Short School History

Bernadette Short came to Montreal from her native Dublin in early 1974 and soon became involved in teaching the Irish step dances she had learned while growing up. She is not only an Irish Dance Teacher but is also a qualified Adjudicator, much in demand across North America.

Over the years the Short school has produced many Canadian and North American champions and every year sends dancers to compete in the All-Ireland Championships and The World Championships.

Celtic Grace

Celtic Grace is the name of the performing troupe of the Bernadette Short Dance School. They perform shows locally and internationally, satisfying the public desire for progressive Irish Dance created by the worldwide success of “Lord of the Dance” and “Riverdance”.

Feis Montreal

Each year the Bernadette Short School of Irish Dancing presents the annual Ville-Marie Feis (festival) which attracts over 900 Irish dancers from all parts of Canada and the U.S. The event also features music, song and Irish Language competitions.

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