Lenihan has been an established part of Connecticut’s dance community for almost 4 decades.
2024 Southern Connecticut State Feis
Sunday Nov 3 2024
Harry B. Flood Middle School, Stratford CT
Harry B. Flood Middle School, Stratford CT
Passing on the tradition of Irish Dance
Lenihan School of Irish Dance is Connecticut’s premiere Irish dance school. We provide a fun, inspiring environment for children and adults to learn Irish dance. Whether you choose to Irish dance recreationally or to achieve championship status, as many of our dancers have, Lenihan is the place to achieve your goals as well as gain lifelong friendships!
Students of the Lenihan School of Irish Dance are recognized and praised throughout the state for their outstanding performances. They are featured performers at festivals, weddings, fundraisers and a variety of other occasions. The Lenihan School has appeared on national and local television, and has performed with internationally known Irish talent such as Ronan Tynan, Black 47, Eileen Ivers, Searson, Stocktons Wing, The Elders, Cathie Ryan, Hal Roach, the New Haven Ballet and the Trinity Irish Dance Company.
Excellent training and dedication make Lenihan dancers champions. Year after year, our dancers bring home medals and trophies from New England Regionals, North American Championships, European Nationals, and All Ireland Championships. Additionally Lenihan dancers excel as international competitors when they earn the honor to dance at World Championships. The Lenihan School of Irish Dance also has the distinction of winning over 78 World Championship Medals in both solos and teams.
The Lenihan Philosophy
Fun
A number one priority for our students: have fun. There is nothing more important to us than seeing the happiness of students enjoying time with their dance family while learning.
Fitness
Fitness is on the minds of parents these days. Keeping active leads to good habits and healthy kids (and grownups). Irish Dance is a sport that will get students feet moving and heart pumping.
Dedication
Students will learn the personal benefit of putting time and effort into the dance. A most positive lesson to learn is that Lenihan students can do what they put their minds to.
Teamwork
Students are taught and encouraged to aim for their personal best. Students will not only achieve this, but they will also have opportunities to take their talent and learn how to contribute to the accomplishments of a group.
What's happening
The accomplishments of Lenihan students are recognized throughout Connecticut and around the globe. Our dancers medal in New England, North American and worldwide.
Dance for Lenihan
For girls and boys 3 years old up to adulthood, Lenihan offers a variety of class options and locations. Our focus is scheduling classes that work for our students.
Congratulations to our North American 1st place Champion.
Táimid chomh bródúil as Erin!
Erin Duffy-Lacy’s dedication and accomplishments as an award-winning Irish Dancer continue to awe and inspire those who know and love her.
Our Instructors
Founder/Instructor
Patty K. has been a world renowned instructor of Irish Dance over fifty years and bringing the art of Irish Dance to Fairfield County CT was her dream.
Assistant Director/Principal Instructor
Patty K.’s daughter, Meghan, has taken the school’s reputation to great heights. An accomplished Irish Dance instructor she’s committed to sharing her love of the dance with her students.
Lead Instructor
Erin Collins began dancing for Lenihan the age of 6. She now dedicates her time to teaching other students at the Lenihan School of Irish Dance.
Become a Part of the Lenihan Team
Year-round open enrollment, flexible scheduling
Call Meghan Lenihan at (203) 261-6656
Call Meghan Lenihan at (203) 261-6656