About Our Company

In addition to sponsoring weekly dance classes, Applause! Applause! Performing Arts Center is home to the Aoibhneas an Rince Irish Dancers, a performing company of Irish dancers, ages 8 - 50-something. The “Joy of Dance” is both the English name and creed of the Aoibhneas an Rince Irish Dancers. The joy of exploring this dance form is expressed through the performance of Irish step and figure dancing in a mixture of the traditional and the updated, “Riverdance,” styles. This ensemble made their debut in February, 1997, at the opening night festivities for the Arena Stage production of Molly Sweeney. They have since been busy performing at local festivals and school and community events, including appearances at the American Ireland Fund Gala at the National Building Museum and with Gaelic Storm, the band featured in the movie, Titanic.

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