Oireachtas Season is starting in North America! Good Luck to all dancers competing at the Eastern Canadian Oireachtas this weekend!

The IDTANA Cyril McNiff Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2023! Additional Information: https://www.idtana.org/scholarships/

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 CLRG Code of Conduct and all allegations must be investigated to their fullest. IDTANA supports CLRG in this investigation, the disciplinary process, and its outcome. [...]

Two great events in one day: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day AND International Dance Day! Enjoy!!

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 was passionate about Irish dancing and animals, especially her cats. Anyone who met Siobhan knew immediately that she was a refreshingly genuine individual. We extend [...]

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 loss of IDTANA member Gary Healy, ADCRG. Gary’s vibrant and unforgettable personality coupled with his talent and passion for Irish dancing made him a force [...]

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 to incredible dancing and a fantastic week in Montreal! Tremendous thanks to the amazing NAIDC 2022 co-chair team of Ryan Carroll, Rose Johnson, and Marie [...]

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 themselves to volunteering in their schools and communities. The Cyril McNiff IDTANA Scholarship Program awarded a total of $44,000 in scholarships. A tremendous thank you [...]

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 pre-order; they will not be sold at the venue or available in an online format. All participants (dancers, families, etc.) interested in having a program [...]

The IDTACer is offering Grade 11 and 12 exams during this year’s North American Irish Dance Championships in Montréal on July 2, 2022. Registration is now open for these exams and will be open until May 1, 2022 or when the cap is reached. Candidates must first register and pay [...]