Irish Dance Idaho

What a SUMMER! ☘️ From Ireland to Idaho and back, our dancers worked their way through 50 days of practice, plus some bonus activities celebrating Irish culture and American heritage!

We celebrated their achievements at the studio tonight with a viewing of Luck of the Irish!

Congrats, dancers! We love watching you grow!
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Something special is coming this September...

Irish Dance Idaho is celebrating our 3rd Annual Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day! 🎶☘️

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Kleiner Park Bandshell

Bring a friend, bring a lawn chair, and come celebrate Irish dance, music, culture, and community with us!

Since 2005, we've believed that learning the history and traditions of Irish dance is just as important as learning the choreography and steps!

This summer, IRISH DANCE IDAHO has been diving into our heritage, celebrating the rich culture, history, and traditions. Join us with a few fun facts for you to enjoy! ☘️

From paddleboards to the dance floor, IRISH DANCE IDAHO has been moving and grooving all summer long! ☀️

Attention IDI dancers: There are 24 days left in the challenge! Keep working hard and logging your practices!

Where have your summer adventures taken you so far? 🗺️ Comment if you want, or just keep making those memories!

Today we had the opportunity to dance at the beautiful Hidden Springs Historical Barn for the Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Branch library!

Fun facts:
• The barn was built around 1865 by Philip Schick.
• It is believed to be the oldest standing barn in Ada County.
• It has been beautifully maintained and lovingly preserved.
• To keep it preserved, we put down our Marley floor to help protect the gorgeous wood floor... and it was still deafening! 😂 What a floor! It might be among our favorites!

It was an honor to share Irish dancing culture and heritage with the library today. Thank you so much for having us. We loved every minute of it! ☘️💚

As part of our Long Journey Home Summer Challenge, we're taking inspiration from Ireland through dance, music, food, and all kinds of adventures.

One activity we couldn't resist? A photo shoot inspired by our friends at .

Were we completely captivated by their stunning studio photos? Absolutely.

Were we a tiny bit jealous? Also absolutely. 😆

We're choosing to call it inspiration.

Here are a few of our favorite shots, and a big thank you to for the creative spark! ☘️

What do Irish dancers, fairy wings, classic cars, and Idaho history have in common?
Apparently, Idaho City!

We had a wonderful day performing at the Boise Basin Library's Fairy Festival and exploring everything this charming little town has to offer.

We love the Fairies and Gnomes festival put on by the Boise Basin Library and loved hearing Caldwell Police Pipes and Drums!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, cheered us on, and helped make the day so special. We already can't wait for next year! ☘️

Boise Basin Library Caldwell Police Honor Platoon

Have you ever listened to Long Journey Home by The Chieftains?

It gets me every time.

Inspired by the story of Irish immigration, our own Irish heritage, and the celebration of America's 250th birthday, we're excited to introduce our 2026 Summer Challenge: Long Journey Home.

Students will embark on a symbolic journey from Ireland to Idaho and back to Ireland by completing:

☘️ 50 days
☘️ 15 minutes each day
☘️ Practice, drills, stretching, and skill-building

Every practice session moves them a little farther along the journey, honoring the courage, perseverance, and hope carried by those who crossed an ocean in search of a new life.

It's a challenge about consistency, growth, and remembering the paths that brought us here.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to stop listening to that song before I start crying again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYJQslYE8g4

Behind every pointed toe is someone cheering from the sidelines, driving to class, finding the other shoe, tying the other shoe, packing snacks, and applauding - and sometimes even joining the dance!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the dance moms, grandmas, aunts, and helpers who make the magic happen. ☘️💚