The Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance

The Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance offers Intro to Irish Dance, Beginner Irish Dance, Novice Irish Dance, Intermediate Irish Dance, Advanced Classes, Competitive Training & Technique, Competition & Performance Training, and Adult Irish Dance. Intro to Irish Dance is for ages 3-7 and meets Wednesdays from 5:30-6:00 pm. Beginner Irish Dance is for ages 7+ and meets Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 pm, Novice Irish Dance meets Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm, and Intermediate Irish Dance meets Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 pm.

Programs

• Beginner Irish Dance — Ages 7+ · Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm
• Intermediate Irish Dance — Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Novice Irish Dance — Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Advanced Classes
• Adult Irish Dance — Adults · Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm; Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 pm
• Intro to Irish Dance — Ages 3-7 · Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00 pm
• Competitive Training & Technique — Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
• Competition & Performance Training — Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

The Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance was founded by Cathleen Dower in 2013. Its stated goal is for students to build confidence, lasting friendships, increase endurance, and flexibility while having fun performing and mastering Irish dance. Classes are open to both girls and boys, and the school offers classes from Beginner through Advanced Level, with starting age 3 through Adult Level classes offered.

Classes are open to both girls and boys. Students are expected to practice at least a half hour to an hour each day at home. The school offers classes for Beginner through Advanced Level. Starting age 3 up to Adult Level classes are offered.

What families say

“My girls love this school. They have so much fun learning irish dance and miss Cathleen is the best. We are so happy that we found a school right here in Old Bridge.” — Isabella, Old Bridge, NJ

“I have been sending my 5 year old daughter to this school for over a year now and it has been one of the most wonderful and rewarding experiences of my life…” — Jenni, Branchburg, NJ

“My girls have been attending Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance for a little over a year, and I continue to be amazed at how much they have progressed and love it…” — Ami, Hillsborough, NJ

Last updated October 30, 2026.