Quad Cities Céilí Club Statement of Purpose and Goals

Purpose:   

The Corporation is an educational and social organization for the purpose of promoting traditional Irish folk dancing known as Céilí and set dancing. The Corporation will promote, sponsor and present periodic Céilí dances and other celtic events. (Article 3, Articles of Incorporation of Quad Cities Céilí Club)

! To Teach People Irish Social Dancing (depending on availability of an instructor and location)
        Offer beginning Céilí and set dance classes
        Offer practices for advanced dancers
        Offer dance workshops
            An opportunity for dancers to learn from authentic Irish dance masters
            An opportunity for instructor(s) to learn new material
            An opportunity for cultural exchange
        Provide instructional materials
            Written instructions for most common dances (Club booklet)
            Videos & DVD's
            Music CD’s
        Provide the historical context of Irish dancing
        Encourage dancers to attend ceilithe in other venues such as Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison.

! To Coordinate With Other Celtic Organizations - promoting our common interests
        Provide information about other Irish dance venues (Chicago, Milwaukee, etc.)
        Participate in St. Patrick’s Society events
        Participate in the Celtic Highland Games of the Quad Cities
        Maintain a contact with the Celtic Heritage Trail (CHeT)

! To Present the Club to the Community through
        A Web Site
        Newspaper Articles and Advertisements
        Dance Schedules
        Club Brochures
        Email Lists and List Servers

! To Host Dances - (Depending on the availability of a caller and location)
        Dances may utilize live or recorded music
        Provide an opportunity to utilize learned dance skills
        Provide an opportunity to hear good traditional Irish music
        Provide an opportunity to meet and socialize with others of the same interest
        Provide a venue for the area’s traditional Irish entertainers to perform

! To Seek an Income for the Club from
        Dances
        Practices
        Merchandise Sales
        Club Memberships
        Grants and Donations