Dance & Music Schools
IrishFest Atlanta Welcomes…
Tigh na Coille School from Co. Clare, Ireland!
Tigh na Coille is a powerhouse ensemble of talented teen and young adult musicians, singers, and dancers excelling in traditional Irish music. Guided by renowned educators Denis Liddy and Elvie Miller, they have won multiple All-Ireland championships and performed worldwide, including recent tours
in New England and Bulgaria.
Named after their Irish homeplace in County Clare meaning “house in the woods," they showcase instruments like the fiddle, concertina and Uilleann pipes, delivering performances that celebrate Irish heritage with passion and precision. A Tigh na Coille show is an unforgettable celebration of tradition and culture, appealing to all lovers of Irish music. Visit tighnacoille.org.
Atlant Irish Dance by Burke Connolly
Atlanta Irish Dance is the premiere Irish dance academy in Georgia and one of the top Irish dance companies in the World! We offer world-class instruction from four internationally certified Irish dance adjudicators and teachers in seven Metro-Atlanta locations! Classes available for boys and girls of all ages and adults. Traditional Irish dance to a modern beat - Classes now enrolling! Visit burkeconnolly.com
Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance
The Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance specializes in both performance and competitive Irish dancing. With classes available for dancers ages four to adult, the Carpenter Academy creates a space for students to thrive and build confidence through Irish dance. The Carpenter Academy has three Georgia locations in Buford, Athens, and Woodstock, as well as locations in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Asheville, North Carolina. For more information on the program, visit carpenteririshdance.com.
Drake Irish Dance
For over 30 years, the Drake School of Irish Dance has been sharing the joy of Irish dance with children and adults alike. Founded by Dublin native, Karl Drake, in Atlanta in 1990, the school has grown over the years to include branches throughout the Southeast and throughout the world, with dancers from Drake Mexico now among Drake's many regional and North American champions and world medalists. The Drake School is thrilled to be back and doing what we love at IrishFest Atlanta! Visit drakedance.com.
Phoenix School of Irish Arts
Phoenix School of Irish Arts teaches music on a variety of instruments at all levels in the traditional style from teacher to student with a focus on instrumental technique, quality instruction, and authentic experiences in our community. We are the only sean-nós and set dance school in Atlanta! Our voice students are taught how to develop their authentic voice using proper vocal technique while learning a varied repertoire of Irish and English songs. Visit phoenixirisharts.org.