Opinion: Arms straight, legs crossed — For local Irish dancers, March Madness isn't about basketball [Opinion]
I started taking lessons in 1997 at the age of 17. With hard work, I caught up to dancers who had started as children. I placed in the top five in the Western United States for four years and was a national finalist and world championship qualifier. I received my teaching certificate in 2006 and adjudicator certificate in 2018.
We all spend a lot of time with our students. Twenty-five years after opening, the school boasts over 120 students and has two studios and three credentialed instructors, each with more than 20 years of teaching experience. The name Clan Rince is Gaelic for “dance family.” The school prides itself on being welcoming to all and meeting each student where they are. Irish dance is not just for the Irish. The students come from various backgrounds.
Dancers must remain on the balls of their feet, and rarely allow their heels to touch the ground even when leaping high into the air. Clan Rince dancers can be found in the studio up to 10 hours a week in addition to their home practice and cross training. Each year, around Easter, Clan Rince sends a group of students to the World Championships, which is a huge honor. Dancers must qualify for this event by reaching a top placement in the Regional Championships.
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