Festival Dance Teachers Association

Festival Irish Dancing in Northern Ireland

MEMBER SCHOOLS

Teachers:  Gillian Armstrong, Cathy McCamley, Jane Ness

Classes:       Cooke Church, McMillan Hall, Park Road

                        Tuesday            6pm  - 9pm
                        Saturday           10am - 12noon

BALLYNAFEIGH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BELFAST

Teacher:  Jacqueline Haggan

Classes:       Please see our website for class times.

E-mail:          Jacqui@haggan179.fsbusiness.co.uk

BENTRA SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

WHITEHEAD, CARRICKFERGUS & LISBURN

CASTLETOWN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

ANTRIM & BALLYMENA

Teachers:  Gwen Adair, Elaine Taggert

E-mail:          gadair@freenet.co.uk

Classes:       Parkhall Community Centre, Antrim

                        Monday             6pm  - 9pm

                        Wednesday      6.30pm - 9.30pm

                        Saturday           10am - 2pm

 

                        Ballymena North Recreation Centre

                        Thursday          7.30pm - 8.30pm

There are currently 43 members in the Association, which covers over 20 schools and five retired members.  Retired members no longer teach but have an active and valuable role within our organisation.

 

You will find a list of all the schools affiliated to the Festival Dance Teachers Association on this page.  They are listed alphabetically.  If you require further information than that given please email the School you are interested in.  Alternatively use the Contact Us link to register your interest / inquiry.  All class times and venues are subject to change.  Please check with your teacher for specific details.

NOTE:       PLEASE USE EMAIL ADDRESSES RESPONSIBILY

DEBORAH ANDERSON SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

PORTADOWN

Teacher:  Deborah Anderson

Classes:      

Edenderry Orange Hall                                         Tuesday               3.30pm - 7.30pm

                                                                                    Saturday              10am - 5.30pm

St. Columbus Church of Ireland Hall

Zephaniah Dancing                                                  Friday                   3.30pm - 6.15pm

Teacher:  Dominic Graham

DOMINIC GRAHAM SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE

BELFAST & CAUSEWAY

Classes:       Please see our website for class times.

E-mail:          Please see our website for various contact details.

E-mail:          deborah.anderson24@btinternet.com

FOX SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

GLENRAVEL

Teacher:  Tony Fox

Teachers:  Leonora Bann, Laura Donnelly, Francine Scullion

G. DONNELLY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BALLYMENA

Classes:       All Saints Youth Club, Cushendall Road, Ballymena

                        Saturday           11am - 2.30pm             (Beginners 11am - 12 noon)

                        Wednesday      6.30pm - 9.30pm

GLENARNA SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

LARNE

Teachers:  Coirle Oakes

KNOCKAGH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

GREENISLAND

Teachers:  Joan Caldwell, Shauna Caldwell

Classes:       Saturday                 10am - 3pm

                        Wednesday            6pm - 9pm

E-mail:          Shauna.Caldwell@prestigeunderwriting.co.uk

LISA DEMPSEY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

LARNE

Teacher:  Lisa Dempsey

Classes:       Greenland Community Centre

                        Friday                3pm - 5pm

                        Saturday           10.30am - 3.30pm

E-mail:          l.dempsey@lycos.co.uk

LOUGHGIEL SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

LOUGHIEL

Teachers:  Denise Dobbin, Leisa Gillan, Colette O’Mullan

E-mail:          denisedobbin@btinternet.com  OR  leisagillan@btinternet.com

Classes:       Tuesday            7pm - 9.30pm               Teams

                        Thursday          7pm - 9.30pm               Solos

                        Saturday           10am - 12 Noon           Beginners

 

Sunday         Additional classes as and when required.  Times may vary

McGARRITY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BELFAST

Teacher:  Alice Murray

Classes:       Tuesday            5.30pm  - 7pm             Teams

                        Saturday           11am - 12noon             Beginners 

                                                 12noon - 2pm               All age groups