Throughout the year, and especially around St. Patrick’s Day, the Tir na nOg dancers visit local seniors homes, schools and care centres, such as L’Arche. Dressed in spectacular costumes, the children bring joy and excitement to all that are lucky enough to witness their love of Irish dancing.Performing for the benefit of others is a life changing experience for a dancer  cultivating such qualities as compassion and respect for others as well as broadening their view of the world.

Competition is exhilarating.  A number of dancing families travel to places such Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Boston for extra competition opportunities because they just can’t get enough!

Competition brings about accelerated improvement. Dancers that compete develop enhanced focus, greater confidence and all the ideals of sportsmanship.

Twice a year, at Christmas and around St. Patrick’s Day, Tir na nOg hosts ceilidh dances where whole families and other members of the community come to dance together in groups and couples. At these ceilidhs, the Academy dancers give a wondrful display of the choreographies they have been taught.

Each dance year concludes with a full length, 2-part recital performance that all students are highly encouraged to participate in. This takes place in a professional theatre setting complete with full sound and lighting capacities. An awards ceremony takes place at this time too, to celebrate dancers that have improved the most throughout the year or shown excellent team spirit.