skills. Creating dance is a fine way for children to make choices and solve problems. Every step involves making a decision: what rhythm to use, which body part to move, what direction to make the movement, what size and speed to make it. With every choice the dance becomes more and more their own.
But it’s not all about the dancing! At our club we make memories and friendships that last a lifetime. We listen and learn from each other, we share ideas, we create and we work together. And that’s what makes our club no ordinary dance club!