Irish Dance for All Ages & Skill Levels!

OUR FOUNDER:

Michael Farrell, TCRG founded the Farrell School of Irish Dance (FSID) in 1974 in Queens, NY and recently celebrated 50 years of instructing all levels and ages of dancers.  Farrell School dancers have performed at hundreds of Irish festivals, Off-Broadway, and at MANY private and public events.

Michael's dancing career began as a highly accomplished champion level dancer as a student of the legendary Cyril McNiff at the McNiff School in NYC.  The Farrell School of Irish Dance was opened in Queens, NY in 1974. Michael's early students would travel from as far as the Albany area to Queens weekly.  In the mid-80s, as Albany & East Durham classes grew and Michael met his future bride Jeanne, East Durham and Albany became the official locations of the Farrell School of Irish Dance.

THE CORE:

The Farrell School is a family establishment with Michael's sisters, his daughters and life long friends all taking part in sharing their love of Irish dance and music. Each is an accomplished dancer, teacher, and/or adjudicator.  Michael's wife, Jeanne, leads the school and while not a dancer herself, she has a strong understanding of the Irish dance world and also operates Head for the World, a successful and respected Irish dance supply company.

THE LEGACY:

The Farrell School is a very multi-generational institution.  Previous dancers have returned as adults, their children have danced with FSID, and now the grandchildren are part of the student base.  Some of FSID's "mature" dancers are progressing through the teacher certification process.

THE NOW:

The Farrell School encourages parents and students to be active in the Irish-American community.  Jeanne, the teachers, parents and students of FSID can be counted on to work and volunteer, oversee and organize, support and attend Irish & Irish-American cultural clubs, venues, shows, events and activities.   It's a big part of what we love about our Irish dance community!!!