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About Us
The Rochester Academy of Irish Dance, founded in 2016 by sisters Paula and Rachel Burke, is Rochester's premier Irish dance school. RAID is dedicated to training dancers of all ages from beginner to open champion in traditional and contemporary forms of Irish dance. Dancers have opportunities to participate in group dances, performances, and competitions. Paula Burke, Rachel Burke, Kathleen O'Keefe, Moira Broomfield, and Alli LeStrange are devoted to helping their students improve their dancing and achieve their goals.
Location
1598 Penfield Road, Rochester NY
Notable Achievements
2021 United States National Champion
LINDEN GAWRONSKI
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2017 Mid-Atlantic
Regional Champion
SOPHIE GREY
Trinity Irish Dance Company Member
ABI GRAHAM-LUKE
2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional Champion
PARKER KELLY
10 WORLD QUALIFIERS for the 2022 World Championships in Belfast, Ireland
Named "Best In Show" in the 2022 Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade
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