Doherty Petri Lancaster

09/02/2026

What an amazing day at the Stuff to Do Fair in downtown Lancaster, PA! 💃🌎✨

We had a wonderful time not only sharing our culture through dance and visiting with everyone at our vendor booth, but also learning about other dance styles and traditions from talented groups throughout the event. It was inspiring to connect with so many people who share a passion for community, culture, and the arts.

09/02/2026

We were honored to perform at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren Annual International Fair! 🌎🎶

It was a joy to share our dancing with such a welcoming community while celebrating the many cultures and traditions that make our world so special.

08/24/2026

We are so thankful for our Paloma Performance Troupe Sponsors! Their generosity provides dancers and musicians with costumes, choreography, costumes, and ensures that classes remain FREE so our performers can bring their Irish dance skills and passion to shows all across the region!

With 4 levels of sponsorship and benefits to choose from, you can help inspire the next generation of Irish dancers as they step into the spotlight!

Learn more about what your partnership means and donate here:
palomaboosterclub.com/become-a-sponsor

08/16/2026

08/12/2026

A huge congrats to all of our dancers who competed this past weekend at the Delaware & Diamond State Feis in Wilmington, DE! We see all the hard work paying off - keep it up!

Advanced Beginner:
Kaia - 3rd, 3rd

Novice:
Kora - 1st, 3rd, 3rd
Dylan - 2nd

Prizewinner:
Dylan - 1st, 3rd
Kora - 3rd

Preliminary Championships:
Aria - 1st, 9th
Kallie - 5th

Open Championships:
Sarah - 1st, 2nd
Ellie - 1st
Hannah - 5th

08/10/2026

✨ What a magical moment for Ellie! ✨

We are still smiling thinking about getting to see Ellie perform on stage with the incredible Eileen Ivers! 🎻☘️

Sharing a stage with such an amazing musician and legend of Irish music was an unforgettable experience.

A memory she—and all of us—will treasure for a very long time! ☘️🎶💃

08/10/2026

What an incredible night! ☘️✨

We were SO excited and honored to perform at the beautiful Gretna Theatre before the show featuring the incredible Eileen Ivers! 🎻

A huge thank-you to Gretna Theatre for having us! We hope everyone enjoyed the show as much as we did! ☘️💃🎶

07/27/2026

What an unforgettable experience for our dancers at the Riverdance Summer School in Boston! ☘️✨

Sarah, Addie, Abby, Kitty, Jase, Olivia, Brooke, and Sadie spent the week training with the incredible cast members of Riverdance, learning from some of the very best in the world. They challenged themselves, grew as dancers, made new friendships, and were inspired every step of the way.

The week concluded with a very special showcase performance, where they had the amazing opportunity to perform alongside the Riverdance dancers in front of family and friends. What a memory they will treasure for years to come!

We are so proud of each of these dancers for representing our school with hard work, enthusiasm, and heart. Congratulations on an incredible week—we can’t wait to see all that you’ve learned shine on stage this season! 💚👏

07/27/2026

Congratulations to all the DP dancers who competed this past weekend at the Nation's Capital Feis! We were so excited to hear about the fantastic placements and the fun had by all.
Congrats to our Lancaster DP dancers on their placements:

Preliminary Championships:
Aria - 3rd place

Open Championships:
Sarah - 2nd place

07/20/2026

That’s a wrap on our Summer Intensive! ☀️🍀

We had an incredible time spending the week together learning new dance steps, sharpening our skills, building strength, and preparing for the exciting season ahead. From hard work in the studio to plenty of laughs and memories made along the way, it was the perfect way to kick off our journey into the new dance year.

We’re so proud of everyone’s dedication, enthusiasm, and willingness to challenge themselves. We can’t wait to see all of this hard work shine on stage and at competitions this season! 💚☘️

Bring on the new season! ✨