O'Neill-James School of Irish Dancing

O'Neill-James School of Irish Dancing The O'Neill-James School of Irish Dancing is a family-run, student-oriented school offering class for all ages and abilities.

Established in Washington DC in 1969, ONJ is proud to be the longest-running Irish dance school in the Nation's Capital. The mission of the O'Neill-James School of Irish Dancing is to foster in each dancer a strong sense of self esteem, confidence, teamwork, and a healthy mind and body. Classes are available for children ages four and up, from the beginner to championship level, as well as for a

dults. ONJ is committed to the creation of a fun, safe, and disciplined learning environment that encourages each dancer to develop his or her skills through hard work and respect in compliance with the Child Protection and Welfare Policy adopted by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission). This policy states that “All children and young people should enjoy classes taught by Teachers registered with An Coimisiún and competitions registered with or organised by An Coimisiún and all their relevant facilities and activities in an environment free of physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.” For more information on the guidance followed by teachers and volunteers, please see:https://www.clrg.ie/images/downloads/CLRG_CHILD_PROTECTION_POLICY_-_February_2020__.pdf

The O'Neill-James School is closed from Wednesday, 1 April - Monday, 6 April. Classes will resume on Wednesday, 8 April....
04/01/2026

The O'Neill-James School is closed from Wednesday, 1 April - Monday, 6 April. Classes will resume on Wednesday, 8 April. Enjoy every minute, and for those competing at Worlds this week, safe travels and Happy Dancing!

Thanks to the Paul Springs Retirement Community for inviting us to share Irish dance at their celebration! So much fun...
03/23/2026

Thanks to the Paul Springs Retirement Community for inviting us to share Irish dance at their celebration! So much fun!

What a lovely article from The Catholic Standard describing how meaningful the traditions surrounding the celebration of...
03/23/2026

What a lovely article from The Catholic Standard describing how meaningful the traditions surrounding the celebration of the Solemnity of St. Patrick at St. Patrick's Church in Washington DC are for our community - including for our dancers!

Where better to dance on St. Patrick's Day than on the steps of St. Patrick's Church, welcoming those coming to celebrat...
03/19/2026

Where better to dance on St. Patrick's Day than on the steps of St. Patrick's Church, welcoming those coming to celebrate the Solemnity of St. Patrick (plus visitors to Washington DC who stopped to enjoy Irish dancing and a piper)! Thank you for inviting us again for one of our favorite traditions!

03/17/2026

One of the best parts about the St. Patrick’s Day performance season is watching our youngest dancers shine. Congratulations on dancing beautifully and taking the stage with confidence -- and many thanks to the City of Falls Church Concert Band for inviting us to celebrate Irish culture with music and dance!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Stay Grand, and Happy Dancing! ☘️☘️☘️
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! Stay Grand, and Happy Dancing! ☘️☘️☘️

03/08/2026

Thank you to the Ballyshaners for the opportunity to celebrate Irish culture by dancing through the streets of Old Town Alexandria! This parade is a landmark for the start of the season - and we enjoyed every minute!

Happy International Women's Day - and Happy Dancing!!!
03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day - and Happy Dancing!!!

We love a parade! See you today at the Ballyshaners annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria at noon!
03/07/2026

We love a parade! See you today at the Ballyshaners annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria at noon!

We are open for classes tonight, following our typical Thursday schedule. While street parking may still be a bit challe...
01/29/2026

We are open for classes tonight, following our typical Thursday schedule. While street parking may still be a bit challenging, the parking lot at The Falls Church Episcopal is clear. Please be very careful and use your best judgment about whether you feel safe! Sidewalks and secondary roads are still treacherous in some areas. If you are not able to join tonight, you can always make up a class later. Stay safe, stay grand, and happy dancing!

Well done, Kathryn - congratulations on winning the Whiskey Reel! What a fantastic day at the Chocolatetown Feis!
01/18/2026

Well done, Kathryn - congratulations on winning the Whiskey Reel! What a fantastic day at the Chocolatetown Feis!

Address

6406 16th Street N
Arlington, VA
22205

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(703) 241-1978

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