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Included are some pictures to better acquaint yourselves with each group... Sorted Alphabetically.
ACADAMH RINCE
Acadamh Rince was originally the Webber Academy and is based in Sandy. They are a Competitive Irish Dance School.
Stats:
Navy, Red and multicolor
Cost: High
Contact: utahirishdance@earthlink.net
Website: Acadamh Rince
AN DRAGAN CEILTEACH
A Dragan Ceilteach is based in Riverton/Draper. Non-competitive.
Stats:
Light Blue Costumes and Blue, yellow and white costumes, as well as lavender costumes.
Cost: Low
Contact: on website
Website: An Dragan Ceilteach
CELTIC BEAT
Celtic Beat (Larae's Dance Unlimited)is a non-competition school in Layton. Their teacher is formally trained in Ballet.
Stats:
Black with multicolored sequin performance dresses.
Cost: Medium
Contact: LaRae Thackeray or call (801)546-0495
Website: Larae's Dance Unlimited
CLADDAGH SCHOOL
Claddagh is no longer in Utah.
Stats:
Cream and Burgundy Traditional Costume
Cost: High
Contact: Maire O'Connell
Website: Claddagh Dance Company
CRAWFORD/AN DAIRE SCHOOL
The Crawford school is a re-incarnation of the McTeggart school, run by former McTeggart Teacher Jill Polkinghorne-Crawford. They are a competition based school, and are based in Salt Lake City, With a branch in Layton.
Stats
Black costume with Red, silver, purple and green. br>
Cost: Medium
Contact:Jill Crawford
Website:Crawfordirishdance.com
HARP IRISH DANCE COMPANY
The Harp Irish Dance Company is Located in American Fork and Payson, Utah. It is run by Aubree Shelley, T.C.R.G. They offer Recreational, Performing and Competitive opportunities for a great price. Formerly Power Academy Utah.
Stats
Teal, Green, Silver and Black Costumes
Cost: Low
Contact:Aubree Shelley
Website:harpirishdance.com
MC TEGGART SCHOOL
The McTeggart School no longer has a branch in Utah.
POWER ACADEMY of IRISH DANCE
The Power Academy of Irish Dance is no longer in Utah.
RINCEOIRI DON SPRAOI
Rinceoiri Don Spraoi is a Non-certified school in South Jordan.
Stats:
Green, Gold and Cream peformance dresses
Cost: Low
Contact: on website
Website: Rinceoiri Don Spraoi
CRAWFORD/AN DAIRE SCHOOL
The Scariff school is a re-incarnation of the Crawford school, which is a re-incarnation of the McTeggart school, run by Alan Scariff and Kieran Hardiman. They are a competition based school, and are based in Salt Lake City, With a branch in Layton.
Stats
Navy, Orange and white costume.
Cost: high
Contact:Alan Scariff
Website:irishdanceinutah.com
SHELLEY SCHOOL
Daily Universe Photo Copyright Tricia Brown.
The Shelley school is in Cedar Hills. They are a Competitive Irish Dance School.
Stats:
Red and white traditional dresses.
Cost: High
Contact: Tina Shelley
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BONUS!
I am gathering information on all scottish dance groups in Utah. If you know of Scottish Highland or Country dance, please Email Me!
HEATHER BROCH DANCERS
The Heather Broch Dancers are a non-profit group specializing in Country, Highland, and Irish dancing.
Stats:
Traditional Scottish Dress
Cost: Free
Contact: Carol Elrick
WHITE HEATHER DANCERS
The White Heather Dancers are based in Salt Lake City. They perform with the Salt Lake Scots Pipe band. They are a mostly Highland and Cape Breton-style group.
Stats:
Traditional Scottish Dress
Cost: unknown
Contact: Kathleen McMaster at (801) 967-9650
GINA BARNEY
Gina is a certified Highland dance instructor.
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Other places to enjoy Celtic Music and Dance in Utah!
Irish Sessions
*Irish Session at Murphy's (a private club for members)
160 S Main.
Every Fourth Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Call Murphy's (801)359-7271 for more info.
*Cup of Joe, 350 West 200 South
Every Second Sunday 10:30 a.m.
(801)583-8927 for Info
Scottish Sessions
*Scottish Ceilidh and Session
Springville Art Museum, 200 E. 400 S. Springville
Every third Saturday, 6:30 or 7:30pm.
If you have a celtic dance or music event, please feel free to list here!
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Utah Celtic Links!
Utah Hibernian Society
Utah Scottish Association
