Gibbons Academy of Irish Dance

Watch us at Meanwood Park Festival this Saturday! 🩵

🤩 What a line up! 🤩

Here’s what you can expect on our even bigger and better main stage this year!

There’s something for everyone and this year Sean has organised something pretty special to close us out….. 💃 🪩 🕺

This Saturday 20th June!

Get on your dancing shoes and see you in the park! 🩵

💫 Lord of the Dance 💫

Our dancers had an amazing time this weekend watching Lord of the Dance Bradford Live 💃🏻

Thank you to the cast who took time out to chat to the girls and have photos with them ❤️

The girls have come away feeling so inspired by the fantastic show and your kind words and encouragement 💫

❤️ North East of England Championships ❤️
What an amazing morning our four girls that travelled to Newcastle!

100% personal bests and improvements from the last Feis 🌟

Excellent performances, new dances tried, more grade movements and podium places 💫
Super proud girlies - well done! ❤️🩵🖤

Happy Birthday to the Leeds Irish Centre ☘️
An important hub for the Irish Community in Leeds 💚

A Very Special Birthday Today…

Today marks the 56th anniversary of the official opening of the Irish Centre in Leeds. Over the past 56 years, it has become far more than just a building—it has been the heart of a community, a place where friendships have been formed, relationships have blossomed, and memories have been made.

The Irish Centre has hosted generations of music, dancing, céilís, gala evenings, sporting events, dinner dances, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, fundraising nights, community gatherings, and countless social occasions. Its halls have welcomed musicians, performers, sports teams, volunteers, families, and visitors from near and far.

For many, it has been a home from home—a place to celebrate achievements, share traditions, support one another, and keep Irish culture and heritage alive in Leeds. Packed dance floors, memorable concerts, sporting celebrations, county gatherings, Christmas parties, and lifelong friendships have all been part of its rich history.

Behind every successful event and every treasured memory are the dedicated volunteers, committee members, staff, and supporters who have helped make the Irish Centre what it is today.

As we celebrate this special milestone, we remember not only the events that have taken place over the years, but also the thousands of people whose lives have been touched by the Centre. Its legacy is built on community spirit, friendship, culture, and togetherness.

Happy 56th Birthday to the Irish Centre. Here’s to 56 years of music, sport, culture, celebrations, friendships, and unforgettable memories—and to many more years to come.

☘️ 56 years of community. 56 years of culture. 56 years of friendship. 56 years of memories. ☘️

Careers day at school, what do you go as…… an Irish Dance Teacher of course! 🌟

Happy to be inspiring the next generation of TCRG’s ❤️🩵🖤

Mille & Orla, you nailed it! 🤩

Looking forward to performing Meanwood Park Festival again this year - 20th June! 🩵❤️🖤

The main stage is back this year and we have even more amazing musical talents!
Absolutely love this shot from last year - gibbonsacademy peeking out at the huge crowd!

Super proud of our girls that danced at the The Manchester Bee Feis today 🐝

Brilliant dancing and confidence on stage!
Fantastic to see each of you progress yet again 🩵❤️🖤

Congratulations to our Dancer of the Term - Olivia! 🌟
For working super hard to learn new dances, prepare for her next Feis and working on her confidence 🤩

Keep up the hard work ❤️🩵🖤