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Bring a whirlwind of vibrant energy and incredible footwork to your next celebration with Manchester's best Irish Dancers for hire! We feature 4 amazing Irish dancers, perfect for adding a show-stopping performance to your event. Whether you're after a captivating solo act, an energetic troupe, or even an interactive workshop, these performers will impress. Ideal for weddings at The Lowry Hotel, corporate functions at Manchester Central, or lively private parties. Discover your perfect act today!
We pride ourselves on being the most versatile and bespoke company within the entertainment industry with stunning dancers, vibrant costumes, and innovative choreography!
A traditional dance by our professional dancers will leave your audience amazed and tapping their toes for days.
Family fun dance act with duets, trios, and ensemble dances. This act is a Riverdance-style choreography including hard and soft shoe jigs and reels.
Immerse your event in the vibrant spirit of Irish dance with our talented performer. With this booking, you'll receive one fully costumed Irish dancer who will captivate your audience with their mesmerising routines. The Irish dancer will perform a mixture of choreography and improvisation during their performance. We provide our own sound system and music for the performance. This performance is the perfect addition to any Irish-themed events or parties adding that extra wow factor!
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With over 10 years of professional dance and performance experience, the performer will guarantee to add that extra wow factor to your event! You can also add extras to this service such as fire, a meet and greet or a short interactive dance workshop to teach some basic moves.
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Looking to book Irish Dancers in Manchester for a big moment in the calendar? Brilliant choice. This city loves rhythm, and Irish dance brings high-energy footwork, rousing music, and that instant lift that gets even the “I don’t dance” guests tapping along. In this guide, we walk through how to book the right dancers, what to expect on the day, how pricing works, and where Irish dance fits best across Manchester’s event scene. We’ll keep it clear, friendly, and useful, so you can plan with confidence and enjoy the party you’ve imagined.
Irish dance meets Manchester’s taste for live performance and lively crowds. It’s visually striking, tight and precise, but also warm and social. Dancers can deliver a showpiece that stops a room, then flip the energy into a guided “have a go” session so your guests feel part of the action. It suits modern city events where you want atmosphere fast, and it blends comfortably with indie and electronic influences if you fancy an “Indie-Celtic” twist.
You’ll often see Irish Dancers in Manchester at university balls, tech or company parties, city-centre weddings, and brand activations near the transport hubs and canals. The format is flexible, so you can book a short, high-impact set for a product launch, or a fuller evening with multiple performance segments around speeches, dinner, or award slots.
Manchester’s variety of venues makes staging straightforward. Irish dance lands well in:
If your space is compact, a smaller troupe still creates a big impression. In larger rooms, you might add more dancers, a live band, or a caller for a “City Ceilidh” that moves people from watching to joining in.
Most Irish dance bookings in Manchester follow one of these line-ups:
A standard booking usually includes agreed performance lengths, music playback or a small live setup, costumes, and liaising with your venue on arrival times, sound checks, and space layout. Travel within Greater Manchester is commonly included for many acts. If you’re further out, factor in a sensible travel allowance.
A simple structure works best:
If you’re hosting awards or speeches, drop the feature piece between sections so the energy spikes just when it’s needed.
Irish dance is all about speed and precision, so a smooth, stable surface is important. A sprung wooden floor is perfect. Concrete is workable with portable flooring. Thick carpet isn’t ideal, so ask your act what they recommend. You’ll want:
For amplified live musicians, a small PA is often enough in hotel suites and lofts. Warehouses may need a larger system. Most acts can supply appropriate equipment or interface with your venue’s kit.
Six to eight weeks is a comfortable window for booking Irish Dancers in Manchester, though many acts can confirm sooner if the date is free. Popular dates, especially summer Saturdays and December party nights, go quickly. On the day, allow 60 to 90 minutes for arrival, warm-up, and sound checks. If your schedule is tight, share it early so the troupe can plan efficient changes and entrances.
For Irish Dancers in Manchester, expect typical packages in the range of £400 to £1,000. Where you land in that bracket depends on:
A smaller duo for a short, single set can sit near the lower end. A four to six dancer troupe with two performance blocks and a participation segment typically sits in the mid to upper range. Add live music, and you’ll scale accordingly.
Start with a crisp stage piece to wow the room, then invite everyone to a City Ceilidh. Students love a guided, social format that doesn’t require prior knowledge. Keep sets punchy and interactive. If you have a late-night DJ, plan the final Irish piece as the handover moment.
Aim for a polished feature show in the early evening, then a second segment later to re-energise the room. For teams, a brief participation set doubles as an easy ice-breaker. If you’re running a brand conference, keep the dancefloor clear of staging clutter and share your AV plan early so queues and demos don’t clash with performance windows.
Irish dance works beautifully as a surprise right after the first dance or as a spotlight before the evening band. The choreography adds a touch of theatre, and a short “join in” sequence guarantees smiling photos. If you’re mixing Irish and indie classics, consider the Indie-Celtic mash-up to reflect the couple’s playlist.
Book shorter, high-energy sets that frame the match schedule. A pre-kick-off burst draws a crowd, a half-time piece keeps the mood up, and a final celebration set rounds things out. Dancers can wear brand colours or themed accessories if agreed in advance, and they can adapt to outdoor or semi-outdoor spaces near the canals, entrances, or viewing areas.
When comparing Irish Dancers in Manchester, look for:
If you want a City Ceilidh emphasis, prioritise acts who advertise a caller or guest involvement. If your vision is a showpiece, check for ensemble precision, costume variety, and the ability to hit cues for lighting and confetti moments.
Share the essentials up front:
Add two or three photos of the space if you have them. That small step helps the troupe plan entrances, diagonals, and how close they can bring the choreography to the crowd.
Professional Irish dancers are trained to work safely, but the floor must be stable, dry, and free of cable runs. If you’re outside or canalside, plan a safe surface and have a backup spot in case of weather. For guests joining in, keep instructions simple and fun, and avoid crowding. Accessibility matters, so let your troupe know if you need a low-impact participation section or seated clapping routines so everyone can join the moment.
This is the modern, urban take on social dance. Short walkthroughs, catchy tunes, and inclusive moves that anyone can pick up. It’s brilliant for mixed-age weddings, end-of-year balls, and company socials where bonding beats bravado.
Perfect for fan-zones, sports bars within venues, and brand activations. Dancers can open the event, deliver a punchy half-time set, and close with a crowd-pleaser. Pair with a fiddle and drum for that stadium-ready snap.
Think traditional steps to a backdrop that nods to Manchester’s music identity alongside Irish favourites. It’s not about novelty, it’s about flavour, movement, and a soundtrack your guests actually love.
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Irish Dancers in Manchester deliver instant joy, sharp ensemble work, and a sense of togetherness that modern events crave. Whether you’re planning a university ball with a City Ceilidh centrepiece, a tech party that needs a high-impact show, a canalside wedding that wants a surprise reveal, or a fan-zone that thrives on rhythm, you’ll find the right fit with the range available here. Tell us your date, your rough schedule, and the theme you love. We’ll match you with Manchester-ready Irish dancers who turn a good party into a great one, then make the whole booking process quick, secure, and stress-free.