Committed to creating a dynamic group of award winning dancers, with confidence, discipline, pride, strength, and skill.The Sionnaine (pronounced Shannon) Irish Dance Academy (SIDA) dancers have been a part of the proud tradition of Irish dance since 2001. They range from ages 3 to adult, male and female, beginner to championship, and recreational to competitive. SIDA dancers can be seen often throughout the communities of the Fraser Valley and into Vancouver, performing both traditional and modern Irish step dancing, including hardshoe and softshoe, as well as ceili (group) dancing and choreographies.Irish Dance Lessons & ClassesClasses are after school and run Tuesday to Thursday: Tuesdays in Maple Ridge, Wednesdays in Vancouver, and Thursdays in Abbotsford. Classes range from beginner to advanced and are for girls, boys, kids, youth and adults. Recreational and competitive. For class schedule click here .Performances, Shows & EventsThe dancers perform at different venues around the lower mainland. more... See more text