04/01/2026
The O'Neill-James School is closed from Wednesday, 1 April - Monday, 6 April. Classes will resume on Wednesday, 8 April. Enjoy every minute, and for those competing at Worlds this week, safe travels and Happy Dancing!
The O'Neill-James School of Irish Dancing is a family-run, student-oriented school offering class for all ages and abilities.
Established in Washington DC in 1969, ONJ is proud to be the longest-running Irish dance school in the Nation's Capital. The mission of the O'Neill-James School of Irish Dancing is to foster in each dancer a strong sense of self esteem, confidence, teamwork, and a healthy mind and body. Classes are available for children ages four and up, from the beginner to championship level, as well as for a
04/01/2026
The O'Neill-James School is closed from Wednesday, 1 April - Monday, 6 April. Classes will resume on Wednesday, 8 April. Enjoy every minute, and for those competing at Worlds this week, safe travels and Happy Dancing!
03/23/2026
Thanks to the Paul Springs Retirement Community for inviting us to share Irish dance at their celebration! So much fun!
03/23/2026
What a lovely article from The Catholic Standard describing how meaningful the traditions surrounding the celebration of the Solemnity of St. Patrick at St. Patrick's Church in Washington DC are for our community - including for our dancers!
03/19/2026
Where better to dance on St. Patrick's Day than on the steps of St. Patrick's Church, welcoming those coming to celebrate the Solemnity of St. Patrick (plus visitors to Washington DC who stopped to enjoy Irish dancing and a piper)! Thank you for inviting us again for one of our favorite traditions!
One of the best parts about the St. Patrick’s Day performance season is watching our youngest dancers shine. Congratulations on dancing beautifully and taking the stage with confidence -- and many thanks to the City of Falls Church Concert Band for inviting us to celebrate Irish culture with music and dance!
03/17/2026
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Stay Grand, and Happy Dancing! ☘️☘️☘️
Thank you to the Ballyshaners for the opportunity to celebrate Irish culture by dancing through the streets of Old Town Alexandria! This parade is a landmark for the start of the season - and we enjoyed every minute!
03/08/2026
Happy International Women's Day - and Happy Dancing!!!
03/07/2026
We love a parade! See you today at the Ballyshaners annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria at noon!
01/29/2026
We are open for classes tonight, following our typical Thursday schedule. While street parking may still be a bit challenging, the parking lot at The Falls Church Episcopal is clear. Please be very careful and use your best judgment about whether you feel safe! Sidewalks and secondary roads are still treacherous in some areas. If you are not able to join tonight, you can always make up a class later. Stay safe, stay grand, and happy dancing!
01/18/2026
Well done, Kathryn - congratulations on winning the Whiskey Reel! What a fantastic day at the Chocolatetown Feis!
| Monday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 3:30pm |