glasgow lands scottish festival

Grace, Tradition, and Celtic Pride in Every Step

demonstration schedule

1:00pm & 3:00pm
The Cassin Academy of Irish Dance, Maura Cassin McCarthy, Director

​12:00pm & 2:00pm
The Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance, Bridget Barcomb Dupuis, Director

For 2026 we are pleased to announce that we will again be featuring several Irish Dance Demonstrations on our Dance Stage.
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The Cassin Academy of Irish Dance and the Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance will be performing at various times in the afternoon.
In addition, some of the dancers will be featured at the 11: AM opening ceremonies. Demonstrations will be done during the day to show different levels of dancing in both hard shoes and soft shoes. Dancers will showcase steps of solo dances, group ceili dances and traditional set dances.

The two Academy directors, Maura Cassin McCarthy and Bridget Barcomb will explain the dances.

Cassin Academy teaches traditional and contemporary Irish dance for all levels. Demonstrations will be done during the day to show different levels of dancing in both hard shoes and soft shoes. Dancers will showcase steps of solo dances, group ceili dances and traditional set dances.

Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance is an all inclusive, Irish Dance school community that serves the Greater Springfield and Western Mass area. Dancers of all ages and experience welcome. Ages 4 and up, beginner through champion. We are registered members of CLRG, IDTANA, and the New England region.

What is Irish dance?

​Irish Dance is a unique, cultural dance form that has evolved into modern sport with traditional roots. It involves multiple dance forms most similar to ballet and tap. It also can be a solo dance or group dance. It is a great physical activity that will encourage muscular development, cognitive function and social skills.

Irish dance began centuries ago in Ireland. It has since blossomed into a wide world phenomenon with the introduction of programs such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Irish dance schools exist around the world: from USA, Australia, China, South Africa, Mexico, Israel and more! It is an art form that appeals to everyone…not just the Irish.