The Irish Dancers Association of North America is excited to share preliminary details for the 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships! The 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships will be hosted by IDTANA and will take place at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida. Competitions will take place from July [...]
The Irish Dancers Association of North America is so excited to welcome our new executive board, effective May, 2025! Joining the board are Liam Harney, ADCRG from the New England Region, USA who will be serving as President and Becky Chapman, ADCRG from the Eastern Canada Region, who will serve [...]
The days-only schedule for the 2025 North American Irish Dance Championships (NAIDC) has been released and posted at the official website for the competition, 2025naidc.com. The 2025 NAIDC will take place from July 4th – 9th at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Centre in National Harbor, MD, located just [...]
The IDTANA board is so proud to announce the launch of our new website and branding! This project has been in the works for over a year, and we couldn’t be more excited to show off the result. Our new website was envisioned as a resource hub for new and [...]
Dancers can start at any age and there is no age limit to competition, performance, or any other goals. A lifetime activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Irish dance can be enjoyed by children, tweens, teens, young adults, middle-aged people, and octogenarians alike. IDTANA offers performance [...]
An incredible workout, a beautiful art form, a lifetime of community, and a world of performance opportunity – no matter what you are looking for, Irish dance has an opportunity for you. Read on to learn more about the incredible benefits of Irish dance. Benefit 1: Fitness Irish Dance is [...]
Wishing all North American dancers safe travels & the best of luck in Killarney!
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Reminder that qualified entries for the 2023 Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne are due Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 5:00 PM IST. Entries received after 5:00 PM IST on January 31st will be subject to late fees as listed on the syllabus. Syllabus and all event info available at https://ornc2023.com.
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If you, or your little one, is ready to give Irish dancing a try, then you’ve come to the right place! Here’s an overview of how to find a certified teacher, and what to expect from your first class. Finding a Teacher When starting to learn the art and sport [...]
Don’t forget to apply for the 2023 IDTANA Cyril McNiff Scholarship Program by January 15, 2023! Additional Information: https://www.idtana.org/scholarships/
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