Camp Rince Ceol Celebrates 20 Years!

After an injury unexpectedly ended her career performing with Riverdance in the late 1990s, Sheila Ryan-Davoren was tasked with finding a new job.

She had fallen in love with touring and knew that she wanted a career that revolved around dance but did not pin her down to one place.

“I had always dreamed of opening up my own dance school, but I did not want the commitment of having to stay in one area,” Ryan-Davoren says.

“I kind of got bit by the tour bug and I wanted to travel. There was a lot of things I wanted to do.”

So, Ryan-Davoren dreamed up a summer camp for Irish Dancers.

She had fond memories of attending traditional summer camps in her childhood and saw a need for summer camps tailored specifically for Irish Dancers.

*Pictured above - Sheila welcoming their first campers 20 years ago

Irish Dancing Goes “Bollywood”

Drake School Expands to India

As Karl Drake stood in front of the towering Taj Mahal in India, wearing his black Drake Irish Dance jacket, he came to a realization. “I wouldn’t be here without Irish Dancing,” he thought.

In May of 2019 the school celebrated the 30^th anniversary of Drake Irish Dance, initially founded by Karl in Atlanta. Since then, Karl has expanded within the U.S. to Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Texas. Abroad, he’s established schools in Mexico and China.

“My dream in Ireland was to come to the states and open up a school in the states,” says Karl, who is originally from Dublin, Ireland. “I never thought I was going to go outside the states.”

Let's GOOOO to Ireland!

The Trip of a Lifetime

8 Days, 7 Nights of pure IRISH fun!

Irish Dancing Magazine announced today the 3rd annual tour of Ireland in the Summer of 2020. The trip is designed for fans of Irish Dance & Trad Irish music.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE - Secure your spot by making a deposit of $199.00 which is fully refundable thru 12/31/2019!

If you are a dancer who has dreamed of visiting Ireland or just someone who admires the Irish culture, check this out!

Open to dancers, parents, singles, grandparents, and friends who enjoy Irish Dance & Trad Irish Music. Those under the age of 18, must be accompanied by an adult.

Trip 1: Depart July 25th, Arrive into Ireland July 26th. Tour dates: July 26th-August 2nd (fly home August 2nd)

Trip 2: Depart August 1st, Arrive into Ireland August 2nd. Tour Dates: August 2nd-August 9th (fly home August 9th).