Tipperary dance academy named best in Ireland at major awards ceremony in Dublin
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Nenagh dance academy takes top national title at prestigious Irish awards
A Nenagh dance school is celebrating national success after being crowned Ireland’s Best Dance Studio/School for 2026 at a major awards ceremony in Dublin.
Musical Theatre Academy Nenagh received the top honour at the Dance Awards Ireland, which took place at the Mansion House on Saturday, October 24.
The school secured two awards on the night, first taking the title of Best Dance Studio/School of the Year – Munster before going on to claim the overall national award for Best Dance Studio/School in Ireland 2026.
Its owner, Stephanie Browne, also received recognition through nominations in three individual categories: Dance Educator Award, Leadership in Dance Education and Outstanding Contribution to Ireland’s Dance Industry.
Reacting to the achievement on social media, the academy expressed their delight at the recognition, saying: “What an amazing night 😭 We are honoured to hold these titles for 2026.”
Dance Awards Ireland celebrates excellence across the dance sector throughout the island of Ireland. Its awards recognise achievement across a wide range of disciplines, highlighting the work of performers, teachers, choreographers, organisations and industry professionals.