About
McBride School of Irish Dance offers Brand New Beginners, Advanced Beginners, Novice/Prizewinner, Championship Classes, Adult Classes, Adult/Teen Classes, and Special Practices/Private Lessons/Workshops. The school also teaches ceili dancing for adults and teens who wish to learn. Beginner classes are offered for all ages, including adults, in select locations, and dancers are not required to perform or compete.
Programs
- Brand New Beginners — Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; specific times not stated
- Advanced Beginners — Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; specific times not stated
- Novice/Prizewinner — Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; specific times not stated
- Championship Classes — Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; specific times not stated
- Adult Classes — Adults and teens · Wednesday evenings in San Ramon; Mondays in Pleasant Hill
- Special Practices / Private Lessons / Workshops — Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Adult/Teen Classes — Adults and teens · Mondays in Pleasant Hill; Wednesdays in San Ramon
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- General schedule: Monday: Pleasant Hill and San Ramon classes; Tuesday: San Ramon classes; Wednesday: Lafayette and San Ramon classes; Thursday: Pleasant Hill classes; Friday: Special practices/private lessons/workshops; Saturday: San Ramon classes and special practices/private lessons/workshops; Sunday: Special practices/private lessons/workshops
About the provider
McBride School of Irish Dance was established in 1967 and has over 50 years of Irish dance instruction. Its leadership team includes Ann McBride, ADCRG, and Eileen McBride-Parker, TCRG. The school is registered with and accredited by An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (CLRG) and the Irish Dance Teachers Association North America, Western Region. Ann McBride received TCRG in 1967, ADCRG in 1975, BG Certification as a Grade Examiner, and the Gradam Award in 2019.
Beginner classes are offered for all ages, including adults, in select locations. Adults and teens who danced before as children are welcome. Dancers are not required to perform or compete. Ceili dancing is taught for adults/teens who wish to learn. The school works with City, County and State officials for safe in-person classes.
Last updated September 14, 2026.
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