Welcome

Welcome to O’Shea-Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance. We are a family-run, student-oriented school for dancers of all ages and abilities. Established in Ireland in 1954 and in Boston in the 1960s, we are proud to be one of the longest-running Irish dance companies in the United States.

We have classes for boys and girls age four and up, beginner to championship level, and we also offer ceili and step dancing classes for adults. Our six professional teachers are certified with An Coimisiun in Dublin, Ireland, and have years of experience creating a fun and disciplined learning environment that encourages each dancer to develop his or her skills through hard work and respect.

Our mission is not only to share our love of Irish dance, culture, and heritage, but to foster self esteem, a healthy mind and body, teamwork, confidence, and coordination in our dancers.

In addition to teaching classes, we help each dancer find ways to perform at his or her comfort level in individual and team competitions, performances, non-competitive events, and summer camps.

what they say

"O'Shea Chaplin is an outstanding dance school. I have been dancing for 5 years under Rita's guidance, I have been able to exceed all my own personal goals for dance."

Jill Martyn

 

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O'Shea-Chaplin News

Fall Classes

Fall classes start back up on September 7. To receive an info packet just email us your mailing address and we'll send you everything you need to start irish step!!!

Congrats National Placers

Congrats to our 21 solo dancers and 2 teams that placed at nationals in Orlando! We are sooooo proud of all of you!!!

Summercamp Information

Summercamps are open to new students. They are a great way to try out our dance program!!!

August 2,3,4,6 , 6-8pm,for beginner and novice dancers at the Norwood K of C, Nichols St., Norwood

August 9-12, 6-8pm, for beginner and novice dancers at St. Mary's school, Washington St., Winchester

August 23-26, 6-8p, for beginner and novice dancers at St. Patrick's school, Rt 114, Lawrence

Congratulations to our Senior Girls and Ceili team

Congratulations to our 9 senior girls and senior ceili team that medalled at the All Irelands in Killarney, we are so proud of you!!!

Congratulations to Kyril Wolfe 13th, Conor O'Brien 6th, Clare O'Brien 24th, Alana O'Brien 31st, and Aaron Fallon 7th at Worlds in Scotland, way to go !!!

Entrees for our class feis May 29 are due now.

Summercamp fees are due in class by June 1st.