NPIDA Mandate

"To provide financial support to the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy, their dancers, goals and objectives."

All profits from Eire Born performances are donated to the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Society. A mandatory membership fee is also collected from students of the NPIDA at the beginning of each dance season to assist with the growing financial needs of the NPIDS. Since it's inception in January 2001, the NPIDS has been committed to supporting the NPIDA, its dancers and instructors. Thanks to the diligent work of dedicated parent volunteers and the wonderful, show-stopping performances of the Eire Born dancers, we have managed to raise sufficient funds for 45 traditional costumes (the red dresses) to date, and we're just getting started! The Eire Born Canada Division performed a gallant 58 shows in 2002 to help raise funds for the NPIDS. In 2003 they have topped off their record with 73 shows so far and the year is not even over! Congratulations to Eire Born for setting the stage on fire more and more with their passion for Irish dance!!

Ceili comes from the Irish definition of "party". Once a year at the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy, we throw a party you're not likely to forget! Join us in June, 2004 in North Vancouver or Vancouver for our special yearend show, Eire Born performances and annual ceili, which includes all students of the NPIDA. This night is truly a massive celebration for the dancers, families and friends of NPIDA. From door prizes to dj's and live music, it's an event for the whole family! This year we expect close to 500 people at this great Celtic event.  This year we expect close to 500 people at these great Celtic events.

For tickets to the next Vancouver Ceili - contact us. Beware.....tickets sell out quickly!