The Irish Dance Party
The Irish Dance Party
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The Irish Dance Party is one of Dublin’s best loved experiences where you get to see and hear top class live Irish music and dancing by award winning performers. Not only that, but true to the Irish spirit, everybody gets to give the dancing a go themselves. It is a 2 hour event. Seated at your own reserved table between dances, there is ample time to sit back and enjoy the entertainment with a beverage of your choice. Your charismatic and talented Irish music and dance entertainers will see to it that there is never a dull moment. It doesn't get any more Irish than that!
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Neighbourhood: South City Centre
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- Jervis • 4 min walk
- Abbey St • 6 min walk
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Lauren F
Edinburgh, UK1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
This is a great dance class. We had a brilliant time learning to irish dance to celebrate a 40th birthday.
The musician was great and the dancers were insanely talented.
Thank you Irish Dance Party, you were the highlight of our trip.
The musician was great and the dancers were insanely talented.
Thank you Irish Dance Party, you were the highlight of our trip.
Written 16 January 2023
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Antalya, Türkiye1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
Was at the Irish dance party today. This is our second time. This is a ''MUST DO'' when in Dublin. Gary is a first class host, singer/ entertainer, interacting with us all the while. The dancers are very professional also. We will definitely be back.
Written 29 June 2024
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A must do in Ireland! that's the spirit :D
thanks a mil, you are welcome back anytime
Written 1 July 2024
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Sophie P
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
We weren’t really sure what to expect beforehand but we had a great time, laughed loads and made some great memories! I’d definitely recommend this to anyone on a hen do looking for a laugh! Daniel was great too, so quick to get back to any queries I had leading up to the day!
Written 10 March 2023
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Emma C
London, UK5 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
This was a perfectly enjoyable couple of hours, and the lady singing and playing instruments was a particularly excellent host and talent. The teens doing the Irish dancers were great performers. However, the Irish dancing ‘lesson’ was a bit light touch and disorganized. The kids weren’t great instructors and the room wasn’t big enough for everybody that had been booked on so we had to learn in two groups, taking it in turns. It’s a fine thing to do but not a must-see!
Written 6 November 2017
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stefka23
Pirmasens, Germany14 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
We (group of 15 students with their teachers) had a great evening, amazing dancing performance combined with Irish songs and information about Irish music and history. The dancing lesson itself was challenging but highly entertaining, everyone in our group LOVED it! Would definitely recommend it!!
Written 24 May 2013
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Heather M
Edinburgh, UK12 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
My bridesmaids booked The Irish Dance Party as a surprise for my hen party in Dublin. What an experience! The atmosphere was great as there were a few other groups of people in the class too. The musican and Irish dancers were phenomenal! Jaw droppingly good! Had such a laugh with my hens. Perfect for all abilities of dancers. The structure of the class was great too. Half of the groups danced while the others watched. So there was enough time to get a drink/have a chat in between. Really relaxed and so much fun. Definatley worth a visit while in Dublin with a group of friends!
Written 24 June 2018
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Thank you for the lovely words Heather! We're delighted you really enjoyed the Irish Dance Party, we always love hearing that from our guests! We'll be sure to pass your message on to our performers.
Written 4 September 2018
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Masal B
Sofia, Bulgaria1 contribution
Aug 2014 • Friends
Having visited Dublin on numerous occasions, and taken in the usual sights and attractions, we were looking for something a little different. After reading a few reviews here, we decided to book ourselves tickets to the Irish Dance Party.
Along with learning to Irish dance in a fun engaging environment, with tuition from former Riverdance dancers, we were treated to songs and irish music on the irish bag pipes from Daniel, our incredibly talented and funny host. Two hours never passed by so quickly and with so much laughter, both from our dancing attempts and the entertainment!
The best advice I can give anybody visiting Dublin ... Do this first, and spend the rest of your time in Dublin on a high.
Along with learning to Irish dance in a fun engaging environment, with tuition from former Riverdance dancers, we were treated to songs and irish music on the irish bag pipes from Daniel, our incredibly talented and funny host. Two hours never passed by so quickly and with so much laughter, both from our dancing attempts and the entertainment!
The best advice I can give anybody visiting Dublin ... Do this first, and spend the rest of your time in Dublin on a high.
Written 16 August 2014
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Katy W
London, UK3 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
We were over in Dublin for my friends hen party and having researched what to do in Dublin I came across The Irish Dance Party. It was most definitely one of the highlights of our trip encompassing traditional Irish music with the fun of attempting to Irish dance along to it! I would highly recommend this for a large group as a great activity to do!
The guys that run it were really great at getting you involved and created a really fun atmosphere! And all for the bargain price of 12 Euro!!!
The guys that run it were really great at getting you involved and created a really fun atmosphere! And all for the bargain price of 12 Euro!!!
Written 29 July 2014
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Jenny N
Liverpool, UK1 contribution
Jun 2012 • Friends
We recently visited Dublin for a friends hen do and instead of just watching an Irish dance show, we opted for the Irish dance lessons, which was just fantastic. The dances were easy to follow, which helped with a great teacher, the live music was excellent and we all got into the swing of all things Irish. The cost is extremely reasonable and a great way to have fun! Would definitely recommend to any parties heading over to Dublin!
Written 12 June 2012
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Jenni A
Bllingham8 contributions
Apr 2012 • Friends
Well I very much disagree with the negative review. Visited the dance party for my future sis-in-law hen do on Saturday 14th April and what an experience. Definitely would go back. Both Daniel and Sue are excellent performers and all enjoyd the experience. Next time I visit Dublin I will most definitely be returning to this. The guys put so much effort in and obviously have such a passion for it - massive hats off to them! Thanks guys - a very memorable experience.
Written 19 April 2012
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Possible To eat on thé spot. And and recommandation as To a Nice And safe place To stat néanmoins by? Cordialement Anne marie
Written 5 June 2019
Hi Anne Marie,
Yes, it is possible to eat on the spot at the The Celt itself, where The Irish Dance Party is usually hosted.
The Gibson Hotel, Central Hotel, Clayton Hotel are some good options to stay.
Written 6 June 2019
good evening, is it possibile ti have dinner? On saturday we have to reserve? Thanks
Written 11 March 2019
Yes alcohol is available throughout!
Written 14 November 2018
Can you make reservations directly with the bar? How far in advance must you make reservations? I would love to have an email address to make reservations since I am in the US and calling isn't practical.
Written 3 May 2018
I booked through Viator. It is a great site and I used it many times.
Written 3 May 2018
Hi we're 2 adults and a 15 year boy and i want to know if we can see the dancing at any time during the day, between 27th march and 31 march?
thanks
Written 25 March 2016
Hello, thank you for your interest. Yes we take bookings 7 days a week from 3-5pm depending on availability. Kind regards, Daniel.
Written 17 August 2017
How big should be a group? Can two people go? Thank you.
Written 15 September 2015
Hi, yes we take any size. Please email us on the address on our website with the date you are interested in and we will check availability.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Written 16 September 2015
Hi! Thank you for your interest. Yes your daughter is more than welcome!
Written 21 July 2015
I was wondering if it is just irish dancing you do or do you do céilí dancing as well?
Written 1 May 2015
Hi Leah,
Thank you for you're interest. Yes we do both. Our professional Dancers perform 3 pieces of Irish Step Dancing and they also teach the audience 3 Ceili dances.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Written 2 May 2015
Hello. Dance workshops happens every day?
Written 6 February 2015
Hello, thank you for your message. They happen most days during the busy times and evening more than once a day. please email the address on our website and we will check availability for you.
Kind regards,
Daniel.
Written 17 February 2015
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