Celtic Heels School of Irish Dance - New York

Celtic Heels School of Irish Dance - New York Located in downtown Red Hook, NY, the Celtic Heels Performance Troupe has been delighting audiences across the Hudson Valley for over 40 years.

Contact us for class information or performance requests and scheduling!☘️🇮🇪 Established in 1984, as the "Joanie Mac" School of Irish Dance, Celtic Heels has been sharing the art form of Irish Dance with students in the Hudson Valley, ranging in age from 2-adult, for over 30 years! Joan frequently visits the birthplaces of her parents (County Cork and County Donegal) where she has immersed herself

in the customs, culture, music and dance of Ireland since the age of 9. "Wee-Folk" Celtic Creative Movement and Dance class is designed for students age 2-6 as an introduction to basic Irish dance technique and rhythm. Students engage in a variety of activities, such as "duck walks" and "jumping over the rainbow" to get their bodies moving! We use our imagination to become flowers and leprechauns, and we will surely tire your toddler or preschooler out in our 45 minute class! In addition to learning step dances, our recreational students learn Ceili dances from all counties of Ireland, and are simultaneously taught the history of each dance's origin. Many of our students have taken the initiative to further their studies of Irish culture, sharing their historical knowledge via school presentations or book reports. It is very rewarding as dance teachers to spark a true passion for all things Irish within our dancers. When Joan is choreographing for the Celtic Heels Performance Troupe, she honors her ancestry by preserving the true flavor of the Immigrants of Ireland, carefully weaving the old ancestral style of dance with today's more modern flair. Performance Troupe choreography includes intricate footwork in both hard shoe and soft shoe, combined with musicality of jigs, reels and hornpipes. Their performances are toe-tapping, hand-clapping, and enjoyable for dancers and audiences alike! Promoting teamwork and unity among our dancers not only builds self-esteem and confidence, but also forges lifetime friendships. Upon graduation, our students embrace these skills when starting a new chapter in their lives. Our adult Ceili workshops are tailored to match the interest of the adults of all ages and from all walks of life. The only prerequisites are a desire to learn, exercise and have fun out on the dance floor! No prior dance experience nor partner is necessary.

We were honored to be a part of A Night Of Hope to raise funds for Thank you to the organizers for inviting us and tha...
04/13/2026

We were honored to be a part of A Night Of Hope to raise funds for

Thank you to the organizers for inviting us and thank you to all who attended this special event! ❤️🌟

TOMORROW - Friday, April 10! 🌟We are thrilled to be part of this fundraising event, along with other local dance schools...
04/09/2026

TOMORROW - Friday, April 10! 🌟

We are thrilled to be part of this fundraising event, along with other local dance schools in and around our community!

Click the link for more information and to purchase tickets!
https://www.woodstockplayhouse.org/dancersagainstcancer

Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Celtic Heels!! ☘️
03/18/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Celtic Heels!! ☘️

Join us on March 14 at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck for our annual Celtic Heels performance! Tickets are ...
02/23/2026

Join us on March 14 at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck for our annual Celtic Heels performance! Tickets are selling fast! Click the link for more info or to purchase your tickets.

We hope to see you there!

Saturday March 14, 2026 at 11AM

Classes are canceled for today - January 6.We miss you all and we look forward to seeing you next week!
01/06/2026

Classes are canceled for today - January 6.

We miss you all and we look forward to seeing you next week!

Classes are canceled today- Tuesday, December 23. ❄️We are closed next week as regularly scheduled. Classes will resume ...
12/23/2025

Classes are canceled today- Tuesday, December 23. ❄️

We are closed next week as regularly scheduled.

Classes will resume January 6. See you then!

Due to forecasted weather conditions, schools and offices are closed today, December 23, 2025. Code 2 for staff.

We are thrilled to be invited to be a part of Sean Heely's performance in Kingston on Sunday, December 14!
12/05/2025

We are thrilled to be invited to be a part of Sean Heely's performance in Kingston on Sunday, December 14!

Tuesday 12/2
12/02/2025

Tuesday 12/2

Celtic Heels classes are canceled tonight! Stay warm and safe, everyone!
12/02/2025

Celtic Heels classes are canceled tonight! Stay warm and safe, everyone!

Due to forecasted weather conditions, schools and offices are closed today, Tuesday, 12/2/25. Code 2 for staff.

Hooley On The Hudson was exceptional this year! We're looking forward to welcoming you back next year☘️. Also, don't for...
09/03/2025

Hooley On The Hudson was exceptional this year! We're looking forward to welcoming you back next year☘️. Also, don't forget that you can participate with us this fall; please reach out to us for registration details 🇮🇪

Performing this Sunday!!! Who’s coming??☘️🇮🇪
08/26/2025

Performing this Sunday!!! Who’s coming??☘️🇮🇪

📸 Hooley Memory of the Day 🇮🇪✨
Throwing it back to the 2023 Hooley on the Hudson where the incredible dancers from the Celtic Heels School of Irish Dance lit up the stage! Their performance of “Shamrock and Heather” — a stunning blend of Irish and Scottish tradition — was pure magic. 💚🎶
📷 Photo originally featured by Hudson Valley One

Enjoy Irish dancers on the Bill Yosh stage at the 2025 Hooley:
1:30pm-2pm Celtic Heels School of Irish Dance
3:45pm-4:15pm Farrell School of Irish Dance

Find all event details at www.hooleyonthehudson.com

Ulster County NY Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Cultural Center Hudson Valley

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Corner Of Fisk Street And South Broadway
Red Hook, NY
12571

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+18457586480

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