Murphy Irish Arts Center

Murphy Irish Arts Center The Murphy Irish Arts Center was founded in 1978 by Sheila Murphy Crawford. The Dance School has both boys and girls participating.

We are dedicated to preserving Irish culture and the art of Irish Dance, and to share our heritage by offering Irish dance classes in Beachwood and Willoughby Ohio, competing, and sharing Irish Dance with the community through shows and service. Sheila is a certified Irish Dance Instructor and Adjudicator of An Commissum - the world governing organization of Irish Dance. In addition to her support

of the Center, Sheila is an active member of the Cleveland Irish Community, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Irish Cultural Gardens. The dancers range in age from 5 to 55. Irish heritage is not required, all nationalities are welcome. The Murphy Irish Dancers are dedicated to preserving Irish culture and the art of Irish dance.

Murphy alumni, this one’s for you! Whether it’s been 5 years or almost 50, join us for an evening of ceili dancing, memo...
06/23/2026

Murphy alumni, this one’s for you!

Whether it’s been 5 years or almost 50, join us for an evening of ceili dancing, memories, and reconnecting with family. Dance with us, then grab a drink and catch up like no time has passed!

📅 Friday, July 17th�☘️Ceili Dancing | 6:00–7:30 PM Studio �🍻 Rounds | 8:00–9:30 PM in Pincrest

We can’t wait to welcome generations of Murphy dancers back together for a night celebrating the friendships, tradition, and the community that truly makes our studio!

❤️ RSVP using the QR code, DM us, or message us on Facebook.

DAY CAMP 2026 This crew of dancers brought the spirit, determination, and energy! Our week was filled with learning, new...
06/20/2026

DAY CAMP 2026

This crew of dancers brought the spirit, determination, and energy! Our week was filled with learning, new skills, steps, and FUN! The future is certainly right here at the MIAC!

A huge heartfelt thank you to our Mr. Hugh and Dr. Botos for making this amazing week happen ❤️



Join us this weekend at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. Murphy dancers will be performing, followed by No Strangers Here...
06/10/2026

Join us this weekend at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. Murphy dancers will be performing, followed by No Strangers Here! Hope to see you there!

What an amazing feis weekend!! School is out and our Murphy Dancers are right into feis season!! A very special shoutout...
06/07/2026

What an amazing feis weekend!! School is out and our Murphy Dancers are right into feis season!! A very special shoutout to Julia and Aoibhe for both snagging their last firsts for OC 🏆 These two have been putting in the hard work chasing this goal!! Let’s also hear it for…

🩵Stassi- 1st place moving into PC!
💙Ruby- 2nd place PC
💚Sloane- 3rd place PC
🩷Annie- 4th place OC
❤️Emily- 4th place PC & Oireachtas qualification!
And many more fab accomplishments!

06/03/2026

Our Murphy Irish Dancers performed for our Kindergarteners last week! They shared hard and soft dances as well as some history about Irish dance.

Our TRY IT OUT CAMP is nearly two months away!!Looking for a fun way to build coordination, confidence and new friendshi...
06/03/2026

Our TRY IT OUT CAMP is nearly two months away!!

Looking for a fun way to build coordination, confidence and new friendships? Join us August 4th-6th at both our Beachwood and Willoughby studio for an Intro to Irish Dance Camp! Scan the QR code or click the link below the register today!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaPe2w0WKYZgDsWg3ZphZXt0umzorLpKGXAeWeQOHYDYOWsA/viewform

☘️No experience needed!
☘️Ages 3+ welcome!
☘️Craft and games included!

Two locations offered
Beachwood: 24000 Mercantile Rd. # 10 Beachwood, OH 44122

Willoughby: Willoughby Senior Center- 36939 Ridge Rd. Willoughby, OH 44094

Our hometown feis!!! We absolutely loved watching and celebrating a year of hard work on the stage today!! Thank you to ...
05/24/2026

Our hometown feis!!! We absolutely loved watching and celebrating a year of hard work on the stage today!! Thank you to the Cleveland Feis Society for putting on this event for the last 70 years!!!

💚🏆☘️

STEP INTO IRISH DANCE! ☘️Looking for a fun way to build coordination, confidence, and new friendships? Join us August 4–...
05/12/2026

STEP INTO IRISH DANCE! ☘️
Looking for a fun way to build coordination, confidence, and new friendships? Join us August 4–6 from 10:00–11:30 AM at our Beachwood or Willoughby studio for an Intro to Irish Dance Camp!

Scan the QR code or click the link below to register today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaPe2w0WKYZgDsWg3ZphZXt0umzorLpKGXAeWeQOHYDYOWsA/viewform

☘️ No experience needed
☘️ Ages 3+ welcome
☘️ Crafts and games included

📍 Two locations offered:
Beachwood Studio
24000 Mercantile Rd. #10
Beachwood, OH 44122

Willoughby Studio
Willoughby Senior Center
36939 Ridge Rd.
Willoughby, OH 44094

Last day to order your flowers!!🌺
05/01/2026

Last day to order your flowers!!🌺

Address

24000 Mercantile Road Suite 10
Beachwood, OH
44122

Telephone

+12163780878

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