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 2025 North American Irish Dance Championships, happening July 4 - July 9, 2025 at the National Harbor Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD – just minutes from Washington, DC.
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 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
Successful 2025 North American Irish Dance Championships Conclude
IDTANA extends our heartfelt thanks to the chairs of the 2025 North American Irish Dance Championships for hosting another incredibly successful event. We extend our appreciation to the Mid-Atlantic region, particularly committee members Frank Cunniffe ADCRG, Lexa Hickey ADCRG, Suzanne Fuller TMRF, Kerry Broderick ADCRG, Mairead Early TCRG, and Ellen
First Details Released for NAIDC 2026!
The Irish Dancers Association of North America is excited to share preliminary details for the 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships! The 2026 North American Irish Dance Championships will be hosted by IDTANA and will take place at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida. Competitions will take place from July
IDTANA Welcomes New Executive Board
The Irish Dancers Association of North America is so excited to welcome our new executive board, effective May, 2025! Joining the board are Liam Harney, ADCRG from the New England Region, USA who will be serving as President and Becky Chapman, ADCRG from the Eastern Canada Region, who will serve
Days-Only Schedule Released for 2025 NAIDC
The days-only schedule for the 2025 North American Irish Dance Championships (NAIDC) has been released and posted at the official website for the competition, 2025naidc.com. The 2025 NAIDC will take place from July 4th – 9th at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Centre in National Harbor, MD, located just
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.