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 🎶
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!
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 🎶
And that’s a wrap on our Spring Ceilidh! Thank you SO much to everyone who made today possible — Wayne on fiddle, Kelly on accordion Tony on percussion, Ed on photography (photos to come!), and all of the wonderful dancers who showed up on the dance floor today! 🎵 ☘️ Happy birthday, North Atlantic Steps! 🎉
05/10/2026
At long last, the Spring Ceilidh is here! Follow the balloons outside of 6004-A W. Broad Street to find the stairs up to the studio! There is additional parking in the rear lot. See you today at 2pm! 🎈 🎻
05/09/2026
Tomorrow’s the big day! Come join North Atlantic Space from 2pm to 4pm at The Dance Space (6004-A W Broad Street) for an afternoon of dancing, community, and — of course! — live music! We are located above Mekong restaurant with ample parking in the back. Hope to see you there 🎵 ☘️
05/08/2026
Here at North Atlantic Steps, we seek to lift each other up as dancers in a welcoming and non-competitive environment. You’re never too late to start learning dance, and never too old to continue. Our student body represents a diverse range of ages, goals, and abilities and we love to welcome new students in. Curious to learn more? Come to our Spring Ceilidh this Sunday, May 10th, from 2-4pm at at The Dance Space!
Tickets and information linked below 🎵 ☘️
https://www.northatlanticsteps.com/store/square-dances
05/04/2026
We are just six days away from our Spring Ceilidh here at North Atlantic Steps! Torn on what shoes to wear? Even a simple pair of sneakers will do — but if you have leather soled shoes or anything with a slightly smooth sole, those will work too! 🎶 👞 Haven’t got your ticket yet? Link in bio!
Ready to join us on the dance floor? Social dancing traditions from the North Atlantic — like Ireland, Scotland, and Canada’s Maritime Provinces — are excellent at bringing communities together. With steps accessible to both first-timers and seasoned dancers, it’s easier than you might expect to dance and meet new friends! 🇮🇪 🏴 🇨🇦
Join us on May 10th from 2pm — 4pm…you might be surprised by how much you’re able to pic up! 🎶 👞 🎻 🎹
Ages 18+
Tickets $15, link in bio!
04/28/2026
Up next for our Spring Ceilidh musicians is Annabelle Bugay, owner and director of North Atlantic Steps, who will be playing piano and calling dances 🎶 🎹 👞
Annabelle first began Irish dancing at the age of six under the An Cor Rud School of Irish Dance in Richmond, Virginia. A competitive dancer for many years, she reached the open championship level before deciding to follow her passion for old-style step dancing and social dancing.
She lived in Limerick, Ireland for two years where she learned Sean Nós (old-style) Irish dancing, before moving to Sydney, Nova Scotia where she completed her BA in Music and Folklore at Cape Breton University.
Today, Annabelle lives in Richmond, VA where she runs North Atlantic Steps, a recreational Irish and Cape Breton step dance school for adults.
01/06/2026
Our first Open House of the month is tomorrow, January 7th at 6pm! Come learn some beginner old-style Irish dance and meet our current students — there’s still time left to claim your spot here https://forms.gle/oq4UGUY91HcnuATD7
The Dance Space
6004-A W Broad Street
RVA, 23230