Healy School of Irish Dance

Jul 2023

My daughter was with Healy for a year and a half and grew from a nervous, unsure little 6 year old, to becoming more confident and enjoying Irish dance performances and competitions. Alisa and Patti really take the dancers (and parents ) under their wings while teaching a love of Irish dance, good technique and form. Somehow they keep it fun but keep the girls focused. My daughter has had some amazing experiences in our short time with Healy - from entering Irish dance competitions to performing on the field at Oracle park SF Giants Irish Heritage Night, the Marin County Fair, and marching in the SF St. Patrick’s Day parade. Best of all she made some good dance friends....read full review

Jun 2023

My daughter has progressed fast in the last year in no small part because of the supportive, encouraging way Alisa and Patti Ann teach. They do a great job of breaking down the steps in a way that is easy for the students to pick up. My daughter loves her Irish dance classes! Also love that they are welcoming of dancers who don't have any Irish heritage - this is a place for anyone who just loves dancing and Irish music. Classes are taught in downtown Novato at a beautiful dance studio. Update: My daughter was with Healy for a year and a half and grew from a nervous, shy, unsure little 6 year old, to becoming more confident. Alisa and Patti Ann really take the dancers...read full review