Irish Dance Society
The society provides the opportunity to learn or practice Irish Dancing and offers classes covering group ceili, soft shoe, and hard shoe for all abilities. We offer classes every Friday, and anyone is welcome regardless of experience, to take part in sessions of light and heavy styles, taught by our qualified teacher Laura. We are also aiming to hold workshops throughout the year taught by professional dancers from the industry themselves or previous society members. We are part of USD (Union Southampton Dance) and hold auditions for our Competition Squad which competes all over the country for the university. We also take part in Pure Dance, a university-wide dance show held in May each year giving members the opportunity to show off their skills learned all year in team dances choreographed in class, and performed in front of a large audience. The classes we hold are laid-back, fun and perfect for students with no experience in dance or Irish, or for those of you who have danced throughout their lives and want to continue their passion, whilst making new friendships and becoming part of our dance family. Come along and try us out, as one of the fastest growing dance societies on campus!!
Welcome to Southampton University's Irish Dance Society!
The Irish Dance Society was founded in May 2014 and members will have the opportunity to learn different styles of Irish Dance, including soft-shoe, hard-shoe, and ceili group dancing, taught by our qualified Irish Dance Teacher Laura alongside various workshops throughout the year. We welcome dancers of any ability, whether it is your first time trying Irish Dance, or if you've been dancing for years!
We perform as part of USD's annual show 'Pure Dance' where we showcase several routines we have rehearsed over the year, alongside the other Southampton University Dance Societies.
In addition, there is an opportunity to audition and be part of a competition squad, who compete at inter-university competitions across the country, throughout the academic year!
The Irish Dance Society also holds fun socials from nights out, to pizza evenings, theatre trips, workshops and many more, alongside joining the rest of USD (Union Southampton Dance) on the wider dance socials. We are sponsored by Shenanigans Irish Pub and perform there several times a year!
Classes will be held on Friday evenings in the Multi Purpose Studio in the Students Union (Floor 1) Building 40.
Beginners - 6pm-7pm
Advanced - 7pm-8pm
Competition Squad - 7pm-8:45pm ( held on Sunday evenings)
Beginners and advanced both cost £4 for non-members and £3.00 for members. Our competition squad doesn’t have a weekly charge, more information on costs will be provided at auditions. You are more than welcome to stay for both sessions: stay for a second class and get 50% off! Payment information will be posted each week along with sign-ups on our socials.
Our membership fee is £15 for the year.
Instagram: @usdirishdance
Facebook: Irish Dance Society at Southampton University
Email: sotonirishdance@outlook.com
Come and give Irish Dance a go at one of our taster sessions, and join one of the fastest growing Dance societies at Southampton University!
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Irish Dance Society this year are:
President
Treasurer
Welfare Secretary
Dance Captain
Dance Captain
Events Coordinator
Secretary
Social Secretary
Vice President
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Irish Dance Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Membership 25/26 | £15.00 | 10/10/2025 - 30/06/2026 | Our annual membership allows you to regularly attend classes at discounted rates, take part in Pure Dance and compete in our squad. It also gets you 10% off at Shenanigans, our sponsor (speak to someone on committee in class for more information). |
Products
Available products to purchase for Irish Dance Society
Irish Merch Order
This is a link to buy your merch if you were unable to use the member payments.
PLEASE ONLY USE IF DISCUSSED WITH COMMITTEE FIRST!
Irish Christmas Meal
Join us for our annual christmas dinner at Trago Lounge on Tuesday 9th December at 7pm!
You can choose from two courses (starter + main) for £23.75, or three courses (starter + main + dessert) for £28.75. If you choose two courses, you can still order a pudding for £5 after the meal.
Choose from the christmas menu, vegan menu, or gluten free menu.
We will all receive a complimentary glass of prosecco on the day!
Constitution
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Upcoming Events
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