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The Irish Dancers of Savannah
- a Savannah FIRST |
Our Mission
| To preserve and promote Irish culture in Savannah through dance |
Founded in 1989, the purpose of the Irish Dancers of Savannah
is to "promote and preserve Irish culture and tradition in Savannah
through dance". The IDS are devoted to "keeping the tradition alive"
by providing Irish dance lessons to children and adults and by
performing lively dance routines at various cultural, religious, civic
and private events.
Under the direction of Savannah native Maria Kenney Buckhaults,
who has been dancing for over 40 years, this hard working and
energetic group was the city's first organized Irish dance school.
The group's studio and meeting hall, known as the Irish Cultural
Center, is conveniently located in midtown Savannah, and welcomes
all of Savannah Irish to their center. Each August, the group hosts
the city's first Irish dance competition, the Historic Savannah Feis.
The IDS work in association with Rince nah' Eireann (RNE)
School of Irish Dance, one of the country's most well respected Irish
dance schools. RNE founder Sandra Connick, a certified Irish
dance instructor (TCRG), along with a highly qualified team of
non-certified instructors, humbly take pride in providing solid dance
training to their students, while instilling in them a true love of the
dance. RNE and the IDS continually produce exceptional dancers at
all levels of competitive and non-competitive Irish dance.
A true family atmosphere abounds with the Irish Dancers of
Savannah - where LOYALTY & FRIENDSHIP reign and everyone is
welcome to JOIN THE DANCE!
is to "promote and preserve Irish culture and tradition in Savannah
through dance". The IDS are devoted to "keeping the tradition alive"
by providing Irish dance lessons to children and adults and by
performing lively dance routines at various cultural, religious, civic
and private events.
Under the direction of Savannah native Maria Kenney Buckhaults,
who has been dancing for over 40 years, this hard working and
energetic group was the city's first organized Irish dance school.
The group's studio and meeting hall, known as the Irish Cultural
Center, is conveniently located in midtown Savannah, and welcomes
all of Savannah Irish to their center. Each August, the group hosts
the city's first Irish dance competition, the Historic Savannah Feis.
The IDS work in association with Rince nah' Eireann (RNE)
School of Irish Dance, one of the country's most well respected Irish
dance schools. RNE founder Sandra Connick, a certified Irish
dance instructor (TCRG), along with a highly qualified team of
non-certified instructors, humbly take pride in providing solid dance
training to their students, while instilling in them a true love of the
dance. RNE and the IDS continually produce exceptional dancers at
all levels of competitive and non-competitive Irish dance.
A true family atmosphere abounds with the Irish Dancers of
Savannah - where LOYALTY & FRIENDSHIP reign and everyone is
welcome to JOIN THE DANCE!
Our Logo The logo incorporates a harp, Celtic knotwork, and shamrocks, all of which are traditional symbols strongly tied to the history and tradition of Ireland. |
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Performances Include: St. Patrick's Day Parade and Grand Marshall events Before Princess Benedicte of Denmark Opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Yachting Events The Savannah Irish Festival Celtic Cross Ceremony Tara Feis Forsyth Festival Light the Night Arts Ashore World Peace Day Relay for Life Area television programing QVC The dancers continue to visit local schools, nursing homes and universities to demonstrate Irish dance. |
© 2008 Irish Dancers of Savannah