The Irish Dance Center of Austin

The Irish Dance Center of Austin offers Traditional Irish Step Dancing classes, team/show classes, competitive classes, non-competitive classes, and advanced classes. It also offers an adult ceili class for adults of all ages and levels, and the advanced classes focus on performance and competition.

Programs

• Traditional Irish Step Dancing classes — children ages 3-103; adults of all ages and levels · ongoing throughout the year
• Adult ceili (social dancing) class — adults of all ages and levels · Total beginner class for fitness and camaraderie.
• Advanced classes — Focused on performance and/or competition. Advanced classes experiment with complex rhythms and are eligible for invitation to the Irish Dance Company, the Premier Show Team.
• Team/show classes
• Competitive classes
• Non-competitive classes

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes are ongoing throughout the year. New students may register at any time.

About the provider

Since 1982, The Irish Dance Center has offered classes. Many dancers have won solo and team awards in local and regional competitions, and adult teams placed first and third in Adult Ceili 4 Hand and 8 Hand at the Southern Regional Oireachtas. Adults also perform for community events and festivals and collaborate with other dance companies and visiting artists and musicians.

Competing at local and out-of-town competitions is encouraged for students of all levels, but is not required. Free trial class is offered.

Last updated October 25, 2026.