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Murray Irish Dance Academy, Stratham, NH

Stepdancers from the Murray Irish Dance Academy will perform throughout the day. Murray Irish Dance Academy in Stratham, the Seacoast’s only school for Irish step dancing, is home to over 160 students, from beginners to championship level dancers. Murray Irish dancers are skilled at performing a variety of dances, from traditional to more modern choreography exclusive to the academy. Its students have successfully competed at numerous “feisanna” (Gaelic for competitions) throughout New England and have received top awards in a variety of dance and age categories. In addition, Murray dancers attend many local festivals and special events, delighting audiences with a range of team and solo dances performed in both soft, ballet-like shoes called ghillies and “hard” shoes that create a tapping sound.

Irish Fest by the Sea • P.O. Box 70 • Stratham, NH 03885

(603) 531-3550