Come for the fun of it . . . stay for the love of it! (R)
 
    Why should you choose Kellyn Celtic Arts?  We are family-owned, operated, and oriented--
our school is multi-generational, multi-cultural, and enthusiastically committed to excellence at all levels of the
dance.  We welcome everyone to come and join us!

    The Kellyn goal has always been to share the exhilaration and challenge of the unique artform which is
Irish step dance (and our heritage, of which we are extremely proud).  We also teach beginner Highland
(Scottish) dancing (our heritage as well), with the same care and respect.

    As co-Founders, both Jaime A. Knaub, Director of Dance Education and Kimberly Kelly Knaub,
Artistic Director/Choreographer, share an incredible depth of experience in the Arts- stage, vocal, instrumental,
dance- as well as expertise in Irish Step dance.  Love of Irish dance is evident in every class, performance and
competition, and is always reflected in the Kellyn Celtic Arts' dynamic, original staging and exciting proprietary
choreography.  If you have seen Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dance Academy in action, you have seen first-hand the
difference this combination of expertise and artistry makes.  We are very proud of our decade of unsurpassed
excellence and professionalism in Irish dance in SWFL.

    Although performance is never required, our performance opportunities are many and varied, from outdoor
community festivals and medieval fairs, to private and corporate events, country clubs, full stage performances,
schools, assisted living facilities, weddings and parties, just to name a few!  We believe sharing our traditions in
support of our communities is of the utmost importance, and heightening cultural awareness and unity though
the universality of dance, both in the classroom and out, is the essence of Kellyn Celtic Arts.  

    Kellyn competitive dancers have consistently placed and won in all competitions the school has entered
(including multiple Golds in our last four National Championships, as well as students qualified to go to the World
Championships each year!).  Competitive dance is offered as a personal choice, as is performance-- it is never
required.  We are exceptionally proud of all of our dancers, no matter the path they choose.

    We at Kellyn Celtic Arts share respect for the art of the dance itself as well as respect for the dedication
and support of our dancers and families.  We do not wear the wigs and heavy makeup, the heavy glitz-- our
emphasis is upon what is important- the joy of the dance, and the dancer.  No matter the level of experience,
there's always more to learn-- we expect all to respect the journey.

    Tuition for classes is reasonably priced, our performance attire is reasonably priced, and we offer reduced
family and multiple class rates.

    Kellyn Celtic Arts is the best choice in Southwest Florida for your dance education, for all the right reasons.
Make an appointment today to see which Kellyn class will be the best for you, and yours.  Come see the
difference a truly excellent school and instructor can make!
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Some of our Kellyn at day's end,
after a fun-tastic afternoon of dancing!