Kavanagh Porter Academy Jacksonville

06/14/2026

🏆1st Harper Jarriel U14OC
🏆1st Ellie Bosslet U15PC x 2
🥈2nd Claire O’Brien U11OC
🥈2nd Talula Perritt U15OC
🥈2nd Shea Fitzpatrick U12PC
🥉3rd Gianna Scaltz U15OC
🏅4th Ellie Scaltz U11PC
🏅4th Shea Fitzpatrick U12PC
🏅5th Lucy McCormack U11OC
🏅5th Ella Smith U18OC
🏅7th Meghan Bennett U16OC
💜Piper John’s - Spirit of Cara Award💜

Thanks to D'Arcy School of Irish Dance Drake Fort Lauderdale for hosting ☘️

01/15/2026

Join us at Culhane's Irish Pub at Southside for an enchanting evening with the Kavanagh Porter Academy Jacksonville - Irish Dancers ☘️ on January 16, 2026, at 7 PM! 🌟

Experience the joy and vibrancy of Irish dance, as we celebrate our cherished traditions together. It's a family fun event you won't want to miss!



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11/04/2025

🏆 Tampa Bay Feis
🏆 Great Britain Championships
🏆 Connick Reid Feis

10/05/2025

Thank you to all who came to see us at the Jacksonville Home and Garden@ show this weekend 🏠 ❤️

08/12/2025

06/02/2025

What a heart warming morning🌅 Thank you so much to JumpStart Pediatrics for having us perform for their wonderful kids☘️

05/28/2025

So proud of everyone who danced in Orlando this weekend🏁🏆

05/01/2025

☘️ IRISH DANCE SUMMER CAMP ☘️
Step into the rhythm this summer!
Ages 3+ | All Levels Welcome

Week 1: June 23rd-25th 10-2pm
Week 2: July 28th-30th 10-2pm

Jump into a week of fun, fitness, and fancy footwork! Whether you’re new to Irish dance or looking to sharpen your skills, our camp offers:

🏅Daily Irish dance lessons
🏅Guest Instructors from Riverdance
🏅Cultural crafts
🏅Goody bag at the end of the week

Spaces are limited—register today!
[email protected] | (770) 707 6630

Join Kavanagh Porter Academy, a transatlantic Irish dance school with studios in the USA and Ireland. Offering expert instruction for dancers of all ages and levels.

04/24/2025

🎉 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 – MEDAL HIGHLIGHTS 🌍

From powerhouse programs to hometown heroes, this year’s Worlds proved that every dancer has a place on the podium. Here’s what the numbers looked like:

🏅 Solo World Medals: 347
🌟 Solo Recalled Medals: 533
🤝 Teams with Top 3 Finishes: 43

Some of the most decorated schools this year included:
Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing • Kavanagh Porter Academy USA and Kavanagh Porter Academy Ireland• The Carson Academy • The Academy Irish Dance Co. • The Kiely-Walsh Academy of Irish Dance • Flynn O'Kane Academy of Irish Dance• Mc Conomy Bradley Doherty Academy • The Kelly Hendry School Of Irish Dance *Ferry Academy of Irish Dance • Scoil-Rince Mona Ni Rodaigh * McGahan Lees Irish Dance• DeNogla Academy of Irish Dance * Harney Academy of Irish Dance *Keegan Academy of Irish Dance * Scoil Rince Ceim Oir *Mullane Godley Irish Dance Academy * OMGIrishDance * Celtic Steps

Most of these dance schools span countries and regions — but they weren’t the only standouts.

💫 310 dance schools will be seen on our results pages with over 100 medals going to dancers from small, single-location schools. From solos to céilís, these dance schools deliver big results too!

📬 DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING ISSUE - We’re featuring ALL THE RECALLS — solos and teams — with full listings in our Worlds results issue.
📉 Many past World's Results issues have SOLD OUT. Avoid disappointment — order now at www.irishdancing.com
🛒 Use code WORLDS10 for 10% off home delivery! WE GO TO PRESS IN THE COMING DAYS SO ORDER NOW!!

👗 Coming soon: A full feature on WORLD’S FASHION TRENDS — from custom costumes to creative crew looks — arriving in one of our summer issues!

03/20/2025

🏖️ Jacksonville Florida 🏖️
Intro to Irish Dance Class, Adult Irish Dance Classes and a BRAND NEW SUMMER CAMP Opportunity!

☘️INTRO TO IRISH DANCE☘️
• 8 week Program•
No Experience Required
March 19th-May 21st
(NOTE: No classes April 9th & 16th)

☘️ADULT IRISH DANCE FUN & FITNESS☘️
• 8 Week Program•
No Experience Required
Fun & Fitness
March 21st-May 23rd
(NOTE: No classes April 11th & April 18th)

🏝️KPA JAX SUMMER CAMP 🏝️
Ages 4+
No experienced required
June 23-25 & July 28-30
10AM-2PM

🏁Purpose built professional studio
* Fully Certified, vetted, & safe sport trained instructors
* Come join the FUN�💃🏽Reach Out For More Info 💃🏽 �📧 [email protected] 📧

Join Kavanagh Porter Academy, a transatlantic Irish dance school with studios in the USA and Ireland. Offering expert instruction for dancers of all ages and levels.