Do you remember your first Irish Dance class? Would you believe I wasn't even three years old for my first class? My cousin had begun Irish Dancing and her mum looked after me while my parents worked and so I tagged along to the mesmerising classes. You can imagine how intrigued a toddler would be to

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Dreams can come true! Read all about the real life fantasy behind this Celtic Woman's dream! 

If you talked to Tara McNeill ten years ago and asked her to name her dream job, she would pick Celtic Woman. Now, Tara is living that dream as one of the four members of the all-female group that performs Irish classics, contemporary music and original tunes. But, before she joined the award-winning ensemble, she had to start in the background. Tara was asked to be a harpist while the group filmed “Destiny: Live in Concert,” which was later released to DVD in 2016.

“I loved and watched and listened to Celtic Woman for years and I’d always just wanted to be part of the group in some way or another, so I was delighted to be involved,” Tara says. The following year, Tara was asked to audition for the group after a violinist position became available. “There were a number of fiddle players, violin players,” Tara recalls. She nabbed the job. 

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An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG), the world’s oldest and largest Irish Dance organisation, will host the 49th annual World Irish Dancing Championships at the Koury Convention Centre, Greensboro NC, USA for one-week beginning Sunday, April 14^th and completing on Sunday, April 21^st.

“This is the ‘Olympics’ of Irish Dance,

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Summer 2019 – HERE WE GO! Check out all your camp and show program options. Be sure to enroll early as many of the programs featured in our guide sell out quickly!

Each year there is a growing number of options for those interested in Irish Dancing to develop and hone their skills by attending a summer Irish Dance Camp or Show Program. So, which program is right for you?

The starting point for planning which program to attend this summer should center on what are you trying to accomplish. Are you training to be a professional show dancer? How old are you and what are you looking for in camp? Are you curious about what it is like to dance in a professional show or are you seeking ways to improve your technique and overall dancing? What type of activities do you like on your “off time” – are you an outdoor person or are you more interested in arts and crafts or music?

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...PLANS FOR IRELAND! August 5th-12th 2019

DO YOU WANT TO COMPETE IN IRELAND & SEE THE MAJOR ATTRACTIONS?

If you've dreamed of visiting Ireland, check this INCREDIBLE tour taking place August 5th-12th 2019. This is a 4-STAR travel experience which includes the opportunity to dance at a feis (or watch the beautiful dancing) along with touring Ireland with your family. This is PERFECT for a dancer and their family who wants to see the country and have their dancer compete at an actual feis. MAKE MEMORIES with your family this year - there is no time like the present! Who can join the tour? Singles, Grandparents, Parents, Dancers, and lovers of Irish Dance & Music are all welcome to join in on the fun! How to book? Call our USA office for more information at 630-279-7521 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Click on this article for the detailed itinerary - TRULY THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

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