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IRISH DANCING TEACHERS ASSOC OF NORTH AMERICA MID-ATLANTIC REGION INC
White Plains, NY · EIN 841630768 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A60 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · idtana.org
revenue
$504K
expenses
$517K
net assets
$211K
employees
0
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND ADVANCE INTEREST AND AWARENESS IN IRISH CULTURE AND HERITAGE THROUGH DANCE, SONG AND MUSIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Irish Dancing Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA) is a nonprofit membership organization representing over 1,000 certified Irish dance teachers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It promotes Irish culture and heritage through dance by supporting accredited dance schools, organizing competitions, and establishing standardized teaching and performance guidelines. The organization operates through regional structures and hosts major events including the North American Irish Dance Championships.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Grade Exam System
Standardized assessment for dancers to measure progress and receive feedback in Irish dance
North American Irish Dance Championships (NAIDC)
Annual championship competition rotating among seven IDTANA regions; serves as a premier event for Irish dancers across North America
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to high school seniors and college students involved in Irish dance; funded in part by corporate sponsor Northwest Designs, Ink
Teacher Certification Support
Facilitates certification exams for Irish dance teachers and adjudicators in collaboration with CLRG
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Irish and Scottish Cultural Performance & Instruction 2 activities
    • Promoting Irish cultural heritage through dance
      Promotes interest in Irish culture and heritage by supporting traditional Irish dance while encouraging creative evolution of the art form, and providing diverse participation pathways including social, performance, and competitive tracks for all ages.
    • Providing performance and community engagement opportunities
      Facilitates performance opportunities in parades, local shows, and team collaborations with bands, while fostering community integration and social connection through Irish dance classes and events that help participants build friendships and interpersonal skills.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships for Irish dance students
      Funds scholarship awards for high school seniors and current college students through the Cyril McNiff Memorial Scholarship Program, having awarded 60 scholarships as of 2025.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Governing through elected and extended leadership boards
      Operates with an elected Executive Board of six officers serving up to two consecutive two-year terms, elected by peer vote at an annual convention. Maintains an Extended Executive Board of approximately 35 members, including regional directors, CLRG representatives, examiners, and co-opted members, to provide real-time input and support across North America.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting dancer health and life skill development
      Provides cardiovascular physical activity that improves heart and lung health, flexibility, balance, muscle strength, bone density, and agility, while also supporting the development of life skills such as sportsmanship, time management, goal setting, leadership, confidence, team building, ethical behavior, and volunteerism.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Administering teacher certification and accreditation
      Administers a three-day certification exam for Irish dance teachers and adjudicators that includes performance, teaching demonstration, written examination, and music examination in collaboration with An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG). Requires candidates to pass background checks and complete child protection training before becoming insured and official members.
    • Maintaining certified teacher membership network
      Represents over 1,000 certified and vetted Irish dance teachers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico who are required to maintain CLRG certification, undergo background checks, and complete region-specific child safety training (Safesport or Canadian Centre for Child Protection).
    • Organizing and overseeing Irish dance competitions
      Hosts and supports a competitive pathway for Irish dancers through over 200 annual local competitions (feiseanna), Regional Championships, and the annual North American Irish Dance Championships, which rotates among major cities in the United States and Canada. These events serve as qualifiers for National and World Championships.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$504K
Contributions & grants$23K5%
Program service revenue$481K95%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$517K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$241K
Cash$210K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$211K
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.5%
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • An Coimisiun Le Rince Gaelacha Network — Parent body based in Dublin; IDTANA members are licensed and vetted through CLRG.
  • An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha Government — Official certifying body for Irish dance teachers and adjudicators; IDTANA collaborates with CLRG on certification exams and organizational structure.
  • An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha Partner — Formal association recognizing CLRG as the foremost authority on Irish dance; CLRG sets certification standards for IDTANA members.
  • Aura Creative Partner — Collaborated with IDTANA to create a brand design reflecting the organization’s values.
  • CLRG Network — Follows standardized ceili dance requirements set by CLRG while allowing for stylistic interpretations.
  • CLRG Network — Recognizes CLRG certification levels for Irish dance instructors.
  • CLRG Partner — Collaborates with CLRG through shared membership, including North American Examiners and co-opted members, and designates two CLRG representatives per region.
  • Canadian Centre for Child Protection Partner — Provides child safety training for IDTANA members from Canada.
  • IDTANA Network — Member region of the IDTANA, operating under its organizational structure and geographic guidelines.
  • IDTANA Network — Mid-Atlantic Region is part of the Irish Dancing Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA) network.
  • IDTANA Network — Mid-Atlantic Region is part of the broader IDTANA network governing Irish dance in North America.
  • Mid-Atlantic Region of the IDTANA Network — One of the seven regional branches of IDTANA; part of the organizational structure established to support regional competition and teacher coordination.
  • Northwest Designs, Ink Partner — Provides financial support for the IDTANA scholarship program.
  • Safesport Partner — Provides child safety training for IDTANA members from the USA and Mexico.
  • Silpa Sadhujan Partner — Photographer who conducted a custom photoshoot with dancers from multiple regions for IDTANA’s brand materials.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Culture-Based Education
    methodology: culture-based_education
    By using Irish dance, song, and music as educational tools, the organization promotes engagement with Irish heritage because cultural immersion fosters deeper understanding and传承 of traditions.
  • Decentralized Governance with Ethical Oversight
    methodology: decentralized_governance
    By using a regional governance model with local ethics representatives and an escalation path to a national board, the organization ensures fair and context-sensitive resolution of issues because localized decision-making increases responsiveness while maintaining systemic accountability.
  • Inclusive Participation Through Structural Flexibility
    methodology: inclusive_access
    By offering multiple pathways in Irish dance—solo, team, and show dancing—and allowing creative interpretation within traditional forms, the organization increases participation and engagement because diverse entry points and stylistic freedom accommodate varied interests and identities.
  • Integrated Physical and Cognitive Development
    methodology: arts-based-life-skills-development
    By designing Irish dance routines that are both physically and cognitively demanding, the organization builds life skills such as discipline and focus because structured artistic practice simultaneously strengthens body and mind.
  • Standardized Certification and Instruction
    methodology: certified-instructor_model
    By enforcing rigorous, multi-stage certification processes and requiring formal training and background checks, the organization ensures high-quality, safe, and ethical instruction because standardized competency systems produce consistent educational outcomes and public trust.