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How a local school is helping keep the tradition of Irish step dancing alive

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Philly liveMarch 14, 2025 1:21 pm

How a local school is helping keep the tradition of Irish step dancing alive

St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner! Philly Live’s Sheila Watko catches up with Jen McGrory and the dancers of McDade-Cara School of Irish Dance to discuss how they are keeping the Irish step dancing tradition alive.

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How a local school is helping keep the tradition of Irish step dancing alive

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