Jackson Free Press

For the first time ever, Ballet Mississippi joins the festivities at the 20th Annual CelticFest Sept. 9-11. The dancers will perform two selections from the Irish-themed ballet, "As An Céilí." The title means "from the céilí," or "from the party with music and social dancing."

Catherine Bishop, teacher and artistic director for the Jackson Irish Dancers, choreographed the selections. The first section is a ballet set to traditional Irish music. The second section is Irish traditional dancing performed to modern Irish music.

CelticFest Mississippi celebrates traditional music, dance and culture of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany. It takes place Sept. 9-11 at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive, 601-713-3365). For information, visit http://www.celticfestms.org.