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The Rochester Academy of Irish Dance, founded in 2016 by sisters Paula and Rachel Burke, is Rochester's premier Irish Dance school. They love Irish Dance and strive to create a dynamic Irish Dance school in which they can share this passion with all dancers. RAID is dedicated to training dancers of all ages from beginner to champion levels in traditional and contemporary forms of Irish Dance. Rochester Academy dancers have opportunities to participate in solo and 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. Their teaching methods instill a love for Irish Dance in their students while emphasizing proper technique. Rochester Academy is on the leading edge as Irish Dance evolves as an international sport. ​​​​​​

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