The Academy
From their USA website [1]:
The Academy was originally founded by World Irish Dance Champions, Byron Tuttle and Edward Searle, in Birmingham, England in the Spring of 2007. In the Spring of 2011, The Academy was officially opened in the USA!
Since its inception in England in 2007, 'The Academy' name has become synonymous with major competitive success. The Academy dancers have also performed for a wide variety of festivals (Including the Dublin Irish Festival) and other mainstream events.In October 2010, The Academy was specially chosen to perform as the opening act for Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance (starring Michael Flatley) at the LG Arena in Birmingham, England!-The Academy has also been featured in the International Irish Dancing Magazine, as well as many other News publications.
From the Australia website [2]:
The Academy (formerly Keady Upton) is a small Irish Dance school in Perth, with its primary focus being on fostering the love of a unique and amazingly beautiful art form. A traditional dance style that has developed into somewhat of a sport in recent years yet maintains its historical roots. Our students are given opportunities to perform locally, nationally and in recent years, overseas. They are extremely successful on the competitive stage, but for the majority of our class, the emphasis is placed on performing and engaging their passion with a live audience not scrutinising their every movement.
Association: CLRG
Locations[edit]
Strongsville & Westerville, OH - Byron Tuttle, ADCRG & Edward Searle, TCRG, theacademyirishdanceco@gmail.com
Bicton, Gooseberry Hill & Wangara, WA - Samantha McAleer, TCRG, Lara Donelan, ADCRG & Dhana Pitman, TCRG, theacademykeadyupton@hotmail.com
