Culkin School of Irish Dance
Culkin School of Irish Dance at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
About
Culkin School of Irish Dance offers Irish dance classes during a spring session and multiple summer camp options, including Beginner Irish Dance Camp, Culkin Camp for Levels 2–5, and Culkin Champ Camp for Levels 6 and 7. Dancers take part in activities such as the Spring Showcase presenting “The Wizard of Eire,” participation in the Gaithersburg Parade, and After Camp with creative projects, games, and exploration of Glen Echo Park for camps that end at 4pm.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Spring session classes run from March 1 to June 19, with weekly class options for levels Tots through 7 and adults; summer camps run Monday–Friday in one-week sessions in July and early August.
• Price: Beginner Irish Dance Camp half day is $300; Culkin Camp for Levels 2–5 half day is $300; Culkin Camp for Levels 2–5 full day is $600; Culkin Champ Camp for Levels 6 and 7 full day is $600.
The Culkin School of Irish Dance was founded in 1997 by Sean and Denise Culkin. Sean Culkin is listed as TCRG/Owner, and Denise Culkin is listed as Manager/Owner. The school states that it teaches the tradition of Irish dance and music, prepares interested dancers to compete with confidence and pride, and emphasizes a sense of community and relationships tied to Irish culture and dance.
In 2015, the school had ten dancers qualify for the 2016 World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, an 85% recall rate, five top five solo dancers, and two figure team champions at the 2015 Regional Championships (Oireachtas). Sean has served for many years as a Branch Officer of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in the Washington, DC area, and this involvement has led to chances for Culkin dancers to perform with world renowned Irish musicians at venues including Strathmore, the Kennedy Center, Wolftrap, BlackRock Center for the Arts, the Irish Embassy, and The White House. The school participates in the Gaithersburg Parade and offers performances that can be booked to “make any day St. Patrick’s Day.”
Last updated July 20, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Spring session classes run from March 1 to June 19, with weekly class options for levels Tots through 7 and adults; summer camps run Monday–Friday in one-week sessions in July and early August.
• Price: Beginner Irish Dance Camp half day is $300; Culkin Camp for Levels 2–5 half day is $300; Culkin Camp for Levels 2–5 full day is $600; Culkin Champ Camp for Levels 6 and 7 full day is $600.
The Culkin School of Irish Dance was founded in 1997 by Sean and Denise Culkin. Sean Culkin is listed as TCRG/Owner, and Denise Culkin is listed as Manager/Owner. The school states that it teaches the tradition of Irish dance and music, prepares interested dancers to compete with confidence and pride, and emphasizes a sense of community and relationships tied to Irish culture and dance.
In 2015, the school had ten dancers qualify for the 2016 World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, an 85% recall rate, five top five solo dancers, and two figure team champions at the 2015 Regional Championships (Oireachtas). Sean has served for many years as a Branch Officer of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in the Washington, DC area, and this involvement has led to chances for Culkin dancers to perform with world renowned Irish musicians at venues including Strathmore, the Kennedy Center, Wolftrap, BlackRock Center for the Arts, the Irish Embassy, and The White House. The school participates in the Gaithersburg Parade and offers performances that can be booked to “make any day St. Patrick’s Day.”
Last updated July 20, 2026.
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