Clann Ríoga Irish Dance Academy USA

Kristin Butke Irish Dance is proud to announce its merger with two incredible schools:

• John Lonergan Academy – Munster, Ireland
• Smith Boylan Academy – Leinster, Ireland

Our partnership over the last few years has proven to be strong, loyal, and supportive. This deep commitment is why we have chosen to become one unified school. We are delighted for our dancers to finally come together as one!

Collectively, we now operate as:
CLANN RÍOGA, Ireland & USA

We are so excited for this journey together as one amazing team and dance family!

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Aros Convery- our newest prelimary champion dancer, winning 2 future champ competitions at Kalahari Feis and Jungle feis with 300! Welcome to PC: keep up that great work ethic!

So much fun with these young ladies. They manage school, dance, work, relationships, getting their drivers licenses, and extra activities. Blessed to be their coach and watch them grow into young adults. They had such fun on the worlds stage! Well done!
Thanks John Lonergan and for all the ceili help.
Thank you Prime Dress Designs for their costumes.
Thank you Robinson for alterations and Cindy Clarkson for costume organizing.

Samantha and Olivia: So very proud of you two gorgeous young ladies!! We have loved watching you grow up and cannot believe you are seniors. Amazing dancing from you both, placing 78th an 80th in the world!! We hope you enjoyed the World stage because we loved watching you grace it with elegance and power!
Thank you John Lonergan and Louise Smith for encouraging them to be their best.
Thank you Target Training - Irish dance strength & conditioning and From Head to Toe Academy for their cross training.

10th in the WORLD for these girls u16!! What a team! Only 4 months together, crushing goals, and a few top 4 scores!! So proud of their work and dedication! Congrats to: Abby, Vesper, Madeleine, Gabby, Natalie, Samantha, Joie, Sophie, Ciara

Thank you John Lonergan and Smitj for all the amazing Céilí feedback and comments to make us world class 🌎

Thank you Jen Robinson for all the costume alterations and Cindy Clarkson for the team organization

Thank you Shaun Boyle for their hair and make up.

And such fun celebrating at Top Golf!

Some performances stay with you forever. Garet’s set at Worlds was one of them—pure rhythm, pure music, pure soul. 🎶
4 Worlds, 4 Globes, and a level of determination that is simply inspiring. Your work ethic is unmatched, and your resilience defines your character far more than any trophy. Keep chasing those dreams. We are so proud of you- 2nd in the World! Remember the why- Hold on to the love of the dance ❤️

This success doesn’t happen alone. Forever grateful to the team behind the magic:
John Lonergan – You give him the best of you and know exactly what he needs.
Louise Smith– Thank you for your guidance and for always believing in him.
The Irish Dance Coach – James, we are grateful that you push him to be stronger with your challenging workouts .
Target Training - Irish dance strength & conditioning and From Head to Toe Academy for the cross training
Dr. Mitch for mindset coaching and keeping him focused between rounds.

To our family and dance friends—thank you for showing up and bringing the energy. Your support means everything.

Great job to Maeve, 75th in the World! 🌎You have made big strides this year and we can’t wait to see what next for you! Keep up the good work!
Thank you John Lonergan and Louise Smith for all you do.
Thank you From Head to Toe Academy and Target Training - Irish dance strength & conditioning for all the cross training.
Thank you SJS hair and beauty for her new look! We love it!! Shaun Boyle

47th in the WORLD!!! 🌎 So proud of Gabby! You’ve worked harder than ever this year and so delighted to see you recall! Only upwards from here!
Thank you John Lonergan and Louise Smith for helping her be her best!
Thank you Target Training - Irish dance strength & conditioning and From Head to Toe Academy for the cross training.
Thank you John Carey Design for her stunning new dress! We love it!

5 months of hard work and LOTS of arm exercises, drills, videos, and practice and these girls are 9th in the WORLD!!!! 🌎
U13 girls ceili: Caeli Keeleigh Katie Kathleen Ciara Charlotte Maeve Scarlett Addi!

Thank you John Lonergan and Louise Smith for all your guidance and experience.
Thank you Prime Dress Designs for their amazing costumes. 💙💚
Thank you SJS HAIR & BEAUTY for their hair and make up.
Thank you to everyone who drilled and practiced them and gave comments the last 5 months: Tierra, Katia, Moira, & Ava.
Thank you Jen Robinson for all the costume alterations and Cindy Clarkson for all the team organization.
Thank you parents for your support
Dance fam is the best.