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Year End Recital: June 7th, 2025

Each year our students come together and perform a spectacular showcase-  This year promises to be our best yet with two shows- scheduled for Saturday June 7th, in the beautiful Theatre Orangeville- with Stage Director/Choreographer Elizabeth Thorndyke set to take the audience on the most epic adventure of music, song and dance. Inspired by Irelands […]

Irish Heritage Month Canada- Community Flag Raising

The month of March- officially “Irish Heritage Month” our local students educate and engage their community by undertaking an annual “Flag Raising” celebration, followed by a performance and proclamation by the Mayor and Council. The Irish Flag will be raised on the Municipal Flag Pole at Town Hall offices throughout March- #Walkerton #MunicipalityofBrockton #Markdale #MunicipalityofGreyHighlands […]

2025-02-24T22:45:39+00:00February 24th, 2025|Articles, Community Events, Events, History|

Fall Festivals 2024 Pumpkinfest

Our #students are excited to attend and perform at local community events #fallfairs #fallfestivals #celebrations #anniversaries – We have been invited to the following events this #Autumn #TaraFallFair #TivertonFallFair #PaisleyLegion85thAnniversaryCelebration #ErinFallFair #OntariosAwardWinningPumpkinfestSaugeenShores – #BramptonFallFair #AutismSpeaksCanadaWalkOrangeville – Our local dancers are sure to delight the crowds- check the event schedules for dates/times of our performances- #jointhefun […]

New School Year 2024-2025 Program Updates

As you embark on a new year of learning and growth- we wish you the very best as you begin another chapter. Our programs continue to evolve and we are positive this year will bring further opportunities for all ages-

We are pleased to add the “FitMama&Me” class to new and expectant Mamas- offered morning hours […]

Summer Festivals 2024

Our students are delighted to perform at local festivals #community #events #summer – Follow us on Facebook for updates- #community #irishdance #performingarts #cultural #heritage #oneworldlivingtogether

May 18th, 2024 #WorldFiddleDay #Tiverton #kincardine #brucecounty

June 8th, 2024 #ArranElderslie #25thAnniversaryCelebration #year2024 #chesley

June 8th, 2024  #Guelph&DistrictMulticulturalFestival #annualfestival #year2024 #riversidepark #guelph

July 13th, 2024 #WellingtonCountyMuseum #MulticulturalFestival #givingbackmatters #engagecommunity #multiculturalism #preserveheritage #irishdance #history #celticmusic […]

March 2024 Irish Heritage Month, Canada “official”

Its official- the month of March has been declared “Irish Heritage Month” by the Government of Canada-
Whereas, in 2004 the Government of Ontario proclaimed Bill 33: An Act proclaiming Irish Heritage Day- March 17th, the day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Irish, and Whereas, the Government of Canada marked the first official Irish […]

Hometown Christmas 2023 Brockton

Walkerton Hometown Christmas- Thursday November 16th, 2023- live music and an outdoor performance with our local #irishdance #champions performing lively jigs and reels to the sweet sounds of #celticmusic #downtown #MarketGarden Come out and join the fun! The “Reindeer Room” returns courtesy of the Walkerton Rotary Club, offering hot toddies and a wonderful selection of […]

St. Patrick’s Day March 2023 “Irish Heritage Month” Canada

Its #official March has been declared #IrishHeritageMonth #Canada Our #Irishdancers #Beginner to Open Championship are honoured to be invited to perform at various in person #communityevents #privateevents #corporateevents #Ontario #StPatricksDay2023  Bookings currently being accepted CAC “PerformingDanceTroupe #Youth14yrs-18yrs are in high demand #booknow

Contact us for further information #519-216-6647

Email: celticacademycanada@gmail.com

March Break Camp 2023 “Good Vibes Only” New Irish Dance Freestyle

Were excited to return to in person camps this year! Give your child the best start at Irish Performing arts! Our camp for Boys and Girls ages 4 years+  “Good Vibes Only” program is designed to support all aspects of a child’s development in a safe, fun and caring environment. Camps being offered in two […]

Saugeen Shores Santa Parades 2022

Our local #IrishDancers are excited to participate in the Annual #SantaClausParades #PortElgin Saturday November 26th and #Southampton Friday Dec 2nd., 2022 Theme “Christmas at the Movies” we are performing the new #RiverdanceAnimatedAdventure movie. Our dancers and music are sure to engage the community. Join in the fun start time 7pm-