Culkin School of Irish Dance
Culkin School of Irish Dance at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
About
The Culkin School of Irish Dance offers Irish dance classes, including level-based instruction from Tots through Level 7, as well as a Traditional Set class, Teams class, and an Adults class. The program also includes performances, and dancers have performed with Irish musicians at events such as Feis Culkin and The Maryland Fall Championship. Additional winter classes include Teams and a Traditional Set Class for Levels 4–6.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Winter sessions run from 12/10 to 2/28, with Tots and Levels 1–3 meeting in Rockville on Saturdays and in Glen Echo on weekdays, and Levels 4–7, Teams, Traditional Set, and Adults meeting on various Sunday–Thursday times.
• Price: $125–$440 per session, depending on level, class length, and number of sessions
The Culkin School of Irish Dance was founded in 1997, when Sean Culkin began teaching classes out of a church basement in Bethesda. The school teaches the tradition of Irish dance and music and states that if a dancer is interested in competing, the school will prepare them to compete with confidence and pride. The school notes that it prides itself on its sense of community and on fostering relationships that last a lifetime through ties to Irish culture and interest in Irish dance.
The leadership team includes Sean Culkin, TCRG/Owner, and Denise Culkin, Manager/Owner. Sean Culkin is a Branch Officer of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE), a global organization devoted to Irish traditional music and culture in the Washington, DC area. Sean’s involvement in CCE has led to chances for Culkin dancers to perform with world renowned Irish musicians at Strathmore, the Kennedy Center, Wolftrap, BlackRock Center for the Arts, the Irish Embassy, and The White House.
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). The school hosts Feis Culkin and The Maryland Fall Championship and encourages families to join the Culkin School Yahoo! Group to connect with other dancers and families. The Culkin School Shopify Store offers school gear that is delivered to classes, and performances by The Culkin School can be booked.
Last updated January 22, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Winter sessions run from 12/10 to 2/28, with Tots and Levels 1–3 meeting in Rockville on Saturdays and in Glen Echo on weekdays, and Levels 4–7, Teams, Traditional Set, and Adults meeting on various Sunday–Thursday times.
• Price: $125–$440 per session, depending on level, class length, and number of sessions
The Culkin School of Irish Dance was founded in 1997, when Sean Culkin began teaching classes out of a church basement in Bethesda. The school teaches the tradition of Irish dance and music and states that if a dancer is interested in competing, the school will prepare them to compete with confidence and pride. The school notes that it prides itself on its sense of community and on fostering relationships that last a lifetime through ties to Irish culture and interest in Irish dance.
The leadership team includes Sean Culkin, TCRG/Owner, and Denise Culkin, Manager/Owner. Sean Culkin is a Branch Officer of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE), a global organization devoted to Irish traditional music and culture in the Washington, DC area. Sean’s involvement in CCE has led to chances for Culkin dancers to perform with world renowned Irish musicians at Strathmore, the Kennedy Center, Wolftrap, BlackRock Center for the Arts, the Irish Embassy, and The White House.
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). The school hosts Feis Culkin and The Maryland Fall Championship and encourages families to join the Culkin School Yahoo! Group to connect with other dancers and families. The Culkin School Shopify Store offers school gear that is delivered to classes, and performances by The Culkin School can be booked.
Last updated January 22, 2026.
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