Irish folk dance classes in Montgomery County, Maryland are taught by the Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers. A great recreational activity, Irish dancing provides aerobic exercise in a welcoming social setting. If you are thinking of joining, the first two classes are free!
Our list of what's going on in the Maryland Irish set and ceili dance scene, plus a little more.
On Sunday August 23: The Washington Folk Festival showcases the diversity of traditional music in the Washington area.
Monday September 7: It's the annual RKIDs Labor Day party! Please RSVP by August 31 with your food choice.
Quick Steps
The Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers is proud to acknowledge receipt of this citation from the Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, for our 35th anniversary (dated for March 17, 2026):
If you'd like to join us but aren't interested in going to dance class, download our annual membership form below. Please fill in the first page and mail it to us with a check for your dues. But ... if you want to join either of our two semesters of classes, offered during the Fall and Winter/Spring seasons, complete the entire form and bring it to class for registration. Thank you!
More about membership and classes.
Every member who is interested in participating may sign up for this group. Contact Sonja via her email as listed in our membership directory. Discussion sessions will be conducted via Zoom on designated Wednesdays; see our events calendar. Registrants will get an email from Tom O. with connection instructions shortly before each discussion date. Sometimes there will also be an outline of ideas to talk about. You have to acquire the books on your own.
Upcoming Readings and Viewings (click here)
We're reloading the books list and will fill this space when it's ready.
Going beyond the discussion list, here are some books our club members recommend.
Our 35th Anniversary Celebration
Marking thirty-five years as an Irish dance organization and more, nearly 60 members and guests came out to celebrate. There was a mix of games, memorabilia, an expansive buffet, singing and dancing, and a huge cake to mark the happy occasion. More details and a couple of videos of the action are here.