The Alabama Celtic Association Web Site

Scottish and Irish Dance in Alabama

The influence of Celtic heritage is very apparent in the Southern and Appalachian dance traditions such as clogging and buck dancing.  Many fans of Celtic dance are seeking the roots of these traditions through classes that are offered all around Alabama. Much of Celtic dance comes from a social tradition and is suitable for all ages.  To find public performances of Celtic dance in Alabama, share your e-mail address with us to receive the FREE Celtic Alabama News via e-mail each month.

Birmingham Irish Set Dancers

(Birmingham)

Ireland's social dance form, set and ceili dancing, is taught in Birmingham by Roberta Stamp at Children's Dance Foundation (Directions to CDF) in Homewood.  The Monday evening classes are designed for adults and mature teens. The figures are easy and fun to learn.  Irish set dancing is ideal for both couples and singles who love to dance and enjoy good company.  For more details:  rstamp (@ symbol)  ebsco (dot) com , rcstamp (@ symbol)  aol (dot) com or 205-678-8569. Check us out on You Tube and see the fun you are missing!

Alabama Academy of

Irish Dance

The Alabama Academy of Irish Dance was founded in Birmingham in 2002 and is sponsored by the Birmingham Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. The AAID is focused on preserving the traditional Irish arts through music and dance.  Along with the Birmingham Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann the AAID regularly hosts Irish Dance workshops for those who are interested in learning the art form and participating in troop. Dancers with the Alabama Academy of Irish Dance are also encouraged to explore their musical talent by studying an Irish instrument of their choice. AAID takes part in outreach programs in schools and other venues and is also available for peformance bookings at parties, weddings, wakes and other special events.  Classe are available in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.  For more information: visit www.aaiddance.com or call (205) 706-5187.

Drake School of Irish Dance:

Drake Alabama

The Drake School of Irish Dance, Alabama Branch offers classes in traditional Irish Dance for children and adults of all experience levels.  Drake Alabama dancers have the opportunity to perform throughout the year at a variety of functions.  Drake Alabama dancers are eligible to compete at any sanctioned feis if so desired but it is not a requirement to dance.  For more information, contact Jennifer at drakealabama (@ symbol) charter (dot) net or 205-621-9641 or visit us on the web at http://www.drakedance.com/Birmingham.htm. 

Drake School of Irish Dance-Auburn

The Drake School of Irish Dance, Auburn branch, offers instruction in traditional Irish dance for children and adults of all experience levels.  Classes for solo and group dance meet at Celtic Traditions in Opelika (map) several days each week.  Dancers regularly perform at workshops and community events throughout the year.  For more information, please contact Amanda Tucker at treblehop@aol.com or visit us on the web at http://drakedancersauburn.wetpaint.com