The Maguire Academy of Irish Dance offers classes in traditional Irish dance for anyone…young children to adults… and sent competitors to the regional, national and world championships.

The Academy has two locations, Dallas & Tucson.

Darren Maguire relocated to Tucson in the summer of 2006 to open the Maguire Academy of Irish Dance after ‘hanging up’ his Riverdance shoes. Having danced with the world-renowned show for ten years, Maguire performed on many the world’s most notable stages, including Radio City Music Hall, The Kremlin and the Great Hall of the People.

His partner, Maeve Croke started dancing at a young age for the Troy School of Irish Dance back in her home town of Waterford, Ireland. During this time she won numerous championships nationwide and abroad. At the age of 16, she joined Lord of the Dance before going on to perform for the Lead in Rhythm of the Dance.

Students from the Maguire Academy of Irish Dance performed at the 2011 Celebrate the Arts!.