Gayli™ is Back for pride!

Learn some of the basics of Irish dance in a queer-friendly space, go over some old moves, and meet some new friends for a lesson, and dance-out and a pint.

All levels and all bodies welcome - sign up below and see you on the dance floor!

Upcoming GAYLIs

Wednesday June 17 7PM

NY Irish Center - Long Island City, Queens

Ages 16+

Wednesday June 24 7PM

Gingers - Park Slope, Brooklyn

Ages 21+ - Ticketed Event

Friday June 26

Banker’s Anchor - Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Ages 16+ OUTDOOR EVENT

More dates to come - check our Instagram for updates!

as seen in
the new york times

Irish Dance for All Levels, All Bodies, All Genders

BIDC co-founders Alexandra Owensby and Erin O’Donnell, along with company member and trans-rights activist KJ Campbell, spoke to The New York Times about the success and community impact of GAYLI™.

Read the article

want to bring gayli to your venue?

We’re taking GAYLI from Brooklyn to beyond the boroughs, and we want to work with you! GAYLI is appropriate for event spaces large and small, outdoor festivals, in collaboration with other acts, and as a standalone event to bring a wide audience to your venue. Connect with us to plan a GAYLI in your area.

Gayli in action

 FAQs

  • Stay tuned - we’ll be announcing new locations for GAYLI 2025 shortly!

  • We want everyone to be able to join the fun, so we use a sliding scale. Pay-what-you-can at the door: $5-$15 sliding scale, cash or venmo.

  • Comfy clothes you feel good moving and grooving in (you're better off in pants that aren't extra-long or extra-wide to avoid any tripping over excess fabric) and sneakers or shoes you'd use for fitness. Please no open-toed shoes or sandals - we need those shoes to stay on your feet (and those feet to stay safe!)!

  • A good time! We'll be going over the basic movements and then getting everyone into formation to try out some traditional ceilis (group/party dances). We may also do some traditional set dancing and other steps you can work on to impress at the pub for Paddy's day (got to plan ahead!).

  • No! Irish dance is for EVERYONE - all bodies and all levels are welcome. You’ll notice a good mix of those who may have some dance experience and those trying something brand new, so it’s the perfect place to jump onto the dance floor and make some memories.

  • No worries - you can reach out to us on Instagram @brooklynirishdanceco or by email. We’ll see you at the pub!