17/03/2026
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!
Happy St Patrick’s Day from our family to yours ☘️💚
Our senior dancers got the opportunity to teach Arcady Hall residents a few different traditional Irish Dances.
Maith sibh!
15/03/2026
Getting an early start on the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! ☘️💚
This weekend, the Gaelic Dancers have been spreading Irish cheer, music, and culture around our community, performing at local rest homes and the Laura Fergusson Trust. It’s always such a joy to share the spirit of Ireland, bring smiles, and celebrate together through dance. 🇮🇪✨
May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall softly upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
23/11/2025
Today some of our older Gaelic Dancers had the pleasure of performing at the Christchurch Irish Society Christmas Luncheon. It was a pleasure to meet Ciara Jo Hanlon who is the 2025 New Zealand Rose. Thanks to the Christchurch Irish Society for inviting us 💚
23/09/2025
Céad Míle Fáilte,
This year is a very special one for our dance family as we celebrate 75 years of the Gaelic Dancers.
We are delighted to invite you to join us in our Anniversary celebrations.
We kick start the weekend off with our annual Reel Time concert on Saturday, 8th November at 2.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. We are expecting these to sell out, so get in early and secure your tickets while you can.
CALLING ALL EX-DANCERS:
We extend a warm welcome to you and your family to attend our special luncheon on Sunday, 9th November at the Garden Restaurant Buffet, Garden Hotel Restaurant, 110 Marshland Road, Shirley.
Tickets are essential and again limited, so please let us know if you would like to attend.
Prices will be as follows:
Adults: $41 head
Children: 5-12 years $25 head
1-4 years $12 head
Please reply by return email to let us know if you and your family would like to attend our show and/or luncheon.
Tickets will not be issued until payment is made. Money can be deposited directly into our bank account. Please keep payments for show tickets and luncheon separate for our accounting purposes.
Bank Account Name: The Gaelic Dancers School
Number: 03-1707-0036669-000
Please use Reel Time or Lunch as Ref, along with your name
Looking forward to a special weekend celebrating our Gaelic Dancers family.
Please feel free to share this invite with any ex-dancers that you are still in contact with.
03/06/2025
The Gaelic Dancers performed at the Christchurch United Gymnastics Club’s Autumn Glory Gala on Monday.
Thank you for letting us showcase a few of our dances 🩷
17/03/2025
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Gaelic Dancers! ☘️
Over the past three days, our dancers have been spreading Irish cheer, performing at retirement homes, a preschool, and the Laura Ferguson Brain Trust. It has been a privilege to share the joy of Irish dance, bringing smiles, music, and a touch of Ireland to so many wonderful people in our community.
On this special day, we send you our warmest wishes with an Irish blessing:
“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more,
And nothing but happiness come through your door.”
Sláinte,
Gaelic Dancers
www.gaelicdancers.com
16/10/2024
Discover the magic of Irish Dance!
Join our ‘give it a go’ day!
Our friendly teachers and current dancers will guide you through the basic steps, ensuring you get a taste of this vibrant dance form.
A warm, welcoming environment for dancers of all ages and levels. Parents, caregivers and siblings are always welcome to stay during dance classes.
Friday 22nd and 29th November 5-6pm
Scottish Society Hall
See you there!
13/10/2024
Christchurch's oldest Irish Dancing School presents our annual Irish dance show!
Gaelic Dancers present Doigh Nadair, The Way of Nature!
October 19th
2pm and 7pm
Adults $10
Children $5
Preschool free (if sitting on parents lap)
There are door sales at the show
Cash or bank transfer is available
Plus yummy food at intermission and cool raffle prizes