Dance
Set Dancing Classes
Irish set and ceili dancing is at the heart of the tradition. Join a weekly workshop or come along to a session — all ages and abilities are welcome, and you don't need a partner.
Tuesday Night Dance Workshops
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM · October–May
Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA
Weekly set and ceili dance workshops taught by Barbara Boyd. Beginners are always welcome — no partner needed.
Monthly Seisiún & Ceili
Semi-monthly Sundays, 3–7 PM · September–May
Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA
Live music for set, ceili and old-time waltz dancing. A relaxed, friendly afternoon for dancers of every level.
Dancing across the city
Set & ceili dancing in Greater Boston
Set dancing is a lively, social form of Irish traditional dance performed in groups of four couples, with roots reaching back generations. Our classes and sessions welcome complete beginners alongside seasoned dancers.
Beyond our own weekly workshops, there is a thriving set-dancing community across the Boston area. For the full, up-to-date weekly calendar of classes and sessions around the city, check our calendar and community links.
All abilities
From your very first steps to advanced sets.
No partner needed
Come on your own or bring friends — everyone dances.
Every week
Regular workshops through the season, plus monthly ceilis.
Looking for the full weekly schedule of dance classes across the city? See ourcalendar andcommunity links for set-dancing groups throughout Greater Boston.
Come dancing with us
New dancers are always welcome — just turn up, or get in touch with any questions.