Major Competitions

The North American Irish Dance Championships are an annual event hosted on a rotating calendar by the seven regions of the IDTANA, with support from the IDTANA. The NAIDC is recognized by the CLRG as a secondary qualifier event for North American dancers to qualify at in order to compete at the following year’s World Championships. The NAIDC adheres to many competitive guidelines set forth by the IDTANA and the CLRG. Dancers must achieve certain qualifications through local competitions in order to be eligible to compete at the event. On average the annual event attracts 3,000-4,000 dancers annually for a five-day competition held in major convention locations throughout North America, which have in the past included Orlando, Montreal, New Orleans, Nashville, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Vancouver. The NAIDC is a spectacular event open also to international competitors and is held annually over the July 4th week.