National Collegiate Irish Dance Championships

Apr 11, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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UW Memorial Union-Shannon Hall 800 Langdon St., Madison, Wisconsin 53706

March 27, 2026

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Sláinte Irish Dancers

Irish dance, but perhaps not the version you think you know. UW-Madison’s Sláinte Irish Dancers host the National Collegiate Irish Dance Championships, a full day that opens with the traditional solo dances and expands from there. Competition closes with teams performing original choreography set to modern music; things loosen up and team personality starts to come through. Along the way, guest performances from the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance and the Currach Irish Quartet keep the day moving. Find a schedule for the day below and tickets at artsticketing.wisc.edu.

media release: The UW-Madison Club Irish Dance team, Sláinte Irish Dancers, is proud to partner with the Collegiate Irish Dance Association to host the 2026 National Collegiate Irish Dance Championships.

Featuring college teams from across the country, the 2026 NCIDC will showcase both traditional and contemporary Irish dancing. Competition will begin with traditional set dances performed by soloists, and will continue with traditional céilí dancing. The top soloists will compete in a treble reel, and in the final competition of the day, each team will showcase original choreography set to modern music for the “Fun Dance”.

In addition to the competition, there will be performances by the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance and the Currach Irish Quadtet. The Collegiate Irish Dance Association and Sláinte Irish Dancers invite you for a day of exceptional dancing, engaging student choreography and the uplifting community of college Irish dance.