Dance Schools
Atlant Irish Dance by Burke Connolly
Atlanta Irish Dance is the Premiere Irish Dance Academy in Georgia and one of the top Irish Dance Companies in the World! We offer World-class instruction from 4 Internationally certified Irish Dance Adjudicators & Teachers in 7 Metro-Atlanta locations! Classes available for Boys & Girls of all ages and Adults. Traditional Irish Dance to a Modern Beat - Classes now enrolling! AtlanatIrishDance.com
Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance
The Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance specializes in both performance and competitive Irish dancing. With classes available for dancers ages 4 to adult, the Carpenter Academy creates a space for students to thrive and build confidence through Irish dance. The Carpenter Academy has 3 Georgia locations in Buford, Athens, and Woodstock, as well as locations in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Asheville, North Carolina. For more information on the program, visit carpenteririshdance.com.
Drake Irish Dance
For over 30 years, the Drake School of Irish Dance has been sharing the joy of Irish dance with children and adults alike. Founded by Dublin native, Karl Drake, in Atlanta in 1990, the school has grown over the years to include branches throughout the Southeast and throughout the world, with dancers from Drake Mexico now among Drake's many regional and North American champions and world medalists. The Drake School is thrilled to be back and doing what we love at IrishFest Atlanta!
Kavanagh Porter Academy
Kavanagh Porter Academy is a world renowned Irish dance academy with locations in Georgia, Maryland and Dublin, Ireland. Find more info via their Instagram account @kavanaghporteracademyusa
Phoenix School of Irish Arts
Phoenix School of Irish Arts teaches music on a variety of instruments at all levels in the traditional style from teacher to student with a focus on instrumental technique, quality instruction, and authentic experiences in our community. We are the only sean-nós and set dance school in Atlanta! Our voice students are taught how to develop their authentic voice using proper vocal technique while learning a varied repertoire of Irish and English songs.