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)
Thursday & Friday September 5 & 6 – Oireachtas team class
Tuesday September 10 – Start of new dance year
Tuesday Oct 1 – Saturday October 5 – Bring-A-Friend Week
Thursday October 3 – Sunday October 6 – All Scotland’s – Glasgow https://www.facebook.com/groups/559719469277067
Thursday October 17 – Sunday October 2o – Great Britain’s – London https://www.facebook.com/GreatBritainIrishDanceChampionships
Thursday Oct 31 – No class for Halloween
Sunday November 17 – School Feis & Mini Oireachtas – 9am
Tuesday November 26 – Saturday December 30 – No class for Thanksgiving and the Oireachtas
Monday December 23 – Drop & Shop Babysitting Night –5 – 8.30pm – $25
Tuesday December 24 – Wednesday January 1 – No class for Christmas break
Tuesday January 28 – Saturday February 1 – Bring-A-Friend Week
All-Ireland’s – Killarney – February
Mon March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday March 23 – McLean Ave Parade – School will be marching
Tues April 15 – Saturday April 19– No Class – Easter Break & World’s – Dublin – Worlds is April
Saturday June 14 – Last day of classes
Friday June 20th – Recital – RoryDolan’s 6.30pm
Sunday June 28 Mini Nationals & School Feis
Week of July 4 – National’s – Washington DC
Monday July 10 – First day of summer camp – 4 weeks
Summer Class 2025
June 17 – August 28
Tuesday & Thursday 5-6pm $20 & 5-7pm $25, pay as you go. No sign up needed
Celtic Summer Camp 2025
$5 per hour for early drop off & after camp. Early drop-off 8am. After camp care until 5pm.
Please pay drop off by the week. It will not be billed.
Week 1: Monday July 14 – Friday July 18
Week 2: Monday July 21 – Friday July 25
Week 3: Monday July 28 – Friday Aug 1
Week 4: Monday Aug 4 – Friday August 8
$295 per week. $65 per day. Lunch and snacks included.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, and water & sunscreen
If you attend 2 or more weeks of camp, after camp is included at no additional charge.
