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

Upcoming Performances

June 9 at The Irish Cultural Center Festival in Canton
June 14 at Fenway Park
June 24 at the Paw Sox game

Surprise Party for Rita

The surprise 75th birthday party for Rita and the OShea Chaplin reunion will be Friday June 29, 8pm at Florian Hall, Hallet St, Dorchester. Spread the word!

Summer Camp Information

Advanced class summer camp for Prizewinners and Championship dancers is June 25-30 at St. Anthonys on Everett St in Allston-Brighton.
Summer camps for new dancers/Beginners/Novices will be held July 23-27 at the Norwood K of C on Nichols St in Norwood, July 30-August 2 at St. Marys school on Washington St in Winchester, and August 20-23 at Lawrence Catholic Academy on Rt 114/Parker St in lLawrence.
For more summer camp or Fall class info, please email Lisa at osheachaplin@hotmail.com.

Irish Heritage Feis

The Irish Heritage Feis will be held Sunday, June 10 at Saugus High on Pearce Memorial Drive in Saugus. Entries are due in class by June 1.

Class Feis

The class feis will be held Saturday May 26 at Memorial Hall, Main St in Melrose. Entries are due in class by May 1.