Join us for Eugene's first annual Gayli, an Irish social dance with LGBTQIA+ flair hosted by the Blackthorn Academy of Irish Dance and Frolicking Meese Ceili Dance, with the support of Queer Eugene!
Never heard of a Gayli before? Never fear! The word "Gayli" is a portmanteau of the words "gay" and "ceili", making it the perfect word to use to describe a queer-friendly Irish social dance. Our ceili events always start with a 30-minute lesson where all attendees are taught the moves by our wonderful friends the Frolicking Meese. After the lesson, we dance, chat, and snack to our heart's content. A special performance by the Blackthorn Academy of Irish Dance will take place partway through the event, so you will get to see a different style of Irish dancing too! Come make some new friends, hang out with old ones, and check out a fun way to exercise and learn a new skill!
The lesson begins at 7pm and dancing goes from 7:30pm to 10pm. Meet us in the Community Hall at 440 Maxwell Rd. in Eugene. We will have a table for snacks, so bring your favorite treat to share if you'd like. We do request that you bring a card with allergen info so that everyone can safely participate in snack time. Make sure you bring a water bottle - it can get hot during a ceili! Feel free to wear your most fabulous outfit, too - just make sure you can move safely in it!
This event is free to attend. Donations to Blackthorn Academy, Frolicking Meese, and Queer Eugene are welcome but not expected.
By attending this event you consent to being in photos and/or videos that will be used for promotional/marketing purposes by Blackthorn Academy of Irish Dance, Frolicking Meese Ceili Dance, and/or Queer Eugene. If you do not wish to be included in photos please speak to one of the event hosts when you arrive and we will do our best to avoid having you in the frame while taking pictures.
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