This past weekend, our dancers took the stage at the Mid Atlantic Championships, held at the Hyatt Regency in Morristown, NJ, on February 15th and 16th. Hosted by the Ridgewood School of Irish Dance, this event brought together some of the most talented Irish dancers in the region, making for an exciting and highly competitive weekend!
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!
Erin & Charlotte – 2nd place in 2-Hand Ceili
Charlotte – 2nd place in Award in Beginner B
Chelsea – 3rd place in Light Jig in Beginner A
Molly – 3rd place in Intermediate Light Jig
Natalie – 2nd place in Award – Reel Beginner A, 3rd place in Single Jig
Zoey – 3rd place in Hornpipe, 3rd place in Premiership, 3rd place in Single Jig, 4th place in Light Jig- Beginner B
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Ridgewood School of Irish Dance for hosting such a well-organized and exciting event. It was a fantastic experience for our dancers, and we are looking forward to the rest of the competition season!
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!
This championship also served as a qualifying event for Nationals, which will take place in July. With this strong start to the year, we can’t wait to see what’s in store for our dancers as they continue to train and compete at the highest level.
Well done, Team Fitzgerald!
Written by Miss Cathleen Dower, founder of The Fitzgerald School of Irish Dance
