This community Irish dance group meets every thursday in downtown
Grand Rapids. They often have live music and the night that I
attended a local band consisting of fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer,
and bodhran was providing lively jigs and reels. A dance teacher
walked beginners through set dances and taught figures and steps.
There were also experienced dancers present, and everyone seemed
to be having lots of fun.
The group was very friendly and welcoming, band and dancers alike.
I sat in and played some tunes with the band, and enjoyed watching
the dancers learn new dance steps. After the dance, a group of
dancers and musicians went to a local tavern for food and and
a pint.
I picked up a flyer on the way out which contained information
with a humorous bent: