Central Missouri Celtic Arts Association

2002 Fall Classes


Payment is due at the first class of each session. Personal checks are accepted. Please make payable to "CMCAA" or "Central MO Celtic Arts".

Irish Language
An 8-week introduction to Modern Irish, a Celtic language, with emphasis on conversation, pronunciation, and minimal grammar, taught by Dr. Evan Smith (Ph.D., Linguistics, Indiana University). This will be the Connemara dialect (West Galway), though there will be some reference to alternate pronunciations. Learn what to say in the Gaeltacht of Ireland, where Irish is the first language.

Wednesday evenings, 7 - 8 p.m.
8 weeks September 18 – Nov 6
Fee: $50
Location: Calvary Episcopal Church, corner of Ninth and Locust in downtown Columbia

Photos from past dance classes

Beginning/Intermediate Irish Dancing (Ceili and Set) 
All ages are welcome

An introduction to Irish group dancing, this will start with easy ceili dances such as The Siege of Ennis, The Waves of Tory, Haymaker's Jig and progress to more complex ceili dances and set dances.
No experience and no partner necessary. Instructor is Christine Harker.

Wednesday evenings, 6 - 7 p.m.
7 weeks, September 25 - November 13
Fee $40 or $70 for two people. (bring a friend and save!)
Location: Kate & Jeff Akers' home, 1411 Anthony St. (map)

Advanced Set Dancing
For adults and teens with Irish dance experience

We need at least 8 people for this class. Please try to commit to attending all classes, as being short of 8 makes it difficult to teach the sets.
No partner is necessary.

Wednesday evenings, 7 - 8 p.m.
6 weeks, October 9  - Nov 13
Fee $40 or $70 for two people
Location: Kate & Jeff Akers' home, 1411 Anthony St. (map)

To register, contact Kate Akers, kakers@chivalry.com  or 573-442-2048

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