Calgary Irish Dance

Calgary’s ONLY Open Platform Irish Dance School

Registration for 2026/2027 is OPEN

September Trial Classes now available for new Beginners

You don’t need to be Irish to Irish Dance! We are a studio for dancers from 4+ offering recreational and competitive youth Classes located in SW and SE Calgary.

Our Kids Classes

The studio runs weekly classes for Pre-Beginner/ Beginner, and Advanced students ages 4+. Classes focus on proper technique, traditional movements, Ceili dancing and more!

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 Vanshaw Academy of Irish Dance
  
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 Sarah Hawkes 
 
 
 
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I feel so lucky to have both my girls in Ms. Stephanie's Irish dance classes through Vanshaw Academy . Ms. Stephanie is a very talented dancer, and a knowledgeable, patient teacher. It is amazing seeing my girls confidence and dance skill blossom and grow throughout the dance season. Would highly recommend Vanshaw Academy to anyone interested in trying / continuing their love for Irish dance.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mathilde van der Merwe 
 
 
 
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My daughter fell in love with Irish dancing through Ms. Stephanie's classes at Vanshaw Academy. It is a beautiful combination of sport and art and teamdancing, with lots of opportunity for participating in local and international competitions if you want to. Loving it!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Paige Rice 
 
 
 
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My daughter absolutely loves this dance class. We’ve never taken dance classes before and she enjoys Vanshaw Academy so much that she started recruiting her friends to join as well! Ms Stephanie is absolutely great with her!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tracy Norman 
 
 
 
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A wonderful place to watch your kids turn into confident Irish dancers!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Mrs. Stephanie, and the team at Vanshaw Academy are fantastic and have done wonders for for my child. Cant wait to start the new year.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Siobhan Scherr 
 
 
 
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We love this dance class. My daughter asked to try Irish Dance at Christmas last year. Stephanie was able to get us in for a trial class and we've been a part of the program ever since. I would recommend this dance company to anyone. Thanks for a great year so far Vanshaw!!