Concerned Women for America, FL Attorney General, & U.S. House Reps. Steube and Fine Tell Irish Dance to Change Policy Ahead of FL Championship
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2026 | Contact: [email protected]
WASHINGTON, DC – As the North American Irish Dance National Championship begins today in Florida, Concerned Women for America is urging the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA) and The Irish Dancing Commission (CLRG) to stop allowing men to compete in the women’s categories. There is one trans-identifying man slated to compete.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he will use Florida law to protect fair competition for females in Florida. “My office will take appropriate legal action against any failure to comply,” he wrote in a letter to IDTANA and CLRG. U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL) and Randy Fine (R-FL) also demanded IDTANA and CLRG follow Florida law.
CWA sent a letter to IDTANA and CLRG in February, saying these governing bodies must adopt a policy returning sex-based categories to their original, foundational intent.
“Just as the Supreme Court ruled that states are allowed to enforce fairness and safe competition in women’s sports, the same should go for Irish Dance. It is time for Irish Dance to recognize biological realities,” said Penny Nance, CEO and President, Concerned Women for America.
“It is inherently unfair for biological females to compete against biological males, especially when they have entered a competition designated as girls-only. Young female dancers have lost titles, qualifications, and placements that were rightfully theirs in Irish Dance because of the current policy enabling boys to compete in the girls’ category at major competitions. IDTANA and CLRG must change its policy immediately and prioritize fairness for biological female dancers.”
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