Christopher McGrory TCRG, TTCT
a native Irishman who has relocated to Arizona, is an outstanding feis musician and All-Ireland champion accordionist as well as world level Irish dancer and teacher. Christopher has a TCRG degree in Irish dancing from An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha, the international Irish Dancing Commission, and previously co-directed a very successful dance school in Dublin, Ireland. He is also the only Irish dance musician to have gone platinum in CD sales Christopher and his music are very popular on the dance competition circuit, and his students benefit greatly from having live music available in class and at performances. He is particularly expert in rhythm and timing, and his emphasis on drills and perfecting material make for champion standard dancers.  Read more..		 Michael Patrick Gallagher TCRG
also a TCRG and a native Donegal man, is a former two-time Irish Dance World Champion and has been the male lead of Riverdance for the past eight years. Now based in Phoenix, Michael Patrick continues to be in great demand on the performance and choreography circuit, often circling the globe with his rapid fire feet. Michael Patrick’s teaching forte is Irish dance choreography, where he is known for his exciting innovations and rhythmic style. He translates all “the latest” Irish dance movements to the tapping feet of the Tir Conaill dancers. It is delightful to have such an accomplished dancer teaching in both the Tucson and Phoenix school locations.  Read more.. 		Rosemary Browne TCRG, M.D. is a Connecticut native who has been teaching Irish dancing in Tucson for the past eight years, although she is also a geriatric physician for her “day job.” She especially enjoys choreographing performances and conducting ceili or group dance classes, as well as being the “fashion expert,” with regard to costumes, wigs, and accessories. Additionally Rosemary brings her experiences as an Irish dance mother, as well as a physician, to her Irish dance classes, emphasizing technique and style, stretching, and remembering to have fun!  Read more..

 

About our Teachers

 
   Michael Patrick & Chris at a workshop             Rosemary & Chris with young performers at the Emerald Ball