Horgan Academy of Irish Dance, LLC

Irene Horgan, TCRG, ADCRG

Miss Irene is a certified Irish step dance teacher and adjudicator of Irish dance. She has judged the NAFC Junior and Senior Championship Belts and Eastern States Oireachtas and many feisanna throughout the region. Irene is an active member of the Irish Dance Teachers' Association of North America, the New England Region Irish Dance Teachers' Association, and the North American Feis Commission. Under her dedicated instruction, Horgan Academy students have qualified for the World Championships of Irish Dancing.

Irene choreographed the Irish dancing segments for Dancing at Lughnasa, by Brian Friel at the Seven Angels Theater. Irene assures each student that practice is the key to excellence and always encourages dancers to dance their best.

Dr. Maureen Horgan, TMRF

Miss Maureen is a certified Irish Ceili Dance teacher and an active member of the Irish Dance Teachers' Association of North America, the New England Region Irish Dance Teachers' Association, and the North American Feis Commission.

Maureen enjoys building teamwork and cooperation skills among all levels of students through ceili dancing.

Maura Horgan, Feis Secretary

Mrs. Horgan is our "Irish Dancer Mom"! Maura excelled in traditional Irish Dance in her native County Leitrim, Ireland. She serves as Feis Secretary for all Horgan Academy sponsored feisanna and is a member of the North American Feis Commission.

Mrs. Horgan was honored as Naugatucks's Irish Mayor for St. Patrick's Day 1999 and presented with an official Citation from the State of Connecticut General Assembly in recognition of her ousdtandng contributions to the community and her status as an exemplary role model of Irish heritage and culture.

In 1999, the President of Ireland presented Mrs. Horgan with a message, which read in part:

Dance has always held a special place in the culture of Ireland and through the tireless efforts of people like Maura, it has also played a key role in the fostering of a sense of community among Irish people abroad. We can be reassured that the promotion of Irish Culture is in very good hands.

Maura Horgan ensures that Irish traditions are passed on to each and every Horgan Academy dancer.