Learn Irish dance in Calgary and Okotoks! Our goal is to teach dancing to the best of each student’s ability, and to instill a real sense of joy in competition, performance and teamwork. The Possak Hampshire Academy provides professional, comprehensive, and affordable instruction with an emphasis on fitness, healthy competition, and personal development. The academy is accredited by the largest global governing body of Irish dance (An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha) and proud to be based in the vibrant communities of southern Alberta.

The Possak Hampshire Academy was formed in 2016 as the result of a creative merger between two of Alberta’s top Irish Dance schools: the Possak School in Calgary and the Hampshire Academy in Okotoks. The Possak School was founded in 1997 by Linda Possak Anderson and the Hampshire Academy was founded in 2006 by sisters Ali and Cait Hampshire.

Possak Hampshire dancers celebrate a tradition of strong competitive results locally, nationally, and internationally. Our high level dancers retain Western Canadian and Canadian National titles, and have ranked as high as 2nd at the North American Championships and 3rd at the World Championships. We celebrate each success along the way with our dancers as they develop from beginner levels to elite athletes.

Possak Hampshire dancers are also experienced show dancers, performing at a variety of venues throughout the year and successfully auditioning for professional dance companies and performance workshops, including Studio2Stage, Take the Floor, and the Riverdance Summer School.