Some footage from a show the teachers and students of the Cornell School performed at the Capitol theatre.
Learn to dance like they do in Riverdance and Lord of the Dance
The Cornell School of Irish Dance invites dancers of all ages and skill levels to experience the energy and excitement of traditional Irish dancing. Our goal at the Cornell School is to teach each dancer to the best of their ability and provide numerous opportunities for advancement. Founded in 1998 by Canadian gold-medalist Irish dancer, Devin Cornell, the Cornell School of Irish Dance offers world-class instruction in a state-of-the-art 5000 square foot dance facility.
Made popular by shows like Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, has been around for ages. The culturally rich art form has a universal appeal to both audiences and participants worldwide.
Irish Dance is a wonderful way to build confidence, be active, and have fun! Our recreational classes provide a supportive environment for all students to learn and progress at their own pace and enjoy doing so. All recreational dancers will have multiple opportunities throughout the year to perform in front of appreciative audiences.
Join one of our beginner classes today and see why kids from all over love Irish Dance.
At the intersection of sport and art is competitive dance. Dancers who enjoy competition will find plenty of opportunities in Irish Dance. With at least ten competitions within a two hour radius each year, dancers from beginner on up can compete within their experience and age levels. Irish Dance offers a competitive experience that graduates from local events, to Canadian Championships, North American Championships, and for those dedicated, the World Championships, each held yearly.
Director
An accomplished performer and retired competitor, Devin is the head instructor and founder of the Cornell School of Irish Dance. A child of the stage, Devin began dancing in Windsor at the age of seven. He moved to London at the age of ten and began studying Irish dance in Toronto, competing at national and international competitions shortly thereafter. At the height of his competitive career, Devin was the Eastern Canadian Men’s Champion and competed successfully several times at the World Championships in Ireland. In 1998, Devin was recruited to take part in the pan percussive dance troupe, Common Ground, as the lead male dancer. He went on to tour with the Celtic Dance Company of Canada as a principal in The Roots of Riverdance show a few years later. Devin founded the Celtic Fury Irish Dance Company in 2000, and shortly after presented Irish Fire: A Dancing Story of Love and Desire. The show has gone on to be performed at countless venues throughout Canada and as far away as Beijing. Devin has been the head instructor at the Cornell School of Irish Dance since 1998.
Some footage from a show the teachers and students of the Cornell School performed at the Capitol theatre.
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