Local & Regional Performers

Dayton’s own Scottish Pipe and Drum band, Miami Valley Pipes and Drums are a crowd favorite. You can find them performing at occasions both solemn and celebratory.

Under the direction of Mary Laffey and Anna Bumiller Boman, the award-winning Celtic Academy of Irish Dance is Dayton’s premiere Irish dance school. Voted Best of Dayton by both Dayton Magazine and Dayton dot com, the Celtic Academy is always in high demand to perform at events throughout Southwest Ohio. Certified instructors instill the values of excellence and determination in both competitive and non-competitive arenas, with students qualifying to compete, and medaling on the local, regional, national, and world Irish Dance Championship levels. The Celtic Academy offers recreational and competitive classes for youth and adult, so try out their August Summer Sampler class. For more information, visit Celtic Academy.com.

The Dwyer School of Irish Dance was founded by Kathleen Dwyer in 2011 with the mission to develop well-rounded dancers in a positive and supportive environment. With locations in both Dayton and Columbus, Dwyer School offers a competitive and recreational Irish dance program for youth and adult dancers.

The Dwyer School is home to CLRG solo regional champions, national podium placers, and multiple world championship qualifiers including Sean Dwyer, currently 6th in the World in the Men’s U21 category.

Over its 12-year history, the Dwyer School has performed on stages all over central and southwestern Ohio.

McGovern Irish Dance is home to many regional, national, and world champion dancers. Their dancers have even gone on to perform in professional Irish dance shows. They provide exceptional Irish dance instruction for youth and adults whether they are just beginning their Irish dance journey or dancing at championship levels. A wide range of classes are offered at each of their 3 studio locations in Dayton OH, Troy OH, and Lafayette IN.

This group is devoted to promoting their Irish culture and instilling the love of dance in their students. They want their students to learn strength, discipline, stamina, and confidence through competing and performing, and most importantly, they want them to love dance and have fun!

McGovern Irish Dance are very excited to dance for you today. They hope to get your toes tapping, heart jumping, and your hands clapping. It is their mission to share their experience and love of Irish dancing with each and every one of their audience members.