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Competition 2026

Léim participated in the 2026 National Collegiate Irish Dance Championships, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We had one 8-hand team and two 4-hand teams, and 3 soloists. Our fun number was titled "Gaelic Guardians," inspired by KPop Demon Hunters.

2025 Michigan Celtic Festival

Over the summer, Léim participated at the 2025 Michigan Celtic Festival, hosted at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds. Our dancers did a short set, including a jig workshop for the audience. Other exhibition events included Artscapade 2025 and Pride Outside 2025.

Competition 2025

Léim participated in the 2025 National Collegiate Irish Dance Championships, hosted by the University of Dayton. We took one 8-hand team and two 4-hand teams, with a fun number called "The Swashbuckling Suite of Seafaring Songs." Three dancers competed in the solo competitions.

Midnight Madness 2024

Again this December, members of Léim came out to entertain holiday shoppers in downtown Ann Arbor. As part of the Midnight Madness celebration, dancers and musicians braved the cold and performed multiple choreographies outside for over 2 hours. We had such a good time combining the holiday cheer with our Irish spirit!

Midnight Madness 2023

This December, members of Léim came out to entertain holiday shoppers in downtown Ann Arbor. As part of the Midnight Madness celebration, dancers and musicians braved the cold and performed multiple choreographies outside for over 2 hours. It was a lovely night of dancing filled with holiday spirit! Enjoy a video of dancing to live music...

Pride Outside

In early September members of the exhibition team performed at the annual UM Pride Outside event. Check out our performance to Nancy Mulligan by Ed Sheeran.

MSU Showcase

In March our team was graciously hosted by the Michigan State Irish dance team in East Lansing. We performed our original choreography at their annual showcase and even collaborated with their dancers in a group dance. Thank you MSU!!!

UMIX Workshop

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we collaborated with the UM Center for Campus Involvement to teach students the basics of Irish dance. During a UMIX Late Night event we taught enthusiastic newbies basic steps and a simple group dance.

Midnight Madness 2022

Members of the Léim exhibition team performed outside of Connor O'Neils pub in downtown Ann Arbor to the delight of passersby. The 2022 Midnight Madness performance featured a number of dances including original choreography to Christmas in Killarney by The Irish Rovers. Watch our featured video!!

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