australiaN irish dancing association - queensland
welcome to
aida queensland
Since 1973
AIDA Queensland is a not for profit association that supports and promotes Irish dancing across Queensland. Our purpose is to grow participation, encourage excellence and keep the tradition of Irish strong in our state.
We cover Brisbane and regional Queensland. Our members are Irish dance teachers and adjudicators registered with the Australian Irish Dancing Association Inc. and An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) in Dublin, Ireland.
HISTORY
Prior to the late 1950's in Queensland, there were no known structured Irish dancing classes other than those offered by the Scottish Highland Dancing Teachers of that era in Brisbane. Since then, the first TCRG in Queensland qualified in 1973, and AIDA Queensland celebrated their 50th anniversary as a branch in 2023.
Irish dancing in North Queensland grew strongly in the late 1980s when dedicated local teachers from Cairns, Townsville, Ayr and Mackay worked together to create opportunities for regional dancers. Seeking pathways into competitive Irish dancing, they established formal links with the Australian Irish Dancing Association in 1990.
DANCER RESOURCES
Essential resources to support the Irish dancing community in Queensland.
AIDA QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President
Trinetta Wire TCRG
Vice Presidents
Jen Devlin TCRG
Kirstine Munro ADCRG
Secretary
Cheryl Young ADCRG BG
Treasurer
Vicki Lynagh ADCRG BG
Queensland State Delegate
Clare McNeill-Arnall ADCRG
Please see your local teacher if you would like to contact a member of the Executive Council or contact us here.