Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance

What's New Congratulations to all of our dancers who competed at the 2009 Denver Oireachtas Western Regional Qualifier World Qualifers 2009 Western Regional Champion Boys Under 12 Matthew Svoboda Western Regional Co-Champion Girls Under 12 Libby Decker Fourth Place Ladies Under 18 Sarah Cherry Eighth Place Girls Under 10 Channing Stirrat ~ Western Regional Champion Boys Under 8 Ben Barriball\ Complete 2009 Oireachtas Results Pictures coming soon! ------------------------------------------------ Congratulations July 2009 North American Irish Dance Championships Girls U12 B Libby Decker 9th Place Ladies U18 B Sarah Cherry 9th Place Jaclyn Given 24th Place Amanda Humphrey 27th Place ------------------------------------ Congratulations April 2009 World Irish Dance Championships World Medalist Nicholas Shore 10th Place Boys 16-17 Matthew Svoboda 15th Place Boys 11-12 Libby Decker 22nd Place Girls 11-12
	Tir Conaill Academy teaching in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico see Classes for details The Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance first opened its doors in Tucson in January of 2005, under the direction of Christopher McGrory, TCRG and Rosemary Browne, TCRG. Since that time, dancers have been streaming in at a steady pace! A few years later, the Tir Conaill Academy had the opportunity to merge with the McElligott-Gallagher School of Irish Dance in Phoenix, directed by Irish dance standout and Riverdance lead, Michael Patrick Gallagher, ADCRG. As both male teachers are native to County Donegal in Ireland, it was natural to call the entire school TIR CONAILL, which is the ancient name for that part of Ireland. Recently expanding locations to also include Albuquerque, New Mexico, the school has received incredible enthusiasm and support from the local Irish community there. The Tir Conaill Academy is a happy school where students work hard and have fun while mastering the art of Irish dancing. The dancers have many opportunities to demonstrate their skills, whether they are performing for various local functions or competing in Irish dance contests, called feiseanna, in Arizona, on the west coast, across North America and Canada, and at the World Championships.
The Tir Conaill Academy of Irish Dance is dedicated to promoting Irish culture throughout the southwestern United States, through excellent instruction in the art of Irish dance. Our goal as TCA Instructors is always and foremost to: TEACH OUR BEST - so our students can ACHIEVE THEIR BEST - and together we can EXPERIENCE THE BEST of Irish Dancing Come Join us and Learn to Dance the Irish Way For fun, fitness, athletic competition, and a taste of Irish culture and tradition, we welcome you to come along and learn Irish dancing “the Irish way.” If you are interested in Irish danceinstruction or performance, please contact Christopher at 520-991-3605, or at chrismcgrory@cox.net. Also, check out our Classes page for class times and locations in Phoenix, Tucson, and Albuquerque. Last Updated July 2009