Welcome to the Malone Academy of Irish Dance; a proud member of the San Diego Irish community. We offer classes for children through adults at all levels (
We offer classes for children through adults at all levels (beginner through open championship). At the Malone Academy, we strive for well rounded dance training and, for that reason, we are in residence at San Diego's premier dance studio, the Academy of Performing Arts www.apastudios.com. Students not only have the opportunity to participate in Irish dance, but in other forms of dance. Along wit
04/07/2026
Ryan Lohmeyer, WORLD CHAMPION!
Ryan came out of retirement to dance with the on their Senior Mixed 8Hand team, and WOW, way to seize the moment! All of us at the Malone Academy are so incredibly proud of you!
HUGE Congratulations to Margaret & Katie, and all of the dancers on the Cleary Senior Mixed 8-Hand team… WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
04/06/2026
Congratulations to Conor Murphy, dancing two wonderful rounds and placing 18th overall at the World Championships this week, the 2nd highest Western Region competitor!! We are so proud of you Conor!
03/15/2026
Parade fun for Malone! Thank you for organizing a wonderful day ❤️☘️
03/15/2026
Our dancers crushed it this Friday dancing throughout San Diego!
03/15/2026
Our dancers crushed it on Friday dancing throughout San Diego!
03/01/2026
Huge shoutout to our very own Brigid Powers, Miss Colleen 2026!
03/01/2026
Show season has started!
02/10/2026
Huge shoutout to Miss Neva on her 1st overall finish this weekend at the !! Congrats Lily 3rd overall finished!
11/26/2025
In the adults 40&over we had Amy! She never fails to amaze us with her dancing and dedication to improve constantly. You put out two solid rounds that made everyone at Malone proud!
11/26/2025
No introductions are needed with Conor who came 5th in a stiff senior mens competition and qualified for the 2025 world championships! Not only has he trained incredibly hard he also balanced getting his masters and working a fellowship in San Diego!
11/26/2025
Congrats to Brigid who not only came 14th in u22 but also qualified to the North American Irish dance championship! Juggling working for 3 sports teams, getting your bachelors, and dance is no easy feat but you showed us it can be done! We are so proud of you oh and go padres
