Celtic Academy Irish Dance

The girls are out and about again 💃🏼

We’re dancing at the following venues today - come check us out on this beautiful winter Sunday ☀️

🏆 2026 WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆

And to round out a very successful solo weekend for the 2026 State Championships was our fabulous 11, 12 and 13 Years girls. A beautiful afternoon of dancing, some incredible PB’s, and lots of happy tears! 🥰

11 Years Girls Championship
🏅Carágh Morgan 8th Place

12 Years Girls Championship
🏆 Ruby Cullen 2nd Place 🌏
🏆 Elsie Sproull 4th Place 🌏
🏅Elliott-Jade Staples =8th Place
🏅Charlotte Stocks =8th Place
🏅Grace Nixon 10th Place
🏅Elisabeth Lotsos 12th Place
✨Mya Atkinson Championship Award

13 Years Girls Championship
🏆 Elouise Wong 2nd Place 🌏

Also acknowledging Bella, who was unable to compete due to injury, but has been a fantastic teammate while recovering and was there to cheer on all her friends ❤️‍🩹

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🏆 2026 WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆

Day 2 was another brilliant day for 💙
Our 8, 9 & 10 Years dancers took to the stage on Sunday morning and danced their little socks off 💃🏼

8 Years Girls Championship
🏅Aisling Waldon 10th Place
🏅Lauren Johnson 20th Place
🏅Imogen Fendley 26th Place

9 Years Girls Championship
🏆 Eleonora McFerran 3rd Place 🌏
🏆 Keira Wong 5th Place 🌏
🏅Charlotte Cox 8th Place
🏅Niamh Smith 13th Place
🏅Peyton Jenkins 15th Place
🏅Saoirse Di Blasi 17th Place

10 Years Girls Championship
🏅Arwen Barrier 6th Place

Special mention to Ava who was unable to compete due to injury, but was there to support her teammates ❤️‍🩹

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🏆 2026 WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆

Next up was our senior dancers. Beautiful performances from our four gorgeous young ladies, and some equally fabulous results 💫

14 Years Girls Championship
🏆 Orla Kellett 4th Place 🌏

18 Years Ladies Championship
🏆 Caitlin O’Keeffe 5th Place 🌏
🏆 Holly Quinn 7th Place

Senior Ladies 22 & Over Championship
🏆 Tara Collis 5th Place 🌏

Special mention to Kate who was unable to compete due to injury, but was a great support crew to her teammates ❤️‍🩹

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🏆 2026 WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏆

Wow, what a weekend! 🤩
So insanely proud of every single one of our dancers who graced the stage at the 2026 State Championships!

Our youngest superstars kicked off the weekend with a bang!

5 & Under Mixed Championship
🏆 Rose Almbakk 3rd Place
🏆 Conor Crawford 4th Place
🏆 Thea Edmonds 5th Place

6 Years Mixed Championship
🏆 Liliana Tripoli 2nd Place
🏅 Alyanna Paggi 12th Place

7 Years Girls Championship
🏆 Fiadh McCrann 2nd Place
🏅 Margot Hartig 8th Place

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🏆 2026 STATE SOLO TEAM 🏆

And they’re ready! A lot of excitement in the studio for our last few classes before the State Solo Championships ✨

Wishing the very best of luck to our 33 dancers who are taking to the stage this weekend.
From our super brave first-timers, to our hard-working seasoned professionals, we are extremely proud of the work that every one of our dancers has put into preparing for this years’ Championships!

Looking forward to a fantastic weekend! 💙🤍

🛡️THE WINTER SHIELD 🛡️

Well done to all our dancers who competed in The Winter Shield Championship - some wonderful dancing and results 🏆💙

Thank you The Winter Shield Championships WA Academy of Irish Dancing for putting on a fantastic Championship! 💫

Next up, State Championships! 🏆

Get into the festive spirit with Celtic Academy!🎄✨
Dropping by your favourite local Irish pub for some toe-tapping performances in celebration of Christmas in July! 🎅🏼

✨ TARA COLLIS - 5TH PLACE SENIOR LADIES 22 & OVER ✨

Amazing result for Tara at the Australian International Oireachtas! Well done on another podium finish Tara! ❤️🏆