The Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America
Your source for Irish dancing in North America.
Introduction
Welcome to IDTANA
The Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America, Inc., is a not for profit membership organization representing over 1,000 certified and vetted Irish Dance teachers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the mission of the IDTANA to promote Irish Dance, culture and music throughout North America.
Our experienced, accredited, and diverse membership actively engages in the promotion of Irish Dance on the local level while collectively exploring and instituting procedures for safe, fair, and ethical rules and guidelines for best practices in teaching and competition.
Find a School
Find your perfect fit from hundreds of accredited dance schools across North America.
Find a Feis
Over 200 local Irish Dance competitions (Feiseanna) are offered annually in North America.
Find a Grade Exam
Measure your progress in Irish Dance and receive personalized feedback.
Scholarship Program
The IDTANA is proud to sponsor several scholarships for high school seniors and current college students. Learn more about the process and apply here.
Your NAIDC Hub
Click to view full event information including detailed results for the 2024 North American Irish Dance Championships, happening June 30th - July 4th, 2024 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine Texas.
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Your NAIDC Hub
Click to view full event information for the 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships, happening July 2-7, 2026 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL
Scholarship Program
The IDTANA is proud to sponsor several scholarships for high school seniors and current college students. Learn more about the process and apply here.
News
The Latest from IDTANA
Congratulations to Our 2026 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the 2026 IDTANA Scholarship Recipients! The Irish Dance Teachers’ Association of North America (IDTANA), with very generous support from Northwest Designs, Ink, was proud to award 61 scholarships as part of the 2025 Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship Program, with award winners representing all 7 North American regions. These
Successful 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships Conclude
IDTANA extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships, making this year another massive success. Every year we are amazed by the standard of dancing from our competitors across Canada, Mexico, the United States, and around the world, and this year was no
Days-Only Schedule Released for 2026 NAIDC
The days-only schedule for the 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships (NAIDC) has been released and posted at the official website for the competition, naidc26.com The 2026 NAIDC will take place from July 2–7 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. This competition will be hosted by IDTANA. The
2026 Scholarship Program Applications Open
We are excited to announce that the 2026 Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship Program is now open for applications from now through January 15, 2026! The IDTANA is proud to sponsor several scholarships for high school seniors and current college students, along with generous contributions from Northwest Designs, Ink and our
Congratulations to Our 2025 Scholarship Winners
The Irish Dance Teachers’ Association of North America is proud to share the winners of the 2025 Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship Program. IDTANA, with very generous support from Northwest Designs, Ink, was proud to award 60 scholarships as part of the 2025 IDTANA scholarship program, with award winners representing all
Details Released for 2026 Scholarship Program
We are excited to announce that details for the 2026 IDTANA scholarship program are now available at https://idtana.org/scholarships/. The IDTANA is proud to sponsor several scholarships for high school seniors and current college students. Scholarship program applicants submit an application including demographic information, transcript, test scores, essay, and resume. Applications
About Irish Dance
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be Irish?
Definitely not! Irish dancers come from all races and cultural backgrounds, and come to Irish dance simply because…What age can I start?
Irish dance has no age limit. Some Irish dancers start as young as 3, others well into adulthood. We offer performance…What opportunities are there?
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Benefits of Irish Dance
The benefits of Irish Dance are endless. Regardless of your goals – whether you or your child are looking for fitness, a thriving social scene, performance opportunity, a creative outlet, life skills, or simply to expand your horizons, Irish dance offers virtually unlimited opportunity.
Getting Started
Finding a School
Start your Irish dance journey today! Use our simple interactive map and click on your area, or use our easily searchable directory below, to find a local, professional, certified, and vetted teacher in your neighborhood.
Finding a Feis
With over 200 local Irish Dance competitions (feiseanna) in North America annually, you can participate in an exciting competition circuit year-round. Use our Feis Directory to find one near you.