Bring Traditional Irish Dance to Your Primary School
Fionán Cogan has been teaching céilí classes since 1994 and has specifically designed a Primary School Ceili Experience, which fits with the PE curriculum and suits all budgets.
Engaging Irish Dance Workshops Tailored for Your School
Our Primary School Céilí Experience offers fun and educational dance sessions, typically 25–40 minutes each, delivered in flexible formats:
- One-off workshop days
- Seachtain na Gaeilge events
- Weekly programs over several weeks or a full term
- Fully customizable to suit your school’s needs
What Students Learn
Dances taught include:
- The 3’s, 7’s and swings
- Two-Hand Reel & Jig
- Siege of Ennis, Walls of Limerick
- Shoe the Donkey
Resources for Your School
We provide schools with:
- Access to a private online tutorial library
- Videos and written instructions for all dances
- Audio tracks and optional music notation
- Materials for use in future céilí events
Optional Enhancements
- A class-led dance demonstration for Open Days or parent nights
- A full-school céilí combining class groups or neighbouring schools
- Live traditional music to enhance the cultural experience