While North Atlantic Steps specializes in reaching old-style Irish dance and Cape Breton step dance, many of our students are former competitive Irish dancers or Highland dancers who are looking to try something new! No matter your dance background, experience level, or age, there is a place for you at NAS 🎶
Come visit us on September 1st at 6pm for our fall new student open house to learn more!
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North Atlantic Steps
A dance club for adults looking to learn old-style (sean nós) Irish dance and Cape Breton step dance in RVA.
Drop in for a free trial class any Wednesday from 6:30 — 7:30pm at The Dance Space!
08/24/2026
Step dance is more than exercise and routines. It’s connections to generations of dancers, musicians, and tradition-bearers who came before us. Come find your place in the traditions of the North Atlantic this autumn at NAS, starting with our free New Student Open House on Wednesday September 2nd at 6pm. With high impact and low impact classes specializing in old-style Irish dance and Cape Breton step dance, there is a place for you to step into tradition at North Atlantic Steps 🎶 For more info, link in bio and at northatlanticsteps.com/store
08/24/2026
Dance doesn’t have to end when you leave the studio. At North Atlantic Steps, we believe that traditions thrive in vibrant communities. That’s why we offer in-person opportunities, as well as monthly Step Dance Socials and after-class hangouts.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or new to percussive dance, we are thrilled to welcome you in at North Atlantic Steps — join us at The Dance Space on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND at 6:00pm for our kick off to fall classes with a New Student Open House!
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08/15/2026
At North Atlantic Steps, we don’t see music as separate from dancing — rather, dancing is a form of music.
To foster a deep understanding of Scottish and Irish music, we not only teach dancers how to “dance the tune,” but we also provide ample opportunities for students to engage with live music at our seasonal ceilidh gatherings and monthly socials at Rosie Connolly’s Irish music session. 🎶
Interested in becoming one with the music? Join NAS for our Fall Open House on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6pm. More details at northatlanticsteps.com/store 🎻 🎹
08/13/2026
Step dance is more than exercise and routines. It’s connections to generations of dancers, musicians, and tradition-bearers who came before us. Come find your place in the traditions of the North Atlantic this autumn at NAS.
With high impact and low impact classes specializing in old-style Irish dance and Cape Breton step dance, there is a place for you to step into tradition at North Atlantic Steps 🎶
Join us on September 2nd for our new student open house — link in bio and at northatlanticsteps.com/store
08/05/2026
This is a reminder that there are no classes tonight, August 5 — we are on hiatus until September! North Atlantic steps is hitting the road to Cape Breton to get inspiration for new steps to teach in the fall 🎶 🇨🇦 it’s not too late to think about fall classes, check them out on: https://www.northatlanticsteps.com/store
Thank you to everyone who came out to our last Mini Ceilidh of the season! Waved hello 👋 to so many new faces tonight by dancing the Waves of Tory 🌊
The “waves” choreography in the Waves of Tory, featured in this clip, pays tribute to the crashing coastline of Tory Island in County Donegal 🇮🇪
Don’t worry if you weren’t able to make it out tonight — we will have more ceilidh nights to come in September! 🎶
07/19/2026
If you had fun at our Spring Ceilidh in May and can’t wait for the next one in November…then join us this Wednesday, July 22nd for a mini ceilidh during our 6:30pm class at The Dance Space (6004-A W Broad Street). Afterwards, anyone who wants to join can come to Rosie Connolly’s in Shockoe Bottom to listen to the Irish music session with us. More info in bio / northatlanticsteps.com/store/square-dances 🎶 ☘️
POV: you’re watching videos from tonight’s dance and practicing your new strathspey steps at home 🎶 Our summer students are doing a great job blazing through their new strathspey steps!
05/12/2026
A handful of the many lovely photos captured by Ed Dinep at our Spring Ceilidh yesterday! They truly capture the joy of the day 🎶
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