Welcome to the Friends of McGahan Lees Irish Dance Academy website.
This site is intended for Irish dancers all over the world -- from pre-feis beginners to world championship contenders. Family and friends of dancers, and anyone thinking of starting Irish dancing lessons, should also find it of great interest -- especially the beginners area. Have a good look round!
Please note that this site is maintained by dancers' parents - NOT a qualified dance teacher (click 'read me!' on the top menu bar for more details).
What we hope to provide on this website is useful, practical information for dancers and their families.
What you won't get is a shortcut to becoming a great dancer. What you need for that is a supportive family, a great dance teacher, and an enormous amount of dedication and hard work, spread over a long period.
There are no shortcuts to becoming World Champion - but the final destination isn't worth a candle if you don't enjoy the journey ...
[P.S. If you're wondering about our motto "Mol An Óige Agus Tiocfaidh Sí", it's an Irish phrase that means "Praise the young and they will blossom".]
