McNulty Irish Dance
From their website [1]: From humble beginnings in Chicago, the McNulty School of Irish Dance has grown into one of the largest, most active dance schools in the Midwest, and has recently branched into the greater Los Angeles area. Our program is designed to challenge each dancer to achieve his or her personal best - both on and off the dance floor. Students develop concentration skills, coordination, and self-confidence that serve them well in all facets of life. Whether you have ambitions to perform publicly, or simply to dance for the fun of it, we will help you reach your goals. For the Irish-American family, dance is a great way to stay connected with one's heritage. Yet, Irish dance offers tremendous opportunities to all students, regardless of cultural or ethnic background. We believe Irish Dance is an art form to be cherished, passed on to our children, and shared with the world. We strive to support & encourage our dancers by providing praise, discipline and the opportunity to perform.
The McNulty School of Irish Dance was founded by Barbara McNulty, T.C.R.G., in 1971 in Naperville, Illinois. Since then, enrollment has grown to over 350 students throughout the nation. The McNulty School of Irish Dance Los Angeles opened in 2013 under the direction of Erin Scott-Haines, T.C.R.G., who began dancing with the McNulty School of Irish Dance in 1986. The McNulty School offers classes for all ages and experience levels, including teen and adult beginners, and "boys only" classes in many locations. Dancers begin learning in the Irish step dancing in soft shoes and then progress to heavy shoe dances over time. Students will not only learn solo dances like the jigs and hornpipes, but also team, or "Ceili" dances, which help students develop lifelong friendships, leadership, and team-building skills.
Association: CLRG
California Email: mcnultyirishdance.ca@gmail.com
Illinois/Iowa Email: mcnultydancers@aol.com
Locations[edit]
Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates & San Pedro, CA
Arlington Heights, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Glen Ellyn, Naperville & Westchester, IL
Dubuque, IA
