IRISH STEP DANCE SCHOOLS
* The Irish Music and Dance Association appreciates the support of our members. IMDA Members are listed first in each section.
Hudson Irish Dance Academy * is proud to offer the full range of beginner through championship level Irish dance instruction for boys, girls & adults. Our talented instructors bring warmth and smiles to every class! Whether you're taking your first steps or you're a seasoned pro, Hudson will help you reach your competitive, recreational, and performance goals!
Corey Hudson, TCRG
Stop by our studio for a FREE class at Hudson Irish Dance Academy, Wayzata, MN.
Studio Phone: (651) 505-3379
Website: HudsonIrishDance.com
Email us: HudsonIrishDance@gmail.com
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Rince na Chroi *"Rince na Chroi (Dance of the Heart)performance-based Irish dance school for children and adultswith a team-focus."Classes in St. Paul, MNKatie Stephens Spangler, (651) 645-4292katie@rincenachroi.comvideo: Introduction to Rince na Chroiwww.rincenachroi.com
Casey Academy of Irish Dance A family inspirited business aiming to focus on the perfect balance between contemporary and traditional Irish dancing. We are a performance based Irish dance school striving for visual elegance on the stage. Classes in St. Paul, MN Emily Casey-Hare, (651) 324-7631 emilycaseyhare@gmail.com www.caseyirishdance.com
Corda Mór Corda Mór (meaning “great heart”) teaches Irish dance to more than 100 students in a brand new dance studio located in Edina, Minn. Our dancers, ranging in age from 5 through 20, provide stellar entertainment in a variety of venues throughout the Midwest and participate in competitions all over the world. Classes in Edina, MN Fauna Gille ADCRG Cassia Gille TCRG fauna@cordamor.com www.cordamor.com
Eilís Academy Aiming to inspire dancers to dedicate themselves to the tradition and athleticism of Irish dance. We offer a traditional foundation for ages 4 years old on up at all levels. Classes are offered for both solo competition and team performance. Classes in Maple Grove, MN Liz Hines TCRG eilisacademy2012@gmail.com facebook.com/eilisacademy escalatedance.wordpress.com
Forest Lake Irish Dancers Classes in Forest Lake, MN Sheila Jordan, (651) 357-3715 biddiesgalore3@gmail.com
Green Fire Irish Dancers Teaching and performances for ages 5 through adult. Contemporary step dancing, hard shoe, and soft shoe. Historic and traditional dances performed in period costume. Green Fire strives to enable each dancer to pursue their dreams. Weekly practices. Small monthly fee, costumes provided. Woodbury, MN Edward Koehne, (612) 927-9615 greenfiredancers@gmail.com www.greenfireirishdancers.com
Mactír Academy of Irish Dance Mactír Academy of Irish Dance (meaning Wolf Academy of Irish Dance) offers both competitive and performance based classes with a focus on precision, teamwork, and grace. Mactír Academy strives to be the premiere team-based competition school in Minnesota, where dancers and families are allowed to choose their journey. Classes at 2241 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN Owner and Director, Emily Wolff TCRG emily@mactiririshdance.com - (651) 261-8575 www.mactiririshdance.com
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts MCA offers traditional Irish Dance for children & adults. Classes in Winona, MN (507) 453-5501 mca@smumn.edu www.mnconservatoryforthearts.org
Mulhern School of Irish Dance The program trains recreational and competitive dancers - Introductory Beginners up through Championship level. Call to arrange a visit today! Coleen Mulhern Malloy TCRG, ADCRG, BG Eileen Mulhern O'Kane TCRG, ADCRG Classes in Eden Prairie, MN To arrange a visit to a class, contact coleen@mulhernschoolofirishdance.com or (630) 789-1127 www.mulhernschoolofirishdance.com
North Star School of Irish Dance Instructor: Beth Pitchford Expanding the offering of step and ceili dancing to dancers in Eden Prairie and Division Street Dance in Northfield, MN. www.NorthStarIrishDance.com Division Street Dance, (507) 202-9256, www.divisionstreetdance.com
O'Shea Irish Dance Riverdance original Cormac Ó Sé, TCRG - Professional Irish step dance training in Team, Solo, and Show performance with Regional & National Champions! Preschoolers through adult classes held in MN’s Irish Cultural home, Celtic Junctions Arts Center. (Classes in Irish Music, Language, History, Literature, Social Dance and more also available onsite!) Cormac Ó'Sé TCRG Sandra Mullan TCRG Locations: St. Paul (The Celtic Junction, off I-94 & Cretin/Vandalia); Rochester, MN; Elkton, MN. (612) 722-7000 adminoid@osheairishdance.com video: O'Shea Irish Dancers in Kickin' it Irish at the Stepping Stone Theater www.osheairishdance.com - www.thecelticjunction.com
Rince na Greine Irish Dance Rince na Greine (Dance of the Sun) offers Irish dance lessons for ages 3 through adult. Classes in Hopkins, MN Lauren Adams-Plehal, owner and director RincenaGreine@gmail.com www.facebook.com/RincenaGreine/
Rince Nua Irish Dance Providing opportunities for lifelong personal growth and excellence through Irish Dance. Rince Nua welcomes dancers ages 4 through Adult to our all-Irish dance studio in Maple Grove to experience Irish Dance through a wide variety of classroom, performance and competitive experiences. By combinig a structured curriculum with innovative artistic collaborations, Rince Nua has produced multiple Champion Solo Dancers and National Championship Teams. Owner Erin Cooney ODCRN Studio Phone: (952) 426-4360 www.RinceNua.com
Saint Paul Irish Dancers "Defying gravity since 1995. St. Paul Irish Dancers provides a gateway to Irish culture through dance." Classes in St. Paul. Founder: Eileen Dahill stpaulirishdancers@gmail.com www.stpaulirishdancer.com
Shamrock School of Irish Step Dance "An acclaimed competitive and performance dance school offering group and individualized instruction ages 4 and up" Classes in Eagan, MN Rachel Knutson TCRG, (612) 327-7962 rjones2112@aol.com www.shamrockirishdance.com
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