ROCeltic is a Rochester-based dance company that celebrates Irish heritage – past, present, and future – through dance and music. They are progressive, with a traditional foundation, and continually strive to unearth the choreographic potential of Irish dance by bridging cultural divides. ROCeltic is proud to offer a unique perspective on Irish dance that continues to transform through the company’s ongoing collaborations with various musicians, composers, choreographers, dancers, and dance styles. 

 

ROCeltic collaborates with incredible Celtic bands, musicians, and composers from all over the world. They aim to perform with live accompaniment whenever possible!

 

ROCeltic is not strictly Irish dancers or dancers who have Irish dance experience. They utilize other dance forms, such as tap and contemporary, to explore what they call "Irish-Fusion". Company members are diverse; each bringing something unique to the company. ROCeltic offers a creative environment where company members from various cities, towns, colleges, and dance schools can come together to explore, collaborate, and create. 

 

ROCeltic performs all over central and western New York: Cobblestone Arts Center, the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Honeoye Celtic Festival, the Genesee Country Village and Museum's Celtic Faire, the Canandaigua Culture Festival, Dances at MuCCC, the Niagara Celtic Festival, the Highland Tree Farm, and more! ROCeltic has been selected to present a show in the Rochester Fringe Festival for 6 years. They create a new show each year that premieres at the Rochester Fringe Festival in September. Their 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival show, ROCeltic: Slainte, Raise A Glass to 5 Years!,  celebrated ROCeltic's 5th Anniversary. ROCeltic's 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival show, ROCeltic: The Next Generation, will premiere September 13th, 2025 at the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY. ROCeltic continues to add performances all over Central and Western New York each year. 

 

The passion, dedication, and commitment of each ROCeltic company member is inspiring. ROCeltic company members love to dance, create, and collaborate. They are passionate about sharing their love of Irish culture, and that passion has only strengthened with time. They can't wait to see what the future holds for ROCeltic! 

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Fun Fact: ROCeltic was hired as the opening act for Enter the Haggis, an international Celtic rock band, in 2022!

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