About the Boland School of Irish Dance

Established in 1985, the Boland School prides itself on promoting Irish culture through music and dance. We offer a dynamic and challenging learning environment for ages 4 and up where proper technique is emphasized and a love of dance is nurtured. We provide performance opportunities to all dancers from beginning to championship levels. Teachers Chris & Jen Boland, are both certified to teach by the Irish Dance Commission in Dublin, Ireland. As a member-certified school, our dancers are eligible to participate in Irish feisanna, if they desire the challenge of competition. Our philosophy emphasizes teamwork, goal setting and having fun!

Our Instructors

Christine Boland

T.C.R.G. Owner
Chris began dancing at the age of 9 in Long Island, NY. She moved to Upstate NY in 1973 and in 1987 passed her TCRG exam and became certified to teach Irish Dance. Classes were originally held in AOH Halls in Troy, Watervliet, and Schenectady until, in September 2000, The Boland School of Irish Dance opened their own studio in Troy, NY isChristine is also a member of the An Comisiun – Dublin, Ireland; The North American Irish Dance Teachers Association (NAIDTA); and the Eastern Region Irish Dance Teachers Association.

Jennifer Boland

T.C.R.G.
Jennifer, Christine’s daughter, started dancing at the age of 3 and hasn’t stopped since. After a successful competitive career, Jennifer took her teachers exam and was awarded her TCRG in September 2002.

Kimberley Stevens

T.C.R.G.
Kimberley began dancing at the Boland School at the age of 5. After years of competition she bacame an assistant teacher in 2010. Kimberley obtained her T.C.R.G. in 2017 joining the teaching staff at Boland.

Achievements

2018 World Championship,
Vancouver

8 Hand, 13 & Over, 13th Place

2018 Mid-Atlantic Region Oireachtas

8 Hand, Adult, 12th Place

2018 Mid-Atlantic Region Oireachtas

4 Hand, Under 13, 10th Place

2018 Mid-Atlantic Region Oireachtas

Solo recalls

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