Sinead Nolan Academy of Irish Dance
Newry's home of traditional Irish stepdance — nurturing confident, competition-ready dancers from their very first jig to the championship stage.
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Newry's home of traditional Irish stepdance — nurturing confident, competition-ready dancers from their very first jig to the championship stage.
Founder & Principal Teacher
Sinead Nolan Academy of Irish Dance is a warm, welcoming school built on a love of Irish culture, music and movement. From tiny first steps to championship-standard stepdance, every dancer is taught with patience, encouragement and genuine attention to technique.
Our dancers don't just train — they perform. The academy regularly takes to the stage at local festivals and community events, including Newry's own Iúr Cinn Fleadh, and one of our own dancers, Emily, was even featured on Channel 5 Milkshake's Meet the Experts.
Whichever door you walk through, you'll be welcomed into a friendly, hard-working academy that celebrates every dancer's progress.
A gentle, fun introduction to Irish dance for our youngest beginners — building rhythm, confidence and a love of dancing from the very first class.
Learn the fundamentals of Irish stepdance in a supportive group setting, with a focus on technique, timing and having fun.
For dancers ready to sharpen their technique, learn new steps and, for those who wish, prepare for feiseanna and competition.
It's never too late to start. Friendly, no-pressure classes for adults who want to learn Irish dance for fitness, fun and craic.
A close-knit school where every dancer is known by name and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated.
Classes led with genuine care under Sinead Nolan, giving every dancer the attention they need to improve with confidence.
From local fleadhanna to community showcases, our dancers get real stage experience and become part of Newry's Irish dance tradition.
Whether it's a first class or the tenth year, the academy is built on encouragement, not pressure — dance should feel like home.
One of our talented young dancers, Emily, appeared on Channel 5 Milkshake's Meet the Experts to share her passion for Irish dance — a proud moment for the whole academy.