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Irish Dance with Lauren C.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 4+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1995
ACE Fitness Trainer

    Exclusive Irish Dance Lessons for Absolute Beginners from an Expert

    Riverdance! Lord of the Dance!...Have you ever wanted to learn how to Irish dance but couldn't find lessons near you or maybe felt intimidated to dance in front of others while you're learning?...Maybe finding the time in your busy schedule has been challenging?...I can help! : ) I have been teaching for over 25 years and I am both a certified Irish dance instructor (T.C.R.G.) and adjudicator (A.D.C.R.G.). I have created a successful online learning program that incorporates weekly online class sessions with support instructional videos and music that you can access at times that work for you! It is a self-paced online learning system that moves with you, not ahead of you, where you will find encouragement and accountability while setting goals and meeting bench marks as you journey through Irish dance, music, history and culture. You will start with the basics of what makes Irish dance "look Irish" and you will explore the various rhythms and movements that have captivated audiences all over the globe who have seen shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Irish dance is a combination of group and solo dancing which incorporates both a soft shoe and hard shoe element of dance. In this course you will explore all aspects of Irish dance while addressing fitness and technique challenges along the way using different forms of exercises and drills to support the movement. The course is appropriate for ages 4yrs - Adult! It's never too late to try something new! : )

    Instructor details

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    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-3 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-3 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $67
    60 minutes
    $84
    90 minutes
    $125

    About Lauren C.

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    Lauren hails from Oregon where she was a Rose Festival Princess and Miss Teen of Oregon. Trained in musical theater before applying her talents to Irish dancing. she has appeared on "Prime Time Country" and "Live at the Grand Ole Opry", danced with the Chieftains, Natalie MacMaster, Gaelic Storm and performed at renaissance festivals with the Rogues of Scotland and Brollywacker throughout the United States and Canada. A two-time qualifier for the World Irish Dance Championships, Lauren spent much of 1999 and 2000 touring the US and Canada with "Dancing on Common Ground." In addition, she appeared with husband Jim, on the cover of the December 2000 issue of "Irish Dancing Magazine." In 2005, Lauren earned her TCRG, teacher's certification with the Irish Dance Commission (CLRG), and in 2017 earned her ADCRG, adjudicators certification. Lauren has also appeared in nationally-syndicated television programs including TNT's "Leverage", "Librarian" and NBC's "Grimm." Lauren has held certifications in Nursing and as an ACE Personal Trainer. She was responsible for creating fitness programs for seniors, special needs and injury recovery. She currently owns and operates the An Daire Academy of Irish Dance which offers on-going in-studio and online learning programs to ages 4yrs - adult, hosts 6 feisseanna (Irish dance competitions) and 2-3 Irish dance Grade Examinations per year!
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    Experience

    Irish Dancing Instructor

    Jan, 2005 - Present

    An Daire Academy of Irish dance

    Instruction in Irish dance, music and culture for fun and fitness. Offering opportunities for competition, academic achievement and performance.

    Irish Dancing Instructor

    Sep, 2000 - Jan, 2005

    Comerford School of Irish Dance

    Instruction in Irish dance and fitness.

    Instructional Assistant

    Jul, 1995 - Dec, 1999

    Nashville Irish Step Dancers

    Assistant Instructor of Irish dance.

    Education

    EMT - Paramedic

    Sep, 1988 - Jun, 1994

    Mt. Hood Community College

    ACE Fitness Trainer

    Jun, 2001 - Sep, 2001

    ACE

    Nursing

    Sep, 1988 - Jun, 1994

    Oregon Health Sciences University

    Certifications

    T.C.R.G

    Jan, 2005

    C.L.R.G. - Irish Dancing Coimisiun

    Certified Teacher of Irish Dance

    A.D.C.R.G.

    Sep, 2017

    C.L.R.G. - Irish Dancing Coimisiun

    Adjudicator (Judge) of Irish Dance

    Affiliations

    SAG-AFTRA

    Apr, 2018

    SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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