The CLADDAGH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING was established by Maire O'Connell, who came from Ireland to Ventura County in 1985. The school includes over 250 dancers, 50 of whom dance at championship level. The 25 dancers who will dance at tonight's performance are U.S. regional title-holders, members of Riverdance, and can been seen performing everywhere from Lakers games to television and films.

The Claddagh School of Irish Dancing will be performing with Danù and The Eileen Ivers Band and this performance marks their Hollywood Bowl debut.