Established in 1965.

Overview

The Forrester School of Celtic Dance is located in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, in eastern Canada.

It was the first of its kind in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and was
established in 1965 under the direction of Eileen (Pottie) Forrester.
The school is owned by Eileen Forrester and is currently under the direction of Eileen and daughter, Shannon Forrester. Shannon is also a member and performer with the Forrester Dance Company.

Besides branches throughout the industrial Cape Breton area, programs of the school are regularly requested and offered nationally and internationally.

Each year, the students take dance examinations regulated by the Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance of Scotland, a non-competitive program the school has endorsed for 43 years. Eileen (Pottie) Forrester has trained over 50 teachers of dance, some of whom are now operating their own dance schools locally & beyond.

Classes are offered and structured for Children ages 4 & over, Teens, and Adults in a variety of disciplines and settings. We invite you to visit our Prospective Students page above for specific class, curriculum, and registration information during the year.

For further information about the school, the dance company, or if you are interested in bookings for dance workshops, clinics or performances, please contact us.

Thank-you for your interest in our dance school and we hope you enjoy your visit with us! Be sure to sign our guestbook and
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