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Mission Statement - Anne-Marie O'Donnell
Mission Statement
It is our goal to preserve Irish culture and heritage through the practice and performance of traditional Irish dance. We believe that the pursuit of Irish dancing excellence is an important and beautiful art form, and that it contributes to a young person's confidence and self esteem. We also believe that students thrive in an environment of good fellowship, mutual respect and enthusiastic encouragement. We work with all our students and their parents to foster this culture.
Anne-Marie O'Donnell, ADCRG, TCRG
Anne-Marie O'Donnell is the founder and Principal director of the O'Donnell School of Traditional Irish Dancing. An accomplished champion dancer, Anne-Marie won many awards throughout Canada, the United States and Great Britain. Upon retirement from competitive dancing, she obtained her teaching and adjudication certificates and opened the O'Donnell School of Traditional Irish Dancing in 1980. She is an active member of the Irish Dance Teachers Association of Canada, the Irish Dance Teacher Association of North America and An Coimisium Rinci le Gaelacha (Dublin, Ireland).
Students from her school have won many awards in both Canada and the United States - awards for teams, choreography and solo events. The school also performs at many charitable events each year. Anne-Marie is known for inspiring her dancers to ahieve their goals. She has mentored many students to continue their careers in dance as teachers, and other professional areas.
The O'Donnell School of Traditional Irish Dancing was founded on the philosophy that the self-confidence of its students is paramount!
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