The Deirdre O’ Mara School of Irish Dance provides a unique experience that is both cultural & creative, fun & hard work. Competition is an option, but not a requirement. Scoil Rince Saoirse (Freedom Dance School) is the competitive part of our school. The only requirement to take classes is a love of dance and a willingness to work hard & have fun.
We also offer summer camp for 4 weeks in July/August.
Irish dance or ballet themed birthday parties are available at the dance studio.
“I feel our school provides the best combination of the traditional & the many changes that have occurred in the world of Irish dance. My wish for our dancers is that they dance with not just their feet but with their heart. Our school will develop confidence in an atmosphere of growth & inspiration.”
“Where friends for life are made” – Aoife Smith age 10
Deirdre O’ Mara TMRF. Founder and director. Deirdre O’ Mara is from Dublin Ireland, & studied with Marie Walsh ADCRG and Mary McElroy S.D.C.R.G.
Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember (All dates are inclusive)
Tuesday & Thursday September 5 & 7 – Oireachtas team class to pick teams
Tuesday September 12– Start of new dance year
Tuesday Oct 3 – Saturday October 7 – Bring-A-Friend Week!
Thursday October 5 – Sunday October 8– All Scotland’s – Glasgow
Thursday October 20 – Sunday October 22– Great Britain’s – London
Sunday November 19 – School Feis & Mini Oireachtas – 9am
Wednesday November 22 – Saturday November 25 – No class for Thanksgiving and the Oireachtas
Friday December 22 – Drop & Shop Babysitting Night –5 – 9pm – $25
Saturday December 24 – Saturday January 1 – No class for Christmas break
Tuesday February 6 – Saturday February 10 – Bring-A-Friend Week!
Tuesday February 13 – Thursday February 17– No class for President’s Week / Winter Break / All Irelands
All-Ireland’s – Killarney – Sunday Feb 11 – Sun Feb 18 – To be confirmed
Sunday March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday March 23- McLean Ave Parade – School will be marching
Tuesday March 26– Saturday March 30 – No Class – Easter Break & World’s Glasgow – Worlds is March 25 to 31
Saturday June 15 – Last day of regular class
Sunday June 22 Mini Nationals & School Feis
Week of July 4 – National’s – Texas June 30 – July 4
Monday July 8– First day of summer camp – 4 weeks
