Folk art in Henrico, Virginia

Thistle & Shamrock Dance Academy, located at 9000 Gayton Road in Henrico, Virginia, is a premier institution for Scottish dance in Richmond. At our academy, students not only learn the art of highland dance but also develop self-discipline, confidence, and strong work ethics that translate into academic success. We are dedicated to sharing the rich stories of Celtic culture through the study of highland dance, while incorporating both modern and traditional music and history. Our dancers showcase a spectacular combination of strength, agility, and movement to the traditional sounds of bagpipes. Did you know that just half an hour of highland dance burns the same amount of calories as a soccer match? Our students, who range from girls to women, boys to men, come together to perform and compete equally, regardless of gender.