Welcome

The school was established in 1985 under the guidance of Mary Heavey-Quinn, T.C.R.G. Mary Heavey-Quinn, Director of the Heavey-Quinn Academy of Irish Dancing, is a member of the Irish Dance Commission in Dublin, Ireland, Irish Dancing Teacher's Association of North America and the Irish Dancing Teacher's Association of New England.

Students from the academy participate at many events throughout the area and attend numerous competitions throughout the United States. It is the goal of the Director and staff to promote the history, culture and tradition of Irish dancing and to encourage students to participate in the social and competitive environment of Irish dancing. Students at the Heavey-Quinn Academy of Irish Dancing learn the art of traditional Irish step dancing. Dancers will learn the reel, jig, hornpipe along with Ceili or team dancing. Students are taught placement, timing and proper body carriage while building strength and perseverance.

Staff

Mary Heavey-Quinn, T.C.R.G. [Director ] Mary Heavey-Quinn has been teaching Irish dancing for over twenty five years. Mary danced competitively in the Boston area over 20 many years. She is a member of the Irish Dance Commission in Dublin, Ireland, the Irish Dancing Teacher’s Association of North America and the Irish Dancing Teacher’s Association of New England.

Kathleen Flaherty, T.C.R.G. Kathleen, a graduate of Dean College School of Dance, has been dancing for over twenty years. She has trained with numerous ballet, jazz, modern, and tap instructors throughout New England, as well as participated in many master Irish dance classes with choreographers such as Jean Butler, Eileen Martin, and Ronan McCormack. With the help of her Irish dance instructor, Mary Heavey-Quinn, Kathleen received her T.C.R.G. in 2004. Kathleen holds an initial license in Performing Arts from the Massachusetts Department of Education. In addition, she holds a Masters Degree in Education and teaches elementary school in Lowell, MA.