SIAMSA le Cheile, is a Scottish and Irish dance and music troupe based in Northern California. We perform at many Renaissance faires, Celtic festivals, and other events. (What does Siamsa le Cheile mean?)

We could be described in the simplest of terms as a dance troupe... but we are really much more than that. We practice the traditional music and dance of Scotland and Ireland, and we all share a love of traditional Gaelic culture. Many of our members have made serious study of traditional Gaelic arts, and we try to pass on our love of the arts and traditional folk cultures through our performances.

Continuing these ancient traditions is very important to us, and we also come from varied contemporary backgrounds. Our members have earned academic degrees in history, theatre, anthropology, psychology, business and medicine. Many of our members are still in school, and are enjoying ways to combine our love of traditional Gaelic culture with modern academia.

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