IDTANA is the heartbeat of Irish dance across the continent, uniting certified teachers to preserve and promote this cherished art form. With a focus on education, competition, and cultural connection, the organization supports dancers from beginner jigs to championship reels. It hosts major events like the North American Irish Dance Championships and fosters excellence through rigorous standards. Rooted in tradition but always looking ahead, IDTANA keeps the spirit of Irish dance thriving. Graceful, global, and proudly Gaelic.
Friday, Jul 4th
12:00 AM
The 2025 North American Irish Dance Championships & Conference is the premier celebration of Irish dance talent, culture, and community. Held July 4–9 at the Gaylord National Resort in Maryland, this spectacular event brings together the best dancers from across the continent for fierce competition and unforgettable performances. Beyond the stage, the annual conference offers workshops, networking, and cultural programming for teachers and dance schools. It's where tradition meets ambition and the future of Irish dance takes center stage. World-class, vibrant, and full of rhythm.
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2025 North American Irish Dance Championships & Conference
Friday, 4th July
12:00 AM
The 2025 North American Irish Dance Championships & Conference is the premier celebration of Irish dance talent, culture, and community. Held July 4–9 at the Gaylord National Resort in Maryland, this spectacular event brings together the best dancers from across the continent for fierce competition and unforgettable performances. Beyond the stage, the annual conference offers workshops, networking, and cultural programming for teachers and dance schools. It's where tradition meets ambition and the future of Irish dance takes center stage. World-class, vibrant, and full of rhythm.
2234 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Team Ireland in the United States of America includes the Embassy in Washington, our Consulates General in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco, and our Honorary Consuls across the country.
13th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005
Northern Ireland is a dynamic, vibrant and forward-thinking region committed to promoting economic prosperity, cultural development and international growth and engagement. It is the world’s top destination for Financial Services technology investment and the number one international investment location for US cyber security firms. The success of television shows like Game of Thrones, a growing interest in Northern Ireland as a top travel destination, and its reputation as a global leader in the fields of peace, security and conflict resolution, has helped dramatically raise the profile of the region—particularly in North America. Today, Northern Ireland is widely regarded as a great place to visit, work, study, and invest.
1777 Church Street NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20036
Solas Nua is the leading Irish contemporary arts organization in the United States, based right in Washington, DC. With a name that means “new light” in Irish, they shine a spotlight on the freshest voices in Irish theater, film, literature, music, and visual arts. From immersive performances to film screenings and poetry nights, Solas Nua delivers bold, boundary-pushing work that celebrates modern Ireland. It’s where tradition meets innovation, and Irish culture gets a vibrant, 21st-century stage. Creative, daring, and distinctly Irish.
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