by Catherine Rasner
Irish dance has been a cherished tradition in my family for 10 years now. It echoes the rhythm of my heritage, weaving a tapestry of shared joy and cultural pride my dad passed onto my family. For him, Irish dance wasn’t merely a performance by his granddaughters; it was a mesmerizing display of grace and tradition, a connection to his roots that would unfold in front of us, stirring memories and his great sense of pride in our Irish heritage. McTeggart was close to his heart.
Catherine’s youngest daughter taking her first dance class in 2018
McTeggart Irish Dance school has served as a tight-knit community through my life’s ups and down especially when going through my father’s illness and passing. It’s not just about refining dance skills but fostering enduring friendships too. It’s been a shared journey where mutual support and camaraderie created this little village, amplifying cultural richness of the dance experience and teaching my girls’ life lessons, building friendships and establishing “second moms” cheering them along with each win or disappointment that comes along.
Catherine’s eldest daughter after a win at a feis (pronounced “fesh”, an Irish Dance competition) with teacher Allison
I’m so thankful for time with this beautiful community of friends that have become like family!
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