Carson Academy - Ireland

Carson Academy of Irish Dance is a World Champion Irish Dance school welcoming children from beginners through Open Championship level, with classes for ages 3 and up.

The academy offers classes in West Belfast, Newtonabbey, Mallusk, Mullingar, Dungannon and Drogheda. Younger dancers can begin their Irish Dance journey in Junior Jiggers, a fun introductory programme designed for children aged 3–8.

The Belfast studios are led by CLRG teachers Gerard Carson ADCRG and Michelle McKernon ADCRG. The Mullingar location is led by Fiona Gallagher ADCRG, while classes in Drogheda are taught by Lauren Finglas TCRG.

In addition to its Irish locations, the Carson Academy has sister schools in Naples, Florida, and Chantilly, Virginia (Washington, D.C. metropolitan area), offering dancers the opportunity to be part of an internationally connected academy.