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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!
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!
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