Scariff Locklier Leonelli School of Irish Dance

Scariff Locklier Leonelli School of Irish Dance offers Irish dance, including competitive step dancing and social ceili dancing. The program includes recreational classes, competition training, and elite performance opportunities. Students are instructed to order a class uniform and school apparel through a link provided by their teacher.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

For over 20 years, Scariff School of Irish Dance has been the premier destination for Irish dance training. The teaching staff consists of accredited instructors and adjudicators certified by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) in Dublin, Ireland, and all teachers undergo background checks through Assurint and B.C.I. The leadership team includes Stephen C. Scariff T.C.R.G, A.D.C.R.G, B.C.R.G and Michelle Locklier T.C.R.G. Stephen C. Scariff is an accredited Irish dance teacher by CLRG and a certified ADCRG adjudicator, and he currently serves as the President of the Western U.S. Regional Council.

The school offers expert training in both competitive step dancing and social ceili dancing, with structured programs to support progress at every level. Dancers participate in feiseanna (competitions), St. Patrick’s Day performances, an annual summer camp with guest instructors from Ireland, an annual show with Celtic violinist Mairead Nesbitt and other Irish music performers, workshops, community events, and special performances. Scariff dancers consistently place in the Top 5 at major Irish dance championships, including the World Championships, and have earned numerous regional and national titles, placing in the top five at the North American, All Ireland, All Scotland, Great Britain, and World Championships. The program uses Stack Team App for communication and exclusive weekend workshops, and the teaching staff undergo thorough background checks through Assurint and B.C.I.

Last updated June 3, 2026.