As we welcomed the new year, things have been wonderfully busy behind the scenes at the Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance. From rehearsals and preparation to exciting performances, our dancers have truly hit the ground running! We’re thrilled to share the highlights of our first competition of the year—the Jennifer Lynn School Feis held on January 25th in Kenilworth, NJ.
More than half of our dancers placed at this competition, which is an amazing accomplishment! We also want to give a special shoutout to those who competed for the first time! Whether it was your first feis or your fifteenth, your commitment to improving and enjoying the journey is what matters most.
Congratulations to Our Top Performers!
Beginner A Results:
Charlotte: 3rd in 2- Hand, 3rd in Slip Jig, and 3rd in Single Jig
Chelsea: 2nd in Reel and 3rd in Light Jig
Claire: 1st in Reel and 4th in Single Jig
Erin: 3rd in Light Jig and 3rd in 2- Hand
Georgia: 2nd in Single Jig
Natalie N. 1st in Reel, 1st in Light Jig, 3rd in Slip Jig, and 4th in Single Jig
Natalie P. 1st in Reel and 1st in Hornpipe
Beginner B Results:
Zoey: 2nd in Premiership and 3rd in Treble Jig
Thank You to Our Incredible Dance Families!
Behind every dancer is a supportive team of family and friends who cheer them on, encourage them, and help make these moments possible. A huge thank you to our wonderful dance parents—your dedication and enthusiasm mean the world to us!
With such an exciting start to the year, we can’t wait to see what the rest of the competition season has in store. Keep up the amazing work, dancers—your passion and perseverance will continue to take you far!
Well done, Team Fitzgerald!
Written by Miss Cathleen Dower, founder of The Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance
