On Saturday, June 6th seven of our dancers competed at the Regional East Coast Championships in Middletown, NJ where dancers from 20 other Irish dance schools also competed in one of the qualifying events for CRDM USA’s Nationals 2026.
Despite the tough competition, all but one of our dancers took home medals, an incredible accomplishment that showcases their dedication, hard work, and passion for Irish dance. We are so proud of each and every one of them for representing the Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance with skill and grace!
Congratulations to Our Medalists!
Chelsea – 4th in Reel Award and 5th in Single Jig (Beginner A)
Claire – 1st in Hornpipe, 1st in Single Jig, 1st in Slip Jig, 2nd in Reel, 2nd in 2-Hand Ceili, 5th in Light Jig, and 5th Award Reel (Beginner B)
Georgia– 3rd in Reel and Hornpipe (Beginner A)
Kennedy– 2nd place in Light Jig (Beginner A)
Serena– 1st place in Slip Jig, 1st place in Reel, 1st place in Single Jig, 1st place in Light Jig, 1st place in Hornpipe, 1st place in Treble Jig, 1st place in Trad Set Dance (Beginner B)
Zoey – 1st in Single Jig, 2nd in Hornpipe, 2nd in 2-Hand Ceili (Beginner B) 4th in Intermediate Reel and 4th in Award Reel
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to the Daly School of Irish Dance for hosting such a well-organized and exciting event.
A special thank you to our amazing parents and everyone who came out to cheer on our dancers. Your support, encouragement, and dedication mean the world to our dancers and help make these moments even more special. We couldn’t do it without you!
Well done, Team Fitzgerald!
Written by Miss Cathleen Dower, founder of The Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance
