In the first Issue of 2020: Say Nothing book discussion, Shannon Tide reunites, celebrations, travels south, and portraits of some of our dogs.
Calendar of Events
Our list of what's going on in the Maryland Irish set and ceili dance scene, plus a little more.
St. Patrick's Day 2020 Parade
Hey, Members! Are you interested in marching in the Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day parade on March 14? It's a lot of fun. We need marchers/dancers, wavers, banner carriers, and coat cart wranglers. Depending on the weather, dress is the RKIDs green polo shirt and fleece jacket, black turtleneck and black pants. If you want to participate, click these links and talk to the parade coordinator (Tom).
Birthdays A Week Around Today
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Last Say Nothing book discussion is Wednesday February 26 More info
Social Group event: We Banjo 3 concert in Frederick's Weinberg Center on Saturday February 29
Capital Irish Film festival, sponsored by Solas Nua and the AFI Theater, on March 2. Several RKIDs plan to go.
Blackthorn ceili and potluck. Music by Rambling House: Joe DeZarn, Marc Glickman and Tina Eck. Caller: Larry Frank. It's on Friday March 6.
Dances for the Winter-Spring 2020 Semester
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indicates a completed dance lesson, but may be periodically reviewed. First class will warm up with simple ceili dances, e.g., Siege of Carrick.
This lesson plan may change.
Tap or Hover Here for Our At-A-Glance Winter/Spring 2020 Class Schedule. To print it, you must allow popups on this page. 
Unless Noted, Classes are at Ridgeview Middle School
Class sessions
Beginners: 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Advanced: 8:05 pm - 9:00 pm
Check our Events Calendar for the Latest Info
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Winter/Spring 2020 Semester | |
|---|---|
| January 7 | |
| January 14 | |
| January 21 | NO CLASS |
| January 28 | |
| February 4 | In Gaithersburg HS Cafeteria |
| February 11 | |
| February 18 | Marilyn Moore substitutes |
| February 25 | Marilyn Moore substitutes |
| March 3 | Pre-Blackthorn ceili review; Blackthorn ceili on Friday 3/6 |
| March 10 | |
| March 17 | Mini-Ceili |
| March 24 | |
| March 31 | |
| April 14 | |
| April 21 | |
| May 5 | In Gaithersburg HS Cafeteria |
| May 12 | |
| May 19 | Mini-Ceili for last class |
Quick Steps
The dances we practice are selected from popular MD-DC-VA ceili and set dance group lists as well as other sources. Learn more about us.
