updated April 22, 2012

Welcome to the McGrath Academy of Irish Dance. Please check back here for information about events, news and cancelations.


Upcoming Events

 


Feiseanna (or Competitions)

Feiseanna (fesh-anna) are Irish Dance Competitions held on Local, Regional, National, and World Levels. Competition is categorized by soft or hard shoe, music used, age & grade. These events are excellent opportunities to meet new people and enjoy Traditional Irish singing, music & lots of dancing.

Parents and students new to feiseanna may like to consult our Feising 101 guide.

 

Please click on the links below to find current listings of upcoming feiseanna.

To register for any feis please logon to EFeis

 

UPCOMING MID-ATLANTIC REGION FEISEANNA

UPCOMING MID-AMERICA REGION FEISEANNA

 

 
Holiday Schedule
Class Cancellations


Unless otherwise noted, the McGrath Academy holiday schedule follows the
local County school system calendar.

McGrath Academy 2009/2010 School Calendar

Classes end June 16th, 2012.

Class will not be held on the following dates:

December 21st – January 1st - Winter/New Years Break
January 16th – Martin Luther King Day
February 20th – President’s Day
March 17th – Saint Patrick’s Day
April 2nd – 8th – Spring Break
May 26th – 28th – Memorial Weekend & Memorial Day


   Please remember that three snow/instructor illness days have been incorporated into the 2011/2012 calendar. As a result, if classes are canceled three times due to inclement weather, instructor illness, and/or other unforseen circumstances, there will NOT be a re-scheduled make-up lesson. However, cancellations beyond this will be re-scheduled and offered as make-up lessons.

Class cancellations due to inclement weather generally follow
the local county school closings. However, please watch this space
for confirmation of class cancellations by location.

Virginia:
Prince William County - Fairfax County

Maryland:
Montgomery County

 
 
General News
Announcements

We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season!


2010 Southern Region Oireachtas

Congratulations to all of our wonderful McGrath Academy dancers for competing at the 2010 Southern Region Oireachtas. We are very proud of each and every one of you!



C.I.D.A. Fundraising Opportunity

C.I.D.A. offers you the opportunity to purchase an adorable McGrath Feis Bear for $16.50. Each bear is generously sized to be perfect for hugging, and comes dressed in a McGrath Academy logo hoodie.

Bears and hoodies come in a variety of color choices and personalization is available.

For more information, or
to place an order contact Alice Butler-Short.


 
We have received these kind words regarding one of our performances:

To the McGrath Academy of Irish Dance,


Thank you for bringing students of all ages from the McGrath Academy to perform at Hayfield Elementary School last night.  Our International Night celebration was another fabulous event for our students, staff, and surrounding community.  We greatly appreciate having an opportunity to see the many fine talents within your ensemble.  Our students couldn't stop talking today about how much they enjoyed watching your group perform. Many of the students have never seen Irish dancing so this was a special treat!  Your educational presentation captivated the audience.  Please let your students know how much we appreciate them taking the time to join our festivities. They really helped to make this event extra special!

Thank you Paul and friends for setting up and taking down the wooden platforms.  I have two platforms on hand that if ever they need a home you're the first person I call. 

Best wishes as your group performs in the Manassas parade!  And thank you once again for attending our International Night celebration.  We hope your group will visit us again soon. Have a fantastic Spring Vacation!

Musically yours,
Carla Okouchi

Music Educator
Hayfield Elementary School

 
Feis Registration Sites
Official Irish Dance Sites

FeisWeb - The newest online registration site.

E-Feis - The registration site most popular in our region.

Feisworx - Site more widely used in other regions.

IDTANA (home page)
The governing body of all Irish Dance in North America

IDTANA - Southern Region
The governing body of Irish Dance in our region

SRO 2009 World Qualifiers

SRO 2010 Blog Spot
Infformation about the upcoming 2010 Southern Region Oireachtas 

NAFC
 Complete list of all Feiseanna & event rules.

 

 
Local Society & Events List
Pubs & Restaurants

Irish Societies
  • AOH Virginia - Ancient Order of Hibernian's
    Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity. The Ancient Order of Hibernian's is the oldest Catholic lay organization in America.
  • KofC Virginia - Knights of Columbus
    A Catholic men's fraternal benefit society formed to render financial aid to members and their families.
  • The BallyShaners, Inc.
    Co-sponsors of the Alexandria Parade and the Alexandria Irish Festival in Northern Virginia.
  • Greater Washington Ceili Club
    The Greater Washington Ceili Club (GWCC) is a non-profit organization, organized and incorporated in 1985, to promote traditional Celtic dance, music, and culture.
  • Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
    CCE is our local Irish cultural society, and sponsor of the CCE Feis held each May in Emmitsburg. They also host a monthy ceili in Fairfax City.

 

 

 

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