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Western US Regional Oireachtas Takes Place in San Francisco
It’s TIME TO SHINE at the Western US Regional Oireachtas. Good luck to all dancers!
Western Canadian Oireachtas Takes Place in Victoria
It’s another Oireachtas weekend! Best of luck to all dancers stepping on the Western Canadian Oireachtas stage! 🐳☘️
Eastern Canadian Oireachtas Takes Place in Toronto
Oireachtas Season is starting in North America! Good Luck to all dancers competing at the Eastern Canadian Oireachtas this weekend!
2023 Cyril McNiff Scholarship Program now accepting applications
The IDTANA Cyril McNiff Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2023! Additional Information: https://www.idtana.org/scholarships/
Do I have to be Irish to Irish dance?
Definitely not! Irish dancers come from all backgrounds, and you do not have to have any Irish heritage or a connection to Ireland to enjoy the
Statement from the IDTANA Board
CLRG recently issued statements regarding an investigation connected to allegations of competition manipulation at major events. Such unethical behavior is a serious breach of the
Celebrating International Irish Dance Day
Two great events in one day: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day AND International Dance Day! Enjoy!!
Remembering Siobhán Moore
It is with tremendous sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Siobhan Moore, ADCRG (1958-2022). Siobhan was an intrepid soul who
Remembering Gary Healy
Sad, stunned, shocked, heartbroken. Over the last few days, there was a collective gasp heard throughout the worldwide Irish dance community when told of the
North American Irish Dance Championships Take Place in Montreal
Bonne Chance to all dancers and schools at the NAIDC 2022! After three years, it’s wonderful to be back together for our premier event! Here’s
Congratulations to the 2022 IDTANA Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the 2022 IDTANA Scholarship Recipients! In addition to the recipients’ commitment to excellence in Irish Dance, all have impressive academic records and devote
Deadline Approaching for 2022 NAIDC Entries
A friendly reminder that dancer entries, program orders, and ad placements for NAIDC 2022 close this Sunday, May 1. Programs/journals will only be available for