History

In 1957, Peter Smith opened his own Irish Dance School with the help of his sister Anne. The Peter Smith School of Irish Dance has trained thousands of children and young adults, including several dancers who went on to win multiple World, All Ireland, North American and Regional Championship titles. In addition, several of Smith's former pupils have passed the rigorous teacher's (T.C.R.G.) and adjudicator's (A.D.C.R.G.) exams, and have established their own successful Irish Dance Schools.

Peter Smith has previously served as the elected President of the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (I.D.T.A.N.A.). He is currently the President of An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha. Until being elected president of An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, he served as Vice President since 1983. He was recently named a Fellow by that organization, an honor he shares with the well-known dancer and entrepreneur, Michael Flatley.

Mr. Smith is also a certified examiner for An Coimisiún, evaluation candidates who apply for certification as teachers and judges. He continues to be in demand as an adjudicator for local, national and prestigious international Irish Dance competitions.