Discover the magic
of Sean nós dancing
Learn Ireland's most expressive traditional dance style online with Tereza Bernardová,
2nd place winner at the All Ireland Fleadh (2010)
and 2nd place finalist in the 3rd season of the TG4 competition An Jig Gig (2011).
Are you ready to discover something new, unique, and perhaps unexpectedly rewarding? Don't wait for "someday." Put on your shoes and start dancing, wherever you are in the world. Online lessons will bring us together!
My Irish dance journey
When I first encountered Irish dance in my late teens, I had no idea it would become my lifelong passion. More than 25 years later, this journey has taken me further than I ever imagined—I’ve lived and studied in England and Ireland, earned my dance teaching certification (T.C.R.G.) with the Irish Dancing Commission (C.L.R.G.), and completed a Master’s degree at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick (Master of Arts in Dance – Traditional Irish Dance Performance).
I explore various styles of Irish dance, from social to solo dancing. However, sean-nós dancing captured my heart with its natural flow, rhythm, and freedom of expression. I’ve been lucky to learn from incredible dancers and teachers such as Mick Mulkerins, Mairéad Casey, Gerard Butler, Emma O'Sullivan, and many others. I have performed sean-nós dancing in shows like Rhythm of the Dance, Ragús the Show, and Pulses of Tradition and collaborated with musicians at organized music sessions, festivals, and other events in the Czech Republic and abroad. You could see me on TG4 (Irish national TV). I placed second at the All Ireland Fleadh (2010) and also became second in the 3.series of A Jig Gig TV competition.
Sean-nós dancing isn’t as widely known in continental Europe as competitive Irish dance, but it has a unique charm—and in Ireland, more and more people are embracing it. I regularly teach sean-nós dancing at my dance school, helping dancers not only master the steps but also discover their own style, confidence, and, most importantly, the joy of this dance.
Presented by Tereza Bernardová,
Founder & Director of inSpiral Dance Company
Dive into Sean nós dancing
Explore and Develop your own dance style
5 hours total | €60
Upcoming date: 8.5. - 5.6. 2025, 13:00 (CET)
!!!REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 30!!!
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This 5-week mini training course is suitable for both beginners and improvers who already have some prior experience with sean nós dancing. It offers a unique opportunity for intensive dance training, where you'll kickstart the process of developing your own style.
You'll gain practical tips, inspiration, and tools to help you grow as a sean nós dancer, and discover new ways to connect rhythm, creativity, and music in your movement.
You'll also have the chance to connect with fellow dancers in the course through a private discussion group.
Explore
We will explore what can be created from the basics – how a limited number of steps can help us discover our own dance style. We'll focus on what we truly need to create, improvise, and dance with ease.
Develop
Through various exercises, we will explore different rhythms, movement dynamics, and ways to structure step combinations to make the dance feel natural while keeping it rhythmically engaging.
Own style
We’ll discover which combinations feel best to dance, what we enjoy the most, and how to continue developing our own style.
Why meeting online?
☘️ Dance anytime, anywhere: at home, in the garden, in the kitchen… whether you have time in the morning or evening.
☘️ Minimal stress, maximum fun: learn at your own pace, no pressure, just enjoy the movement.
☘️ Lessons at your place: no need to travel, just put on comfortable shoes and start dancing!
☘️ Be part of a community: meet new people from near and far. Where else can you regularly connect with like-minded people?
☘️ Instant joy of movement: no endless drilling, sean nós is all about freedom and improvisation.
Why Learn Something Unusual?
☘️ It opens new horizons: When you dive into something most people don’t know, you enter a world you might not have even imagined. Who knows where it will take you?
☘️ You stand out from the crowd: Learning something unique makes you more interesting, whether at a party, at work, or among friends.
☘️ It exercises your brain differently: Unusual skills boost creativity, memory, and problem-solving abilities in ways you wouldn't expect.
☘️ You gain a new perspective on the world: Uncommon skills help you see things differently, make new connections, and understand cultures in a deeper way.
☘️ It builds confidence: Mastering something rare, especially something others wouldn’t even dare to try, gives you a huge self-esteem boost.
☘️ It brings joy and fun: Exploring something new is exciting, and as you improve, the sense of accomplishment brings pure happiness.
☘️ It connects you with new people: Every unique skill comes with a community. You'll meet like-minded people and even make friends around the world.
☘️ It teaches you to step out of your comfort zone: The more you embrace the unknown, the easier it becomes. And that’s a skill useful in every area of life.
☘️ You never know when it will come in handy: One day, that seemingly random skill might turn out to be exactly what you need in an unexpected situation.
Want to be part of it next time? Let us know!
We are planning more online events focused on sean nós dancing – and if you don’t want to miss out, just send us your contact (email or a quick message is perfect).
📩 Let us know what you're interested in – are you a total beginner? Looking to go deeper with rhythm or improvisation? Want to explore a particular step or style? The more specific you are, the better we can shape future offerings to fit what you’re looking for. ✨
Once something new is in the works, you’ll be the first to hear from us!
Are there any questions?
Your email will land in our inbox at tereza@inspiraldance.net.
We'll get back to you as soon as possible!