Eleventh Annual Irish Arts Center NYC Dance Festival

Sunday, May 6 | 1 pm - 8 pm

Riverside Park South 
Pier 1 at W 70th Street 

Come out to the pier to enjoy a day of great Irish dancing! 

Led by Artistic Director Niall O’Leary, T.C.R.G., the Festival is now a start-of-summer tradition when it kicks off the Summer on the Hudson series at Riverside Park South! This celebration of Irish dance and culture is not to be missed, featuring performances from top Irish dance companies from New York and around the country, dance classes for children and adults, music sessions, Irish language classes, a singing circle, children’s face painting, Irish craft vendors and a lively evening-ending céilí for all!

Bring your dancing shoes—the entire day is free and open to all!

featuring

Donny Golden Dancers  |  Niall O’Leary Dance Troupe 

Darrah Carr Dance  | Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance 

Hagen School of Irish Dance  |  Keltic Dreams 

 

Live Traditional Music by Martin O’Connell and Guests

 

Photography Competition

In addition to the usual family fun, this year’s IAC Dance Festival introduces a special photography competition, which gives children and young people the opportunity to try out their skills and capture all the color and atmosphere of the day.