Irish dance in a fun, structured environment. Heather McClanahan Ackerman, ADCRG - Emily Major, ADCRG The McClanahan School of Irish Dance was founded in 1997.
There are dancers enrolled from all over the Louisville, Southern Indiana, and surrounding areas.
04/06/2026
☘Registration is open for our Intro to Irish Dance Summer Camp ☘
- Learn the basics of Irish dancing
- Create Irish Arts & Crafts
- Enjoy some Irish storytelling
- Receive a free camp t-shirt
Session 1: June 9-11
Session 2: June 23-25
Perfect for children ages 4-12.
No dance experience necessary.
Discount for siblings.
Pre-registration required at McClanahanIrishDance.com
03/30/2026
Worlds Day 💚🌍
Iris danced two strong, beautiful rounds today and gave it her all on that stage. ✨
While she didn’t make the final recall, we could not be more proud of her—her hard work, dedication, and the incredible improvement she’s shown this season have been amazing to watch. 💫
This is just the beginning, and her future is so bright. 💚
03/29/2026
Tomorrow is the BIG day!! 🌍✨
Iris takes the stage at the World Championships and we could not be more proud! 💚
Last practice ✔️
Hard work ✔️
Dedication ✔️
Now it’s time to shine ✨
Go out there and do what you love, Iris—we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💫
03/28/2026
The McClanahan Fam had the BEST night out at Riverdance 30 on Wednesday! ✨🍀
From start to finish, the show was absolutely spectacular and the dancing… just WOW. So inspiring to watch such incredible talent on stage!
Moments like this — cheering, laughing, and sharing our love of dance together — are what make this team so special. 💚
We left feeling inspired, motivated, and even more excited for what’s ahead!
03/19/2026
What a St. Patrick’s Day to remember ☘️💚
From the parade to performances all across Louisville, our dancers were BUSY—and we loved every minute of it! ✨
So proud of this crew for bringing the energy, the smiles, and a whole lot of Irish spirit everywhere they went.
We had an absolute blast celebrating all over the city! 🍀
A little St. Patrick’s Day throwback from these two who clearly had the moves even back then. 💚
03/12/2026
☘☘☘Looking forward to celebrating our favorite holiday with community performances across the city over the next few days! ☘☘☘
03/07/2026
What a weekend for Team McClanahan! ☘️💚
Huge congratulations to Iris on her 1st place win at the Lavin Cassidy Feis last weekend! 🏆 Her dedication, focus, and hard work are shining through as we head into the final weeks of preparation for the World Irish Dancing Championships.
The countdown to Worlds is on, and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s keep working hard and carrying that McClanahan spirit all the way to the world stage! 🌍✨
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02/21/2026
🍀 Ceili Success! 🍀
What an incredible night at our McClanahan Winter Ceili! THANK YOU to our amazing dancers, families, sponsors, musicians, and volunteers who made the evening so special.
🎟️ Raffle Results:
✨ Grand Prize Winner: Maeve Downey
💵 2nd Place ($300): Shelly Salyers
💵 3rd Place ($150): Jenny Forseth
We are so proud of our McClanahan community. Thank you for showing up, supporting big, and making this event such a success! 💚
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12/31/2025
Oireachtas Photo Dump ☘️
Hard work, big smiles, and unforgettable memories.
So proud of each and every one of our dancers! 💚