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WELCOME TO HAWAII IRISH DANCE

Irish Dance Instruction and Performance Troupes

Soft Shoe
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Soft Shoe

Hawai’i Irish Dance performs step dancing in both soft and hard shoe. Soft shoes, or ghillies, are the Irish equivalent...

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Ceili & Set Dancing
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Ceili & Set Dancing

Ceili Dancing – Choregraphed social dancing which can include an unlimited number of couples to set routines, some of which...

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Hard Shoe
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Hard Shoe

Hawai’i Irish Dance performs step dancing in both soft and hard shoe. Hard shoes are the equivalent to an Irish...

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IRISH DANCE BASICS

  • Straight Posture

    Irish dancers keep their bodies very straight throughout the dance

  • Knees and Legs Straight

    Irish dance is very linear and there are not a lot of bends and lunges. The overall goal is to keep a very straight and upright look.

  • Toes Pointed

    Steps and kicks are all done with a pointed toe and a nice arch to the foot.

  • Arms Pinned Down at Sides

    Perhaps the most iconic part of Irish dance is that the arms are kept straight at the sides and virtually unused for most dances.

  • Legs Crossed Over

    Legs are crossed during steps and kicks, instead of side by side.

  • Up On Toes

    Get on up there! The entire dance is performed while on your tippy toes.

Irish Dance is a worldwide phenomenon, both exciting and intricate. More people than ever are discovering the joy of this beautiful cultural dance. We invite you to join us!

Moira Fischman Wilkes

School Director

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Tuesday Thursday
05:00
Adult 1 Class - Oahu
05:00
05:45

Ceili & Step Dancing - Oahu
05:00
06:45

Adult 2 Class - Oahu
06:00
08:00
06:00
Ceili & Set Dancing - Big Island
06:00
07:00
07:00
Step Dancing Soft Shoe - Big Island
07:00
07:30

Step Dancing Hard Shoe - Big Island
07:30
08:00

Tuesday

  • Adult 1 Class - Oahu
    05:00 - 05:45
  • Ceili & Step Dancing - Oahu
    05:00 - 06:45
  • Adult 2 Class - Oahu
    06:00 - 08:00

Thursday

  • Ceili & Set Dancing - Big Island
    06:00 - 07:00
  • Step Dancing Soft Shoe - Big Island
    07:00 - 07:30
  • Step Dancing Hard Shoe - Big Island
    07:30 - 08:00
No events available!

Proud Member of the Drake Irish Dance School Family

Moira Fischman Wilkes, TCRG

Moira Fischman Wilkes, TCRG

School Director / Chief Instructor
Moira was awarded her Irish dance teaching certification (TCRG) by An Comisiun le Rinci Gaelacha in 2013 and is an active member of the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America

OAHU CLASSES

Every Tuesday
Anna O’Briens Pub
2440 South Beretania Street, Honolulu

BIG ISLAND CLASSES

Every Thursday
Waimea area at Waiki’i Ranch
Please Contact Us for Directions

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In-Person Classes are Back!
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In-Person Classes are Back!

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022
Come join Hawaii Irish Dance as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
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Come join Hawaii Irish Dance as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022
COVID-19 UPDATE
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COVID-19 UPDATE

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020
Notorious! Our Latest Video Production
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Notorious! Our Latest Video Production

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020
Quarantine Fun with Hawai’i Irish Dance and Celtica!
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Quarantine Fun with Hawai’i Irish Dance and Celtica!

June 1, 2020June 3, 2020
Our Favorite Season is Here!
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Our Favorite Season is Here!

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020
Holiday Greetings
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Holiday Greetings

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019
The Greenest Season of the Year!
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The Greenest Season of the Year!

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018
Merry Christmas!!
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Merry Christmas!!

December 24, 2017December 24, 2017
Christmas Performance at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
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Christmas Performance at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Christmas Performance at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Christmas Performance at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Christmas Performance at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Christmas Performance at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

Christmas Performance at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

December 2, 2017December 25, 2017
Christmas Performance on Big Island
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Christmas Performance on Big Island

December 1, 2017December 25, 2017
Hawaii Irish Dance with the Whiskeydicks!
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Hawaii Irish Dance with the Whiskeydicks!

November 17, 2017December 25, 2017
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