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SCOIL RINCE RIORDAN

CONTINUING OVER 35 YEARS OF TRADITION

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WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION FOR BEGINNER FALL SESSION NOW OPEN! JOIN US FOR 8 CLASSES EACH SATURDAY, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 4TH FROM 11-11:45AM. BOYS & GIRLS AGES 4 & UP WELCOME!

CLASSES HELD AT STEELTOES DANCE STUDIO 121 WEST NYACK ROAD NANUET, NY

CLASS SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 4TH FEBRUARY 11TH, FEBRUARY 18TH, FEBRUARY 25TH, MARCH 4TH, & MARCH 11TH. 

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About Us

For over 30 years the Scoil Rince Riordan has helped pass on the centuries old tradition of Irish Dancing to new generations of Irish Dancers.  Along the way the school has created many Champion Dancers, but more importantly, lifelong friends.

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MONDAYS

Beginners                     4:45PM
All grades                     5:45PM
Preliminary & Open     6:45PM

TUESDAYS

2nd Year Beginner             5:00PM
Prizewinner & Prelim         6:00PM
Prelim & Open                   7:00 PM

THURSDAYS

All grades                             4:30PM
All grades & Prelim               5:15PM
Prelim & Open                      6:15PM

SATURDAYS CLASSES HELD AT STEEL TOES DANCE STUDIO 121 WEST NYACK ROAD, NANUET

11:00AM-11:45AM - Brand New Beginners 
Winter Session starting February 5th

TEACHERS

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ELLEN RIORDAN-ROSS, A.D.C.R.G.

Owner, Director

Ellen is a registered adjudicator and member of the CLRG and IDTANA-MAR. As an Irish Dancer, Ellen won numerous championships at the local, regional, national, and international levels, and was the first American dancer to receive the overseas award for her solo competition at the World Championships. She has even performed on tour with the renowned Chieftains. In the tradition of the school's founder, Ellen has won wide acclaim for her innovative choreography and creative performances.

For over 30 years, Ellen has continued to inspire dancers to be the best they can be and exude their love for the dance. She has trained dancers who have not only won numerous regional, national, and world titles, but many students have gone on to pass their ADCRG and TCRG certification exams. 

Ellen has had the pleasure of adjudicating several regional Oireachtasi, the 2017 North American Championships, and the 2019 World Championships.

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JACQUELINE MCKAY

T.C.R.G.

Jacqueline has danced with Ellen Riordan for her entire dancing career. Jacqueline competed in solo and ceili competitions at feiseanna across the country, the Mid-Atlantic Oireachtas, the North American Championships, and qualified for NAFC Senior Belt Championships twice. She has taught classes at the school for over 15 years and has co-chaired the schools annual feis for nearly 10 years. 

In 2014, Jacqueline passed her T.C.R.G. exam and is currently a member of CLRG, the IDTANA, Mid-Atlantic Region. Jacqueline enjoys teaching the little ones and instilling in others the love of the dance.

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SARAH HASTINGS

Teaching Assistant

Sarah began her Irish dance career at with Ellen at the age of 11. Five short years later, she began teaching beginner classes with Ellen and the rest is history.

For the past 11 years, Sarah has been assisting Ellen and Jackee in teaching the wonderful students at Scoil Rince Riordan. Irish dance helped Sarah discover her true passion for teaching and she graduated from Oneonta State with a bachelor's degree in Earth Science and Adolescent Education. In addition to teaching at Scoil Rince Riordan, Sarah is currently an 8th grade science teacher at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School.

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SCOIL RINCE RIORDAN CLASS FEIS & PICNIC

September 19, 2020

A day of fantastic performances by the Scoil Rince Riordan dancers

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Scoil Rince Riordan dancers are available to perform for special occasions ranging from small parties and weddings, to community centers and senior residences. If you are looking for Irish dancers for your event, contact us and we will work with you to create your show.

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