McNulty School of Irish Dance

McNulty School of Irish Dance offers preschool, youth, teen, and adult classes. Students learn both solo and team dances, beginning in Irish soft dance shoes and moving on to heavy shoe dances over time. The school also offers performances for concerts, corporate events, traditional shows, weddings, and educational programs.

Programs

• Preschool classes — preschool
• Youth classes — youth
• Teen classes — teen
• Adult classes — adult

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

McNulty School of Irish Dance was founded in 1971 in Naperville, Illinois. The school says it believes Irish dance is an art form to be cherished, passed on to children, and shared with the world, and it states that it supports and encourages dancers through praise, discipline, and opportunities to perform. It is recognized by An Coimisiun, the North American Irish Dance Teachers Association, and the Mid-American Irish Dance Teachers Association. The leadership team includes Barbara McNulty, Kaija Bole, Heather Dusek, Shailagh Gibbons, and Emily Allen.

• Performances — Range of performances offered for concerts, corporate events, traditional shows, weddings, and educational programs.

Students have the opportunity to perform and compete. The school states that it offers classes for all ages and experience levels.

Last updated August 26, 2026.