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          IRISH STEP DANCE SCHOOLS

* The Irish Music and Dance Association appreciates the support of our members.
IMDA Members are listed first in each section.

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 Anoka, MN
Liz Hines TCRG
eilisacademy2012@gmail.com
facebook.com/eilisacademy
EilisAcademy.com

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

Check us out on Facebook & Instagram!


Rince na Chroi *
"Rince na Chroi (Dance of the Heart)
performance-based Irish dance school for children and adults
with a team-focus."
Classes in St. Paul, MN
Katie Stephens Spangler, (651) 645-4292
katie@rincenachroi.com
video:  Introduction to Rince na Chroi
www.rincenachroi.com

Rince na Gréine Irish Dance *
Rince na Gréine (Dance of the Sun) offers
Irish dance lessons for ages 3 through adult,
along with performance and competition opportunities.
Classes in Hopkins, MN
Lauren Adams-Plehal ODCRN, owner and director
RincenaGreine@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/RincenaGreine/

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

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

North Star School of Irish Dance
I
nstructor:  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'Neill School of Irish Dance 
Where people of all ages can participate in the thrill that is Irish dancing.
As a dance school, we prioritize our dancers’ goals and put them on the
right track to achieve these goals—all while having fun and focusing on
physical and mental development. We believe that helping dancers
achieve a positive and confident mentality is the key to bringing
together the entire dance experience.      

Alyssah O'Neill, Director

Classes in Maple Grove, MN 
oneillschoolofirishdance@gmail.com - (763) 567-0510

Onorach Mulhern Geraghty School of Irish Dance (OMG)
The program trains recreational and competitive dancers - 
Introductory Beginners up through Championship level. 
Call to arrange a visit today! Trial lesson is FREE!

Coleen Mulhern Malloy TCRG, ADCRG, BG 
Eileen Mulhern O'Kane TCRG, ADCRG
Samantha Martin TCRG
Classes in Eden Prairie, MN 
To arrange a visit to a class, contact coleen@mulhernschoolofirishdance.com 
or (630) 789-1127
Reach out to us on social media! Facebook:OMGIrishDance Instagram: @omgirishdance

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 Nua Irish Dance
Providing opportunities for lifelong personal growth and excellence
through Irish Dance.  Providing a dance experience your child can
fully enjoy, feel proud of, and gain healthy life-long habits from.

Owner Erin Cooney ODCRN
Studio Phone:  (952) 426-4360
www.RinceNua.com   


Shamrock School of Irish Step Dance
"A
n 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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