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Free Irish Dance Class: After School Today!

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St. Patrick’s Day Dance Class

Greetings Clifford students, family members, teachers, and staff.

It’s time to get your dancing shoes on again!

You are all invited to a free Irish Dancing class on Monday, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It’s all happening at the Clifford MUB, from  2:40PM to 3.40PM.

Come have fun learning some basics of Irish set dancing, which includes participating in a beginner-level dance called “The Walls of Limerick.” You will be doing social dancing–– not the step dancing of Michael Flatley and Jean Butler of  Riverdance fame!

Here’s what you need to know:

When: St.Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17, 2:40PM to 3.40PM

Where: The MUB/gym

What to wear: Sensible footwear for dancing. No flip-flops for safety reasons. Anything green, optional!

What to bring, part one: A signed waiver for each student (grab the English version of the waiver here, and the Spanish version here). Waiver forms are also available in the school office.

What to bring, part two: Water and a wish to learn and enjoy yourself!

What to fear: Nothing. Warmth, energy, curiosity, and a community spirit will prevail in the MUB––an “embarrassment-free zone” on St. Patrick’s Day!

Note: Parents of Kinders through 4th Graders need to accompany their students––and you need to bring a signed waiver for each student, as well, regardless of age. See link above to print a waiver.

Who to contact: Please e-mail Helen, 4suiochan@yahoo.com, to RSVP. Please indicate any prior experience of Irish set dancing.

Want to see a preview? Here’s a short clip showing “The Walls of Limerick” in action.

Info about the instructor: Helen has taught English in Europe, Japan, and here in the Bay Area. And Irish dancing has always been a great hit with her students. She looks forward to introducing the Clifford community to Irish set dancing, a fun and wholesome aspect of Irish culture.

Teachers, you are especially welcome so you can have fun––and teach some basics to your students, too!

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