· The Bell School

The Bell School of Irish Dance is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania under the direction of Julia Bell, TCRG, ADCRG. Since the age of five, Julia has been actively involved in traditional Irish step dancing, and has competed and won numerous awards at the regional, national, and world championship level. Julia is both an accredited teacher and adjudicator of Irish dancing qualified by An Coimisiun le Rince Gaelacha in Dublin, Ireland. The Bell School of Irish Dance offers weekly traditional Irish dance classes for young boys and girls ages five and up to and including adults in its North Hills and Westmoreland County locations. The Bell School of Irish Dance operates a dedicated 3,000 sq. ft. studio facility located on Perry Highway in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. In Greensburg, the School operates out of the Susan Yadamec Dance Company Studio in Greensburg, PA.

· Irish Dance

Irish dancing is flourishing today, thanks in part to the tremendous success of shows like "Riverdance" and "Lord of the Dance". It is an art form, however, that is many centuries old and has been passed from generation to generation. It is not only a beautiful art form, but those that engage in its study and performance are doing a tremendous service in preserving an ancient cultural tradition which has survived many centuries of invasion, colonization, famine, and emigration. Becoming involved in Irish dancing not only teaches a respect for Irish culture but also discipline, self-confidence, creativity, conditioning, and cooperation. It is of paramount importance to maintain a teaching environment which is friendly, positive, nurturing, and fosters the enjoyment of dancing.