About O'Grady Quinlan

The O'Grady-Quinlan Academy, founded in January 2005, represents an exciting merger between the Lehigh Valley's two established and successful Irish dance schools: the Maureen O'Grady School of Irish Dance, and the Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance. With over two decades of experience, you are sure to get the best Irish dance experience in the Lehigh Valley.

TCRGs Maureen O'Grady and Colleen Schroeder share a common vision:

- Instill an appreciation and sense of pride in their school and heritage
- Instruct dancers into reaching their full potential in Irish Dance
- Strive for competitive excellence
- Keep Irish dance FUN – because that is what is should be!

At OGQ, we know the importance of positive life values in the overall development of the child as dancer, and young adult. We provide many opportunities for performance and community involvement to aid in teaching your dancer those values and showing the importance of sharing their talent and time with others.

We also love the competitive side of Irish dance at OGQ! The track record of teaching success from the instructors is unique: they have taught over 2,000 students over the years, qualified scores of students for the highest level competitions - including the North American Championships every year since 1993 and the Worlds as early as 1996. Students at O’Grady Quinlan have won regional titles and placed top ten in many major championships worldwide.

O’Grady Quinlan has built solid and lasting ties in the Lehigh Valley and Irish Dance communities across the world. The combined strengths of Maureen and Colleen today offer students in Eastern PA and Western NJ with unparalleled Irish dance experience, expertise, resources and possibilities.