The Hackett-Kyne Academy

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Welcome

We are THE HACKETT-KYNE ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCING.

We are based around South East London and Kent, including Medway. You can find group and private classes in Bexley, Sidcup, Hextable, Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Wigmore, Rainham, Northfleet and Vigo.

We hold Irish dancing classes for ADULTS and CHILDREN, including PRE-SCHOOL classes 'Celtic Tots'.

The Hackett-Kyne Academy are an affordable Irish dance school allowing the students to enjoy their hobby, gain experience and meet people, as well as hopefully fulfilling their dreams.

Teaching

Our classes are great to help children and adults gain confidence while also keeping them fit and healthy.

Both Tara and Natalie have their TCRG qualifications.

Natalie has also been registered with REPs since 2009 when she completed her  'Exercise to Music' course and her 'Health Related Exercise for Children' course. Since then, Natalie has also qualified to be an Advanced Personal Trainer, a Gym Instructor and a Nutritionist. This enables the children to perform their dances well and safely.

The school is registered with An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (Irish Dancing Commission) in Dublin, Ireland.

 

Competitions & Exams

Competitions – They are a large part of the dancers progress and we encourage dancers to compete at different levels throughout the UK. 

To date, we have had dancers at the Great Britain’s and the World Championships including many local feiseanna.

Grade Exams – Students are also encouraged to enter for Grade Exams, which are held each year by the Hackett-Kyne Academy and we invite other schools to join us.

For Hire

We also take BOOKINGS for:

 

  • Hen Parties

  • Birthday Parties (Children's and Adults)

  • Ceili and Set Dance Calling for Ceili Nights

  • School Fetes

  • Care Homes Special Event

 
Please contact us if you would like a quote and we can arrange the dancing to suit your event.

 

Feiseanna / Events

Future Events

JANUARY 2017

21st – 22nd - Hennigan Feis, ESSEX
(Syllabus) (Provisional Timetable)
Mark Hall Community School, First Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9LR

 

FEBRUARY 2017

4th – 5th - Trainor Feis, LONDON
(Syllabus & Provisional Timetable to follow)
[TBC] - (Chingford Foundation School, Nevin Drive, Chingford, London E4 7LT)

 16th – 19th - ALL SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017
(Syllabus)
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchielhall Street, G2 3NY

25th – 26th - City of London Feis, LONDON
(Syllabus & Provisional Timetable to follow)
[TBC] - Bethnal Green

 

MARCH  2017

4th - Cheshire Championships, CHESHIRE 
[TBC] - Venue

11th - 12th - Finbarr Conway Feis, LUTON
[TBC] - Venue

25th - 26th - McGahan Lees Feis, KENT
[TBC] - Welling School, Elsa Road, Welling, Kent  DA16 1LB

 

APRIL  2017

9th – 16th - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, DUBLIN
47ú Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne 2017
(Syllabus)
The Citywest Hotel, Conference & Event Centre Saggart, South County Dublin

29th – 30th - Lindisfarne Feis, GATESHEAD
(Syllabus to follow)
[TBC] - Venue

 

 

MAY  2017

6th – 7th - Murchu-Duiginn Feis, HERTFORSHIRE
[TBC] Cavendish High School, Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire  HP1 3DW

20th – 21st - John Flanagan Memorial Feis, OXFORD
[TBC] St Gregory the Great RC Secondary School, Cricket Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 3DR

20th - McElvogue-Trainer Feis, SOUTH SHIELDS
[TBC] Venue

 

Past Events & Exhibitions

JUNE 2015

Gradings - Hextable, Kent

MAY 2015

Hackett-Kyne Academy’s Show - Hextable, Kent

NOVEMBER 2014

Hackett-Kyne Academy’s Class Feis - Hextable, Kent

JUNE 2014

Gradings - Hextable, Kent

SEPTEMBER 2013

Gradings - Hextable, Kent

JUNE  2016

4th – 5th – Hertfordshire Championships, HERTFORDSHIRE (Provisional timetable)
Closing date: Tuesday 31st May
[TBC] Venue

Solent Feis, HAMPSHIRE
[TBC] Porchester Community School, White Hart Lane, Porchester, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9BD

JUNE 2012

From the Crossroads to the Stage Show – at the Woodville Theatre, Gravesend (Performed and choreographed by the Hackett-Kyne Academy)

JULY  2016

Seamus & Marie Moore Feis, WATFORD
Bushey Meads School, Cold Harbour Lane, Bushey, Watford  WD23 4PA

Deegan Feis, LONDON
Bishop Douglas School, Hamilton Road, East Finchley, London N2 0SQ

British National Championships
The Royal Northern College of Music

NOVEMBER 2010

Celtic Heartbeat show – at Hextable Dance Centre (Performed and choreographed by the Hackett-Kyne Academy)

It was a  great night and all the dancers, musicians, singers, parents, teachers, helpers and audience were a great help. Thank you again and watch out for our 2012 show.

NOVEMBER 2016

18th – 20th – Mainland European Irish Dancing Championships & Open Feis, VIENNA

Contact us

Tara Hackett / Natalie Kyne

07859 911457 or 07780 792203

Hextable Dance Centre, 39 Egerton Avenue, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7LG

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Useful links

  • INSTEP Feis Management
  • Irish Dance Shoes & Accessories – ANTONIO PACELLI
  • Irish Set Dancing (Traditional Irish Ceili)
  • Jag Dance Academy
  • The Academy of Woodlands (Art Centre) – Gillingham
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