Rising Tide Irish Dance Academy

We are so happy to share that we’ve been granted remote teaching status for our partnership with Mount Pearl School of Dance (MPSD) in Newfoundland. This is a big leap forward for Irish [...]

Given the potential hurricane coming our way, tomorrow’s dance lessons are cancelled (Saturday, September 7). We are very sad to miss our first day back to dance for the new year but feel [...]

At Rising Tide, we work hard to create a fun, spirited and supportive community for everyone at Rising Tide. Each year our coaches sign codes of conduct, and we ask our dancers to do the same. We [...]

We’re thrilled to announce that Rising Tide has leased its own studio! Starting in January 2020, all classes will be held at Rising Tide’s studio located at 325-3 Rocky Lake Drive in Bedford. [...]

Another year of March madness has come and gone and the wait begins for another St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s what we got up to. March 2-5: We got to perform once again with Symphony Nova [...]

As part of their winter series, New Scotland, Symphony Nova Scotia put on five shows themed around Celtic music. We had the pleasure of joining the symphony, along with Shannon Quinn, to bring [...]

It’s December and for many people that means it’s time to do Christmas shopping. We’ve put together some Irish dance specific gift ideas. Add your own in the comments. Merry [...]

“Celtic culture has played an immense part in the world of music and dance. Its rich traditions are passed down from generation to generation, and it is important to preserve and celebrate [...]

When I was a kid, I HATED practicing at home. Whether for piano, violin or Irish dance, I avoided at home practice as best I could. It was hard, and there was a time where I had to practice in [...]

For most people, the long weekend in August is a celebration of our city. While there is some of that for Irish dancers too, it also represents our big weekend of dance each year. This year we [...]