Mississippi Coast's
First Irish Dance
Festival & Competition
What is Feisin' the Coast?
We’re a group of dancers, parents, dance teachers, musicians, and business professionals who are passionate about promoting, fostering, and advancing interest and awareness of Irish culture through dance, song, and music along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
We host Irish festivals, feiseanna (Irish dance competitions), concerts, workshops, and other Irish cultural events.
2026 Board of Directors
Amy Bowman
President & Feis Co-Chair
Niall O'Leary, ADCRG
Vice President
Sara Sievers, TCRG
Corresponding Secretary & Feis Co-Chair
Madison Simmons
Treasurer & Registration Chair
Mariyka Anderson
Recording Secretary & Sponsorships Chair
Alexis Litke
Fundraising Chair
Linda Litke
Logistics Chair
Rayne Morehead
Volunteers Chair
Andrea O'Naghten
Grants Chair
Kristen Praisewater
Vendors Chair
Jenna Villarrubia
Events Chair
Support our Mission
Volunteer
- board member
- event coordinator
- set up/tear down
- event volunteer
- donate items
Sponsor
- donate money
- donate items
- donate time (we buy supplies)
- purchase advertising