The Forbes School of Irish Dance

The Forbes School of Irish Dance was established in 1987 under the guidance of Joan Forbes Dunn, T.C.R.G.(Certified Teacher).  Joan began her dancing career, alongside her three sisters, at the age of 6 under the direction of Edward Irwin, ADCRG, where she became the New England Champion and went on to compete at the national and world championship level. 

The Forbes Dancers perform live on stage with Boston's favorite native sons the Dropkick Murphys. During the week of St. Patrick’s day, the dancers perform with the band in sold out shows in Boston.  They have accompanied DKM at Fenway Park upon request of the Rex Sox players (Big Papi), the POPS Fourth of July performance and an Aero Smith concert.  The Forbes School is also mentioned in the Dropkicks song Flannigan’s Ball off their album, The Meanest of Times.