Welcome to Celtic Academy, a leading sports club located in Perth, Western Australia. Specialising in Irish Dance, Celtic Academy offers classes for all ages and stages, providing a fun and engaging environment for dancers to learn and grow.
Irish Dancing is a captivating dance form characterised by intricate footwork, fast-paced movements, and precise timing. With a rich history and strong sense of tradition, it has gained immense popularity worldwide since the iconic Riverdance performance in 1994. At Celtic Academy, we offer both solo and team dancing, including traditional ceili dancing and contemporary choreography.
Situated in East Victoria Park, just south of the Swan River and near Perth's CBD, Celtic Academy is conveniently located for dancers in the area. Our classes run throughout the week, providing flexibility and convenience for our students. We are proud to be registered with AIDA Inc. – Australian Irish Dancing Association, as well as An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha - The World Irish Dancing Commission in Dublin, Ireland.
At Celtic Academy, our emblem is the Crann Bethadh, or the Tree of Life. The Celts believed that this tree possessed special powers and symbolised qualities such as wisdom, strength, and longevity. In line with this symbolism, Celtic Academy aims to nurture its students, helping them set and achieve goals, build self-confidence, and develop lifelong friendships.
Founder Siobhan Collis, an experienced dancer with over 20 years of experience, is passionate about passing on her love of Irish dancing to the next generation. Siobhan began her Irish dance journey at the Joyce Studio in Perth and continued her training at Trinity Studio for 12 years. She is a Teagascóir Choimisiúin le Rinci Gaelacha (Commission Certified Irish Dance Teacher) and holds Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Exercise Rehabilitation Science degrees from the University of Western Australia. Siobhan is also an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with expertise in exercise rehabilitation and strength and conditioning.
At Celtic Academy, we offer a variety of classes designed to cater to all ages and stages, including adults. Our “Mammy & Me” class is a great introduction to Irish dance for 2-3 year olds and encourages coordination skills, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, and motor development. Parents are encouraged to participate in the class as well. For beginners aged 3-5, our “Pre-Jiggers” class focuses on music, rhythm, and simple Irish dance steps, providing a fun learning experience.
Graduates of the Pre-Jiggers class can join the “Little Jiggers” class to learn beginner dances in their light shoes, taking their dancing skills to the next level.
At Celtic Academy, we believe that Irish Dancing is not just about the dance itself, but also about building friendships and having fun. We guarantee that our classes will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
To join us at Celtic Academy and experience the joy of Irish Dance, please visit our studio at 4/5 Milford St, East Victoria Park, or contact us at celticacademyperth@gmail. Com or 0403 211 941.
We look forward to dancing with you at Celtic Academy!