Welcome

Welcome to O’Shea-Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance. We are a family-run, student-oriented school for dancers of all ages and abilities. Established in Ireland in 1954 and in Boston in the 1960s, we are proud to be one of the longest-running Irish dance companies in the United States.

We have classes for boys and girls age four and up, beginner to championship level, and we also offer ceili and step dancing classes for adults. Our six professional teachers are certified with An Coimisiun in Dublin, Ireland, and have years of experience creating a fun and disciplined learning environment that encourages each dancer to develop his or her skills through hard work and respect.

Our mission is not only to share our love of Irish dance, culture, and heritage, but to foster self esteem, a healthy mind and body, teamwork, confidence, and coordination in our dancers.

In addition to teaching classes, we help each dancer find ways to perform at his or her comfort level in individual and team competitions, performances, non-competitive events, and summer camps.

what they say

"O'Shea Chaplin is an outstanding dance school. I have been dancing for 5 years under Rita's guidance, I have been able to exceed all my own personal goals for dance."

Jill Martyn

 

O'Shea-Chaplin Events Schedule >>

O'Shea-Chaplin News

Quincy Classes - New Location

The Quincy class location has changed to Nickerson American Legion Hall on 20 Moon Island Road, off Squantum Street in Quincy. Class times are the same.

Summer Camp Info - Coming Soon

Please stay tuned for Summer Camp information...

Irish Heritage Feis

Our Irish Heritage Feis will be held on Sunday June 10 at Saugus High on Pearse Memorial Drive in Saugus.

Class Feis and Recital

The class feis/recital will be held on Saturday May 26 at Memorial Hall, Main St , Melrose.

Performance and Fundraiser

A performance and fundraiser will be held on Wed March 14 at Fuddruckers in Reading, off Rte 128. Come and get into the St. Patricks Day spirit and see our dancers perform at 5pm and 7pm!