Welcome to Sean-nós Southwest, the home of Traditional Irish dance in San Diego.

Sean-nós dance is a form of percussive dance, most prevalent in Connemara, that emphasizes rhythm, self-expression and an integral connection to live Irish traditional music. Generally performed informally, it is mostly danced at private and semi-private gatherings, house or pub based Irish music sessions, and community celebrations such as weddings: wherever there is Irish music and a decent floor.

Sean-nós Southwest offers regular dance classes, taught by Ben Power, workshops with visiting teachers as we can arrange, and informal Irish music and dance parties where dancers have a chance to enjoy dancing to live Irish music.  We can also provide sean-nós dance demonstrations.