This past weekend, our dancers took the stage at the Mid Atlantic Championships, held at the Hyatt Regency in Morristown, NJ, on February 14th and 15th. 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!
Chelsea – 3rd in Single Jig and 5th in Reel (Beginner A)
Claire – 1st in Hornpipe (Beginner A) , 3rd in Slip Jig, 3rd in Single Jig, 4th Award Reel (Beginner B)
Natalie N. – 4th in Slip Jig and 5th in Treble Jig (Beginner A)
Natalie P. – 1st in Slip Jig (Beginner A), 2nd in Reel, 5th in Single Jig, and 6th in Light Jig (Beginner B)
Zoey – 1st- Reel (Beginner B Award) 2nd- Single Jig (Beginner B) 6th Intermediate Light Jig
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to the 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
