McBride School of Irish Dance
Lafayette Community Center, 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Suite 129, Suite 129, San Ramon, CA 94583
About
McBride School of Irish Dance offers Irish dance classes that include beginner classes, an elevated team curriculum, and options for adults. Dancers can take part in competition, performances, special practices, private lessons, and workshops as part of the program’s activities.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly class options Monday through Sunday, with additional special practices, private lessons, and workshops on select days
The McBride School of Irish Dance was established in 1967 under the direction of founder and director Ann McBride and has been providing Irish dance instruction for over 50 years. The school is led by Ann McBride, ADCRG, and co-director Eileen McBride-Parker, TCRG. Ann McBride received her TCRG credentials in 1967, her ADCRG credentials in 1975, and BG Certification as a Grade Examiner, and she is a founding member of the Western U.S. Region who has served as President and Vice President. Eileen McBride-Parker received her TCRG accreditation in 1997. The McBride School is accredited and registered with An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha (CLRG – the Irish Dance Commission) and the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA), Western U.S. Region, and is a founding member of the IDTANA Western U.S. Region. In 2019, Ann McBride received the Gradam Award from An Coimisiun for her contributions to Irish dance and Irish culture.
The program’s mission is to be committed to each dancer at every level and all ages and to enrich and fulfill the lives of dancers, families, and the community through Irish dance. The school celebrates over 50 years of Irish culture through dance in the North Bay, East Bay, and Tri-Valley and brings Irish dance, Irish traditions, and Irish culture to these areas through its weekly classes. All in-person class COVID protocols at McBride School of Irish Dance exceed recommended state, county, and city standards, and the school continues to work with city, county, and state officials to make sure students have the latest recommendations for safe in-person classes.
Beginner classes are available for all ages, including adults, in select class groupings, and the program supports dancers from Advanced Beginner through Open Champion. Adults and teens who have danced before as children are welcome to return to dancing. The elevated team curriculum is offered for beginners, champions, and adult dancers. Classes include soft shoe and hard shoe rhythms and techniques combined with strength, toning, and flexibility, and they are described as a high impact and high energy aerobic workout. The school works with fitness professionals to teach stretching, warm up, and cool down to avoid injuries and increase stamina.
McBride School of Irish Dance offers opportunities to compete at local, regional, national, and international levels. All McBride dancers have opportunities to participate in shows and performances, and dancers are not required to perform or compete.
Last updated June 16, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly class options Monday through Sunday, with additional special practices, private lessons, and workshops on select days
The McBride School of Irish Dance was established in 1967 under the direction of founder and director Ann McBride and has been providing Irish dance instruction for over 50 years. The school is led by Ann McBride, ADCRG, and co-director Eileen McBride-Parker, TCRG. Ann McBride received her TCRG credentials in 1967, her ADCRG credentials in 1975, and BG Certification as a Grade Examiner, and she is a founding member of the Western U.S. Region who has served as President and Vice President. Eileen McBride-Parker received her TCRG accreditation in 1997. The McBride School is accredited and registered with An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha (CLRG – the Irish Dance Commission) and the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA), Western U.S. Region, and is a founding member of the IDTANA Western U.S. Region. In 2019, Ann McBride received the Gradam Award from An Coimisiun for her contributions to Irish dance and Irish culture.
The program’s mission is to be committed to each dancer at every level and all ages and to enrich and fulfill the lives of dancers, families, and the community through Irish dance. The school celebrates over 50 years of Irish culture through dance in the North Bay, East Bay, and Tri-Valley and brings Irish dance, Irish traditions, and Irish culture to these areas through its weekly classes. All in-person class COVID protocols at McBride School of Irish Dance exceed recommended state, county, and city standards, and the school continues to work with city, county, and state officials to make sure students have the latest recommendations for safe in-person classes.
Beginner classes are available for all ages, including adults, in select class groupings, and the program supports dancers from Advanced Beginner through Open Champion. Adults and teens who have danced before as children are welcome to return to dancing. The elevated team curriculum is offered for beginners, champions, and adult dancers. Classes include soft shoe and hard shoe rhythms and techniques combined with strength, toning, and flexibility, and they are described as a high impact and high energy aerobic workout. The school works with fitness professionals to teach stretching, warm up, and cool down to avoid injuries and increase stamina.
McBride School of Irish Dance offers opportunities to compete at local, regional, national, and international levels. All McBride dancers have opportunities to participate in shows and performances, and dancers are not required to perform or compete.
Last updated June 16, 2026.
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