FD Academy of Irish Dance

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Website | 07756 813314
Bridgewater Studios, First Floor Bridgewater Mill, Legh St, Eccles, Manchester M30 0RY, UK

Opening Hours:
Monday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of Bridgewater Studios, First Floor Bridgewater Mill, Legh St, Eccles, Manchester M30 0RY, UK
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Looking for a new hobby for your child? Why not give Irish dancing a go!

Irish dancing is a traditional style of dancing originated from Ireland. It includes solo dancing, as well as team dances such as a ceili dance. Even though Irish dancing has been around for centuries, the dancing style has definitely evolved over the years with more modern choreography being performed by groups such as Prodijig and within more recent Riverdance or Lord of the Dance shows.

FD Academy of Irish Dance offers children 4 years and over the opportunity to give this exciting dance style a go in a fun, friendly and welcoming environment.

Children are taught the traditional steps & more modern steps, and are supported to reach their potential and achieve their dancing goals – building confidence, making new friends and having lots of fun along the way!

Classes take place at Bridgewater Studios, Bridgewater Mill, Legh Street, Eccles, M30 0UT.  

Our dance home is only a short 10 minute drive from Manchester City Centre, and we have dance classes for beginners through to championship level. 

We pride ourselves in the community feel we have built through our dancing families, and we can’t wait to welcome you    into our school. 

Don’t hesitate to get in touch for more information or to book a class. 

Google Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (8 total ratings)

Zoe Foster
5 Star
I would highly recommend FD Academy of Irish Dance to everyone. My 4 year old daughter absolutely enjoys it each week. Her confidence has come on leaps and bounds. Faye teaches her things through fun games and activities and she cannot wait to go back week on week. Throughout lockdown Faye has continued on zoom and also sent us some videos to watch and practise at home. Faye is so patient and lovely and very professional, putting so much effort into the children and everything she does. My daughter also attended a workshop on a weekend when restrictions eased and she had so much fun.
Thursday 4th February 2021
Andrea Ingham
5 Star
My granddaughters absolutely love Irish dancing with Faye. They have been dancing for a few years now and have come on tremendously. Faye has the patience of a saint and is lovely with all the children, encouraging them to do their best. Classes are always fun and appropriate for each age group. It’s a chance for children to make new friends in a warm, friendly and safe environment where they will learn amazing and intricate dance steps. Definitely worth every penny.
Thursday 4th February 2021
Becky Froggatt
5 Star
My daughter can be a little shy so thought I’d try these dance classes to bring her out of her shell more. Faye is such a lovely dance teacher who is so friendly and patient and put my daughter at ease. She absolutely loves going to the classes and her confidence is growing after every lesson! would highly recommend the dancing academy!
Thursday 4th February 2021
Leigh Lord
5 Star
My daughter Evie fell in love with Irish dancing after one session with Faye at the FD Academy! She loves the music, the steps, the freedom, spending time with her friends and of course the amazing Faye! She recently took her first dancing grades too and although nervous did a fabulous job as did all the other amazing dancers from the Academy. Thanks Faye.
Thursday 4th February 2021
Kelly Fidler
5 Star
My Son attends Faye's Irish Dance School and absolutely loves it!! He looks forward to attending each week. Faye is a lovely dance teacher and very professional. I would most certainly recommend Faye's dance school to any aspiring Irish dancers!
Thursday 4th February 2021