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Northern Territory

Queensland

Academy of Celtic Dance
Queensland
Jillian Gilbert
07 4725 4053

Agius Studio
Janelle Agius
Mackay
07 49540986

Australian Irish Dancing Association
Joanne Speckelbruck
(07) 3395 5069

Burdekin Celtic Dancers
Townsville
Renee Medley
(07) 47289476
email :
neya21@bigpond.net.au

Burgess Academy of Irish Dance
Toowoomba, Killarney, Warwick
Michelle Burgess
07 466 41576

Chase Academy of Irish Dance
Brisbane, West End & Coorparoo, Broadbeach, Ashmore,
Gold Coast, Yeronga, Mudgeeraba, Tallebudgera & Southport
Charmaine Chase
(07) 55371648

City of Cairns Irish Dancers
Brinsmead, Cairns
Jacqueline Wilson
07 4034 1805

Claddagh School of Dance
Mackay
Colette Shields
04 01853644
email :
claddagh@y7mail.com

CM Dance
Camp Hill, Brisbane
Clare Michelsen TCRG
(07) 33997789 or 0409646558
email :
cmdanceqld@optusnet.com.au
URL:
www.cmdance.com.au

Crocker School of Irish Dancing
Holland Park, Brisbane, Daisy Hill, Logan
Catherine Crocker
07 3849 2316
E-mail:
c&gcrocker@hypermax.net.au

The King School of Irish Dancing
Hervey Bay
Una Deem

Colleen Loon School of Highland & Irish Dance
Brisbane
Colleen Loon
(07) 33728052

Lynagh Studio
Brisbane
Vicki Lynagh
07 3349 0337

Kay Munro Studio of Highland and Irish Dancing
Mackay, North Queensland
Kay Munro
(07) 4955 1157
E-mail:
kay_munro@hotmail.com

Bronwyn Murray Irish Dance Academy
Gordonvale and Cairns
Bronwyn Murray
40561761

Oxenham Irish Dance Studio
Brisbane, Toowoomba
Catherine-Ann Oxenham
0412 676677
E-mail:
cathox@live.com.au

Queensland Irish Association
Brisbane
Kate Moloney

Walker School of Irish Dance
Brisbane (Including Sherwoood, Oxley and Crestmead)
Adrian Walker TCRG & Carmel Walker TCRG
Carmel: 0408983537,  Adrian: 0422529008
email :
walkerschool@optusnet.com.au
comments: A variety of classes are offered throughout the week, and we teach children through to adults, and focus on both solos and teams.

Watkins Academy
Karana Downs
Sheryl Watkins
07 3201 1875

Trish Williams School of Irish Dancing
Northern Suburbs  Brisbane and Hervey Bay Qld
Trish Williams ADCRG
O7-386 32205 (h)  O419 547224 (mobile)
email :
ttwill42@bigpond.net.au
comments: Offer Adult Ceili classes

Australian Capital Territory

A.C.T. School of Irish Dancing
Canberra
Lynn Crafter
(02) 6296 3040
E-mail:
lynncrafter@hotmail.com

Dimmock Academy of Irish Dancing
Bonythan
Anne-Marie Dimmock
(02) 6293 2755

Liz Gregory Irish Dance Academy
Canberra Studio, Canberra City & Macquarie
Liz Gregory TCRG/ADCRG
(02) 6262 7678 / 0419 225195 / Fax - 6266 5678
email :
lgida52@hotmail.com
www.lizgregoryida.com.

Sheehan-Stenson school of Irish Dance
Raphaela Sheehan
(02) 6291 7852

Simpson Academy of Irish Dancing
Canberra
Monica Simpson
02 6292 3188
URL
http://www.simpsonacademy.com

Trenholme School of Irish Dancing
Kathryn Trenholme
(02) 6254 8440

South Australia

Adelaide Academy of Irish Dancing
Wynn Vale
Margaret Atkinson, Kathryn Challen, Kelli-Rai Howden, Heather Fraser
Kelli-Rai Howden: 08 8289 0958
E-mail:
acko@box.net.au
URL:
http://www.box.net.au/~acko/CelticReflections.html

Adelaide
Liz Howe
08 8269 6037

Adelaide Hills Academy
Littlehampton
M. Lynch
08  8391 6972
federation: Celtic Dance Association
comments: Retired dancers/adults welcome

Allistragh
Salisbury, Salisbury North Adelaide
Kendon McMahon & Jaquie Guthrie, Rosie Keen
08 82505333
email :
terigarland@yahoo.com.au
federation: Celtic Dance Association
comments: We teach from age 4 to retirement. adults / retired dancers any form

Australian Irish Dancing Association (AIDA)
Carmel Doyle (President)
+61 8 8344 6865

Baldwin Academy of Dance
Broken Hill
J. Baldwin
08  8087  7582
federation: Celtic Dance Association
comments: we teach jazz,tap,highland and irish dance

Cabarfeidh School of Dance
Port Pirie
M.Gardner
08  8250  5333
federation: Celtic Dance Association
comments: we teach jazz, tap, highland and irish dancing

Celtic Rose
Salisbury North
J. Boyd
08  8255  9202
federation: Celtic Dance Association
comments: We teach all ages

Doyle School of ID
Towns and Areas: Unley & Pooraka
Carmel Doyle TCRG
+61 8 8344 6865
email :
doyleirishdancers@hotmail.com
comments: Please contact Carmel for class times and any other
information you require

Gawler Irish Dancing Club
Gawler
B.Roberts
08  8523  4729
federation: Celtic Dance Association
comments: all ages, retired dancers and adults welcome

Howe School
Adelaide
Liz Howe
08 8269 6037

Inishmaan Irish Dancers
Brighton, Glenelg
Mark Berry
0011 6188 8298 4241
I have been advised that this school no longer exists June 2005

Kerry School of ID
Elizabeth Downs SA
Patricia McMenamin
61 08 8287619
email:
pat01@adam.com.au

Miller School
Hawthorndene
Jackie Miller
8278 4423

Murphy School
Christies Beach, Morphett Vale, Port Noarlunga
Therese Murphy: 08 838 42063
Deirdre Murphy: 08 838 44076

Newry Studio of ID
Ascot Park , Edwardstown
Julie Idema, Bernadette Helbig, Patsy Denneny
(08) 82936899
e-mail
idema@adam.com.au

Paula Jane Studios
North Adelaide
P. Fisher
0439 974 890
federation: Celtic Dance Association
comments: We teach contemporary,jazz and irish

Roberts Academy Irish Dancing
Campbelltown
Andrew Roberts
0413 960 182
email :
info@robertsacademy.com
URL:
http://www.robertsacademy.com
comments: Classes for ages 5 and up. All levels from Beginner to Champion. Classes also held south of the CBD (new venue to be advised).

Scoil Rince Ni Cashel
Salisbury & Elizabeth
Alison Pickett
08 82890440
email :
spi71110@bigpond.net.au

Shannon
Blakiston
J. Olds
0405  244  181
federation: Celtic Dance Association
comments: all ages

Trinity School
Greenwith
Julie Elliott
08 8289 8017
I have been advised that this school no longer exists June 2005

Tasmania

Lahl/Coleman School
Lenah Valley
Margaret Lahl
03 622 83035

Aileen Poynter School of Irish & Highland Dancing
Launceston
Aileen Poynter
03 6331 2246

New South Wales

ADC Performing Arts Centre
Narellan
612 4647 0255
E-mail:
danielle@adcpac.com.au
URL:
http://www.adcpac.com.au/

Eileen Attard School of Irish Dancing
Bankstown, Panania
Eileen Attard
9579 5919

Cardeen Academy of Irish Dancing
Riverwood, Sutherland, Willoughby, Marrickville, Sans Souci
Gabrielle Lowry: 9521 7559; / 612 9330 8049 e-mail:
glowry@ozemail.com.au
(for info on classes in Riverwood & Willoughby)
Monique Cumbo : 9542 3117; email:
mcumb@aust-visa.com.au
(for info on classes in Marrickville & Sans Souci)

Claddagh Academy of Irish Dance
Camden, Campbelltown, Wetherill Park
Sineaid Ellaby- Green
0413 582 281 / (02) 4626 8949
email :
sineaid@irishdance.com.au
URL:
www.irishdance.com.au
comments: beginners to adults classes, fun and competition work

The Creer-Harvey School of Irish Dancing
Carlingford
Katrina Creer: (02) 9630 5167 or (02) 9871 7596
Lisa Harvey: (02) 9639 5442

Cummins Academy of Irish Dancing
Kellyville, Sydney
Christina Cummins
98940546

Currie Studio
Jan Currie-Henderson
02 9759 6403

Ann Derwent School of Irish Dancing
Southern Sydney - Sylvania Heights, Miranda, Jannali
Ann Derwent, Vice-President A.I.D.A. NSW Branch Inc.
02 9579 5919

Dwyer Whelan Academy of Dancing
South Sydney, Burwood, Matraville, Balmain, Woollahra, Forest Lodge
Maureen Whelan
9587 6512

Fogarty School of Irish Dancing
Gordon, Woolwich, Pennant Hills, Winston Hills
Angela Fogarty
(02) 9613 8818 or 0414 257 966
E-mail:
fogarty_studio@tpgi.com.au
URL:
http://www2.tpg.com.au/users/jkyral/fogarty_studio.html

Gordon Ballet & Dance Academy
Gordon
Angela Fogarty
02 9499 3090

Donna Halloran's School of Dance
Moorebank and Seven Hills
Donna Halloran
02-87658869

Fogarty Studioof Irish Dancing
Gordon, Pennant Hills, Winston Hills, Woolwich
Angela Fogarty
(02) 9613 8818 / 0414 257966

Hamilton School of Irish Dancing
Erskine Park, St Clair, Westmead, Northmead, Parramatta & Girraween
Ciara Hamilton-Podesta
(02)96734323

Harp Irish Set Dancers
Surry Hills
Trish McGrath & Alarna Stephenson
0401 167 910 or 9580 4865
email :
harpdancers@yahoo.com.au
URL:
www.harpirishsetdancers.com
comments: The Harp Irish Set Dancers are Australia s most lively, precise and rhythmic Irish Dance group.  The Harps teachers Trish McGrath and Alarna Stephenson introduced the distinctive Clare  battering  style to Australia, and they continue to be in high demand as teachers of this style throughout the country.
 Through their performances, the Harp Irish Set Dancers have gained an international reputation for their engaging blend of Irish dance styles.  They have performed with such international artists as Seamus Begley and Jim Murray, Altan and Lunasa, local favourites Trouble in the Kitchen, and were featured part of Jane Brownlee s spectacular orchestral opening of the 2005 National Folk Festival. 
Trish and Alarna have assisted many teachers over the years and were handed Michael John Hand s class in 1998.  Their lively steps, humour, and enthusiasm for Irish dancing in its many forms attracted onlookers and students alike.  Trish and Alarna's classes and ceilis quickly grew to be the most popular event on the Irish calendar.

KIDS Irish Dancing School
Padstow & Revesby
David Laws and Genevieve Carroll
(02) 9774 3063 / 02 9602 9516 / 0417 914514

Ku-Ring-Gai Academy of Irish Dancing
Berowra, Gosford, Hornsby Heights, Kincumber, Woy Woy & Wyong
Catherine Lea (TCRG)
02 9456 0446
email :
cathylea@bigpond.com
Website URL:
http://kairish.cjb.net
comments: Classes from age 3 years to adults.

Maria Maher School of Irish Dance
Penrith, Blaxland, Richmond and Windsor
Maria Maher-Astley TCRG
Phone: 0417 063441
Email:
mastley@tpg.com.au

McMahon School of Irish Dancing
Neutral Bay, Mosman, Coogee, Cammeray
Ann Podolanko
02 9955 6846

Newcastle Irish Dance Group
Newcastle
Arthur Kingsland and Julia Smith
(02) 4955 5701
E-mail:
arthur.kingsland@tpg.com.au
URL:
http://users.tpg.com.au/juliasm/Irish-Dance/

Ney School of Irish Dancing
Jannali, Frenchs Forest, Mittagong, Moss Vale
Leanne Ney
(02) 9548 5478

Scoil Rince Aisling
Sydney , Wahroonga
Geraldine French
(61) 2 9487 1825
E-mail:
Gerri@bigpond.com
URL:
http://bally.fortunecity.com/shannon/92/

Scoil Rince Ollscoil
University of New South Wales
David M. Meyer
(02) 9399-5590
E-mail:
m.meyer@unsw.edu.au

Soutar Studio of Dancing
Graystanes, Smithfield
Donna Dankers
97714851

Voyage of Irish Dance
Morisset (Lake Macquarie), Adamstown (Newcastle), Ourimbah (Central Coast)
Marieclaire de Wit-Beekmans
+61 (0)2 4973 4984
email :
marieclaire@voyageofirishdance.com
URL:
www.voyageofirishdance.com
federation: Cumann Rince Náisíunta (CRN)
comments: Classes from age 5 and up - including adults.

Walton School of Irish Dancing
Sydney, Hurstville, Engadine, Epping, Campbelltown, Rockdale
Janice Margaret Berne
61 2 95872058

email address: walber@isp.net.au

Wollongong Irish Dancing Academy
Helensburgh, Woonona, Gwynneville, Unanderra, Warilla, Lake South
Charmaine May & Jenny Bird
02 9541 0184 / 0402 225533

email address: irishdanceacademy@telstra.com
comments: All ages including Adults

Victoria

Christine Ayres School
Essendon, Fitzroy and Highett
Christine Ayres
00613 9379-9932  mob: 0415-298-381
email :
wallaceayres@optusnet.com.au
comments: Classes for all ages in all listed areas.

Bilton Academy of Irish Dancing
Healesville, Lilydale & Warburton
Michelle Gough
(03) 5962 9375
E-mail:
m.gough@unimelb.edu.au

Breen - Kerr - Poulton School of Irish Dance
Keilor, Victoria
Kellie Breen (TCRG), Alison Kerr (TCRG), Monica Poulton (ADCRG)
0413 481 468
email :
steese@connexus.net.au

Margaret Dempsey School of Irish Dancing
Victoria
Margaret Dempsey
9802-5436

Dullard School of Irish Dancing
Bendigo
Lisa Dullard
543 94243
email :
lisadullard@yahoo.com.au

Hall School of Dance
Beaumaris, Chelsea, East Bentleigh
Gabrielle Hall
0409 948759
email :
hallschoolofdance@yahoo.com.au

Kelly Academy of Irish Dancing
Braybrook
Dorn Kelly
(03) 9311 7020

Kilmurray School of ID
Epping, Melbourne
Marcella / Mary Kilmurray
0394 011880
email :
marykil2@hotmail.com

Melbourne
Catherine Cosgriff
9836 0038

Kathleen McAleer School of Irish Dance
Cranbourne, Hallam, Dandenong,
Endeavour Hills, Belgrave, Narre Warren, Pakenham
Kathleen & Fiona McAleer
(03) 9791 8797 / 0418 120 737
/ 9700 4501 / 9705 5334/ 9796 7712 / 0418 383481
email:
mcaleerschoolofid@hotmail.com
URL:
www.geocities.com/mcaleeririshdance/

Mulcahy-Hayes
Oakleigh, Melbourne
Eileen Mulcahy & Conor Hayes
03 9530 9539
email :
eileenmul@hotmail.com / conorjhayes@hotmail.com

O'Connor School of Irish Dancing
Blackburn, Heathmont, Lwr. Templestowe
Mary Grantham
9870 8841
E-mail:
gmgrantham@hotmail.com
URL:
http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Wharf/9225/

O'Shea-Ryan Academy of Irish Dance
Albury/Wodonga, Echuca, Bendigo, Hamilton,

Warragul, Warrnambool, Kilmore, Mildura
Geraldine Ryan
(03) 9802 3920

email : geraldineryan2000@yahoo.com.au
comments: Beginners to Advanced students welcome

The Rabusin School of Irish Dancing
Airport West, Melton, Geelong, East Keilor
Anna Rabusin
(03) 9689-1120, (03) 9331-6890

Theisz School
Victoria
Rosemary Theisz
0354 295 334

'With Rhythm' - Australian Irish Dance Company
Victoria
Ray Ayres
(03) 9375 2239
July 2009 I have been advised that this number is incorrect

Western Australia

Delany School of Irish Dancing
Forrestfield
Jane Goddard (Delany)
0407 085 237
email :
jadelany@iinet.net.au

Eireann School of Irish Dancing
Como, South Perth
Jane Salter-Durie / Siobhan Cummins
0422 075300
comments: Adults are very welcome.

Joyce School of Irish Dancing
Lesmurdie, Kalamunda, Gosnells
Vanessa Joyce, Robert Joyce
(08) 9293 3837
I've been advised that these don't exist anymore May 2008

Kavanagh Studio of Irish Dance
Teresa McGorry-Mathers TCRG
Classes North & South of the River
08 9371 8400 or 0412 155 318
url www.kavanaghirishdance.com.au
email kavanaghdance@hotmail.com
Kindy Dance to Adults

McDonnell/O'Brien School of Irish Dancing
Perth
Rose O'Brien
08-94016334
E-mail:
patrick@q-net.net.au

Rita Maguire
Fremantle
9389 8831
Jan 2009 I have been advised this school no longer exists

O'Hare School Of Irish Dancing
Perth
Jenny O'Hare
04222 39 440

Scoil Rince Ni Ceide/upton
Subiaco, Woodvale
Samantha McAleer, Lara Donelan
0414188784
email address: mandsmcaleer@bigpond.com
comments: No adult classes

Western Australia Academy of Irish Dancing
Mt. Lawley
Mrs. Bromilow
93774444

Northern Territory

Keltikka Performance Dance Company
Darwin and surrounds - NT, Australia
Lee Treacy, Sarah Galton, Gabriella Austin, Brittany Austin, Sarah Jackson
0402 507082
email :
keltikka@bigpond.com
URL:
www.keltikka.com
comments: New and innovative - one of only two schools in NT - ages 4 and up
.. have adult beginner classes as well

Rince na h'Eireann Darwin Irish Dance Association
Darwin City, in future possibly Katherine also.
Bridgeen Marron
(08)89831247
email :
rince_na_heireann@hotmail.com
comments: Every Saturday At the Darwin Entertainment Centre Rehearsal Room
New Beginners- 9:00 - 9:30am, Beginners- 9:30 -10:30am, Primary-10:30- 11:30am
Teens- 11:30 - 2:00pm , Adults- 12:30- 2.00pm

NEW ZEALAND

Acadamh Rince na hÉireann Copeland
Christchurch
Seáinín Copeland
+64 3 389-5951
acadamhcopeland@hotmail.com

Auckland Irish Society
Dennis Brown
4788143
E-mail:
br@kristin.school.nz

Bredensen School of Irish Dancing
Auckland
Vivienne Bredensen
64 9 418 5503
E-mail:
ronviv@clear.net.nz

Connolly School of Irish Dancing
Auckland
Clare Connolly
64 9 849 5196

Cronin School of Irish Dancing
Auckland
Catherine Cronin
(Mobile) 025 851191

Cummings Academy
PT Chevalier, Auckland
Janine and Jill Cummings
64 9 849 3996
URL:
http://www.angelfire.com/in2/cummingsacademy/

Delaney School of Irish Dancing
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Gail Collishaw
0210 505833
email :
thecollishaws@paradise.net.nz
comments: from age 4 through to adult classes including ceili

Doran-Gregory School of Irish Dance
Mt. Albert, Auckland
Siobhan Doran-Reed, Nuala Gregory
64 9 849 7485

Dorricott School of Irish Dancing
Johnsonville, Wellington
Eileen Dorricott

Douglas School of Irish Dancing
Northcote, Auckland
Rosemarie Douglas
09 4436890

The Doyle Academy of Irish Dance
Manurewa & Kohimarmara, Auckland, New Zealand
Paula Doyle TCRG & Leeann Doyle TCRG
6421 736951
email :
doyleacademy@hotmail.com
URL:
www.doyleacademy.co.nz

Gaelic School of Irish Dancing
Christchurch
Frances Fagan: 64 3 385 3865
Belinda Walsh: 64 3 385 8599
E-mail:
dlmcl@ihug.co.nz

Ni Ghabhann Irish Dance Academy
emailaddress:
ceara@ngirishdance.com
URL:
www.ngirishdance.com
Comments: The Ní Ghábhann Irish Dance Academy offers traditional and contemporary Irish Dancing Classes for children (age 6 and up) and adults.  We offer both competitive and non competitive classes in Hamilton City, but we accept students from surrounding areas. We are registered members of the Traditional Irish Dancing Association of New Zealand and the Irish Dancing Commission. We offer reasonable class sizes, a complete syllabus in both solo and group dancing, teacher training programme, competitive class prices, convenient locations, friendly and encouraging atmosphere and most importantly a passion for what we do!

Anna Harte School of Irish Dancing
Kumeu, Auckland
Anna Harte
64 9 412 8830

Kay-Hallissey School of Irish Dancers
Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill
Sheila Kay-Hallissey
64 3 338 8403

Katherine Kelly Irish Dance Company
Auckland
Ph 64 9 3789 002 or 021 2645944
katherinekelly1@hotmail.com

Kildunne School of Irish Dancing
Wellington
Patricia Kildunne-Budding
64 4 232 6388

McCaffrey School of Irish Dance
Hamilton
Teresa Olphert
(07) 856 2550

O'Neill School of Irish Dancing
Christchurch
Sean O'Neill, Cathy O'Neill
64 3 366 2973

O'Sullivan School of Irish Dancing
Balmoral, Auckland
Hilary O'Sullivan
64 9 846 9489

Pratt School of Irish Dancing
Christchurch
Dermot Pratt

Tralee Dancers
Christchurch
Rowena Stackhouse
64 3 358 7160

Walsh School of Irish Dancing
Mt. Wellington, Auckland
Norah Walsh
64 9 579 8337