Students of all ages enjoy learning the art of Irish step dancing at the Emerald School of Irish Dance. Competitive classes for Beginners through Championship are available for serious competitors.  Or maybe you are looking for the fun of a recreational class for children to adult age.  Studios are located in Dallas, Lewisville, and Arlington.

Directors:
Emily Touzin 972-385-1222  Leslie Middleton, TCRG 972-874-0360

emeraldschool@verizon.net
            
Southern Region Oireachtas 2011
Congratulations to our dancers who competed in the 2011 Southern Region Championships in Orlando, Fl, December 1-4.  We sent 14 dancers this year and we are so proud of all of them!

Several top 10 finishes and 3 dancers only 1 spot away from qualifying for the 2012 World Championships!  Many competitions had over 100 competitors.

Special congratulations to our dancers who qualified for the National Championships!

Keenan Middleton  6th place
Mayme Fanning 8th place
Maggie McMahon 10th place
Sarah Holland 14th place
Nicole Zimmerer 20th place
Gabby Sharpe 22nd place
Aidyn Fields  26th place
Joy Wilkerson 26th place
Caitlin Middleton 30th place
Natalie Zimmerer 32nd place


Emerald Bluebonnet Feis
Emerald Bluebonnet Feis 2012
Join us for our 5th annual feis sponsored by the Emerald Irish Dance and Cultural Society.
New date: May 11-12, 2012

North Texas Irish Festival 2012
Emerald Stage
March 2 - 4       

Special performance with Eileen Ivers Saturday 8:15 pm on the Shannon Stage.

Performances by Adult Company and Championship dancers on Saturday at 3:00.

Performances by Emerald Dance Company and students on Sunday at  12:00 and 3:00 on the Emerald Stage.   
New Beginner Class!
Wednesday, April 18 - May 23, 2012.    7:30 pm
For dancers with no previous Irish dance experience.
For tuition information or to register email emeraldschool@verizon.net or call 972-874-0360.
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Southern Region Oireachtas 2009
Congratulations to all of our dancers who competed in the 2009 Southern Region Championships in Dallas.  You danced well and we are so proud of you!

Special congratulations to Marissa Dunleavy who qualified for the World Championships!

And to our dancers who qualified for the National Championships as well!

Keenan Middleton  7th place
Marissa Dunleavy 7th place
Samanth Moon 9th place
Michaela Heideman 14th place
Sarah Holland 16th place
Bronte Steen 20th place
Caitlin Middleton 22nd place
Elizabeth Agnew 23rd place
Kelsey Scales 25th place
Aidyn Fields Recall
Caroline DeWree Recall
Silver Sinnott Recall

And our teams:
Under 12 Girls 8-hand  4th place
Under 12 Girls 4-hand 11th place
15 & O Girls 4-hand 11th place

Southern Region Oireachtas 2010
Congratulations to all of our dancers who competed in the 2010 Southern Region Championships in Washington D.C.  We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to our National Qualifiers!

Keenan Middleton  6th place
Alexandra Rapp 23rd place
Nicole Zimmerer 23rd place
Aidyn Fields  24th place
Caitlin Middleton 26th place
Maggie McMahon 28th place
Caitlin Daniels 35th place

And our team:
Under 12 Girls 4-hand 14th place