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:          gadair1@live.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:       Millbrook Community Centre

                        Friday                3pm - 5pm

                        Saturday           10.30am - 3.30pm

E-mail:             lcmd77@live.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:       Loughgiel Millennium Centre

                        Tuesday            6pm - 7pm                     Beginners

                                                   7pm - 10pm                  Teams

                        Thursday          6pm - 10pm                  Solos

 

Sunday          Additional classes as and when required.  Times may vary

ERINMORNE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

Teacher:  Stephanie Hamilton

E-mail:          info@erinmorneschoolofirishdancing.com

McGARRITY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BELFAST

Teacher:  Alice Murray

Classes:       Tuesday            5.30pm  - 7pm             Teams

                        Saturday           11am - 12noon             Beginners 

                                                 12noon - 2pm               All age groups

McKENNA SCHOOL OF DANCING

NORTH DOWN

Teacher:  Deirdre McKenna

E-mail:          a.murray@nitb.com

Classes:

Ballywalter                            Tuesday                        3pm - 6pm

 

Kircubbin                               Tuesday                        7.30pm - 9.30pm

                                                 Thursday                       3pm - 5.30pm

 

Portaferry                              Wednesday                   3pm - 5.30pm

MURRAY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BALLYNAHINCH

Teacher:  Catherine Murray-McMullan

Teacher:  Kathy Morrison

E-mail:          Koconnor@fsmail.net

O’CONNOR SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BELFAST & NEWCASTLE

OLLAR SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BALLYCLARE

Teacher:  Alice Turner

Classes:       Saturday:          Beginners                  10am - 11am

                                                 Intermediate              11am - 12.30pm

                                                 Advanced                   12.30pm - 2 pm

 

Additional Classes:            Monday                      3.30pm - 5pm

                                                   Tuesday                     7pm - 9 pm

E-mail:          alice_turner@btconnect.com

REILLY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BANGOR

Teacher:  Lilias English

Classes:         

 

Monday            6 pm - 9 pm - under 9 and under 11 years

 

Tuesday           6 pm - 7 pm - beginners and under 7 years

                            7 pm - 9 pm - over 11 years

 

Saturday           11 am - 1 pm - extra class for all under 11 except beginners

 

EVERY OTHER SUNDAY TEAM CLASS - TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED

ROYAL TARA DANCE ACADEMY

CARRICKFERGUS, LARNE & CARNLOUGH

Teachers:  Ruth McCalmont-Long, June McCalmont, Marti Shields

Classes:       Please see our website for details of class times.

E-mail:          royaltara@btinternet.com  OR  info@royaltara.co.uk

Web Site:     http://www.royaltara.co.uk/

SAINTS AND SCHOLARS SCHOOLS OF IRISH DANCE

ARMAGH

Teacher:  Deborah Anderson

Classes:                          Saints and Scholars School

Thursday       3.30pm - 6.30pm

E-mail:          deborah.anderson24@btinternet.com

Teachers:  Angela Armstrong, Robert Armstrong

SCOIL RINCE CUAN

KILLYLEAGH

Classes:          St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Parish Hall

Saturday           10am - 11am                       Beginners

                           10am - 12 noon                   All age groups

E-mail:             srcuan@ntlworld.com

E-mail:          lilias.english@btinternet.com

CLAIRE McDOWELL SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

Teacher:  Claire Barr

Teachers:  Mary Drummond, Martha Lorimer, Elizabeth Lynn

SEVEN TOWERS SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BALLYMENA

Classes:                              Kells Community Centre:

Tuesday               6pm - 8pm                        Solo’s       

                              8pm - 9 pm                       Senior Teams

                                              Protestant Hall:

Wednesday         3.30pm - 5pm                  Teams up to Under 10 Yrs

Thursday             6pm - 8pm                        Teams Over 10 Yrs

                              8pm - 9pm                        ADULTS

Saturday              11am - 12noon                Beginner’s

                              12noon - 2pm                  Under 10 Solo’s

                              2pm - 4pm                        Over 10 Yrs Solo’s

                                              Kenbann Hall:

Sunday                1.30pm - 3.30pm             Solo’s Any Age

E-mail:          Mary.Drummond@btopenworld.com  OR  elizabeth.lynn@virgin.net

TIR NA N-OG SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING

BELFAST

Teacher: Jackie White

E-mail:           jackiewhite31@hotmail.com

Classes:                              Cliftonville Area, North Belfast:

Wednesday         4.30pm - 6.30pm             U7 Yrs - U11 Yrs

                              6.30pm - 8.30pm             U12 Yrs - Senior

 

Friday                   4pm - 5pm                        Beginners

                              5.pm - 6.30pm                 U7 Yrs - U11 Yrs

                              6.30pm - 8.15pm             U12 Yrs - Senior

 

Extra classes arranged when necessary