Lisa Dempsey School of Dancing

Lisa Dempsey School of Dancing Join us in the spirit of traditional Irish Dance! We thank you for supporting our page and welcome you to register with our school today.

The Festival form of Irish Dancing is truly inspiring, transporting you from the captivating swirls of the slip jig to the stirring tempo of the reel. This is Irish dancing at its most pure and you should expect traditional embroidered costumes and enchanting solo and team dances accompanied by traditional Irish music. The spirit of Festival Irish Dance is inclusive and cross-community. If your ch

ild needs a little bit a confidence boost, your heart will melt when you see their little feet tapping in every room in the house. The teachers, Lisa Dempsey and Julie McIlroy, both Champion Dancers and from Larne, run the class right in the centre of Larne, from The Head of the Town Church Hall (just down the road from Larne Grammar School.) The school has been running for 23 years and teaches traditional and modern styles of festival dancing and exhibition.Bring your little ones along on Saturday mornings. The Beginner’s class starts at 10.15am and children can join us from the age of three. “It's not about the winning, it's about the taking part and working together as a school and a team to achieve your goals, but most importantly - to have fun!”

Great results from Olivia and Lia today at Glenravel festival, super dancing 💕Olivia 6th in Reel and 5th in LDJ.Lia HC ...
23/08/2026

Great results from Olivia and Lia today at Glenravel festival, super dancing 💕
Olivia 6th in Reel and 5th in LDJ.
Lia HC in Reel and 2nd in Single jig.

🌟 NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! 🌟Have you ever wanted to try Festival Irish Dancing? Now is the perfect time! 💃☘️At Lisa Dempsey...
16/08/2026

🌟 NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! 🌟

Have you ever wanted to try Festival Irish Dancing? Now is the perfect time! 💃☘️

At Lisa Dempsey School of Dancing, we provide a fun, welcoming environment where children can build confidence, make new friends, stay active, and learn exciting new skills.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Suitable for children aged 3+
✨ Bring a friend along for even more fun!

📅 Saturday Mornings
🕥 10:15am
📍 Church Hall of Larne & Kilwaughter, Larne

Whether your child dreams of performing on stage, making lifelong friendships, or simply wants to try something new, we’d love to welcome them into our dance family. ❤️

Come along, give it a go, and see why so many children fall in love with Irish dancing!

📩 Message the page for more information or simply come along on the day—we can’t wait to meet you!

🌟 NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! 🌟Have you ever wanted to try Festival Irish Dancing? Now is the perfect time! 💃☘️At Lisa Dempsey...
16/08/2026

🌟 NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! 🌟

Have you ever wanted to try Festival Irish Dancing? Now is the perfect time! 💃☘️

At Lisa Dempsey School of Dancing, we provide a fun, welcoming environment where children can build confidence, make new friends, stay active, and learn exciting new skills.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Suitable for children aged 3+
✨ Bring a friend along for even more fun!

📅 Saturday Mornings
🕥 10:15am
📍 Church Hall of Larne & Kilwaughter, Larne

Whether your child dreams of performing on stage, making lifelong friendships, or simply wants to try something new, we’d love to welcome them into our dance family. ❤️

Come along, give it a go, and see why so many children fall in love with Irish dancing!

📩 Message the page for more information or simply come along on the day—we can’t wait to meet you!

KidsActivities DanceFriends ConfidenceThroughDance BringAFriend NewStudentsWelcome

🌟 NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! 🌟Have you ever wanted to try Festival Irish Dancing? Now is the perfect time! 💃☘️At Lisa Dempsey...
30/07/2026

🌟 NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! 🌟

Have you ever wanted to try Festival Irish Dancing? Now is the perfect time! 💃☘️

At Lisa Dempsey School of Dancing, we provide a fun, welcoming environment where children can build confidence, make new friends, stay active, and learn exciting new skills.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Suitable for children aged 3+
✨ Bring a friend along for even more fun!

📅 Saturday 8th August
🕥 10:15am
📍 Church Hall of Larne & Kilwaughter, Larne

Whether your child dreams of performing on stage, making lifelong friendships, or simply wants to try something new, we’d love to welcome them into our dance family. ❤️

Come along, give it a go, and see why so many children fall in love with Irish dancing!

📩 Message the page for more information or simply come along on the day—we can’t wait to meet you!

KidsActivities DanceFriends ConfidenceThroughDance BringAFriend NewStudentsWelcome

🌟 NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! 🌟Have you ever wanted to try Festival Irish Dancing? Now is the perfect time! 💃☘️At Lisa Dempsey...
25/07/2026

🌟 NEW STUDENTS WELCOME! 🌟

Have you ever wanted to try Festival Irish Dancing? Now is the perfect time! 💃☘️

At Lisa Dempsey School of Dancing, we provide a fun, welcoming environment where children can build confidence, make new friends, stay active, and learn exciting new skills.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Suitable for children aged 3+
✨ Bring a friend along for even more fun!

📅 Saturday 8th August
🕥 10:15am
📍 Church Hall of Larne & Kilwaughter, Larne

Whether your child dreams of performing on stage, making lifelong friendships, or simply wants to try something new, we’d love to welcome them into our dance family. ❤️

Come along, give it a go, and see why so many children fall in love with Irish dancing!

📩 Message the page for more information or simply come along on the day—we can’t wait to meet you!

10/07/2026
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02/06/2026

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✍️ A little reminder for dancers…

Corrections can be hard to hear sometimes.

From teachers, judges, coaches, parents, whoever it may be.

It’s easy to take them personally, especially when you care so much and you’re already trying your best.

But most corrections are not a criticism of who you are.
They’re information. They’re direction.

They’re often someone saying,
“I see more in you.”

And deep down, you know there are no magic fixes. No instant turnout, no overnight stamina, no quick way to build confidence, strength, consistency, or resilience.

First you have to notice it yourself. Then you have to keep working at it. It takes time, repetition, and patience.

Behind so many dancers are teachers who are thinking, planning, correcting, encouraging, adjusting, and trying to bring out the best in every single student.

So maybe today is a good day to pause and say thank you.

Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your commitment.
Thank you for caring enough to correct us.
Thank you for seeing what we’re capable of.

Tag a teacher you’re grateful for today ♥️

Some pictures for Larne Open festival, well done girls hard work paying off 💕🥰
17/05/2026

Some pictures for Larne Open festival, well done girls hard work paying off 💕🥰

Some photos from Larne Local competition great dancing girls and fantastic results 🥰
04/05/2026

Some photos from Larne Local competition great dancing girls and fantastic results 🥰

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Larne
BT402AD

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
7pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 6pm
7pm - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+447899965805

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