Lavin-Cassidy School of Irish Dancing

Ann Lavin-Cassidy, ADCRG

Founded the Lavin-Cassidy School of Irish Dancing in 1986, shortly after her arrival in the United States. While living in Ireland, Ann taught dance with Margaret Dunleavy in County Sligo and County Mayo. Ann has won the Great Britain Championships, and has placed several times in the All-Ireland and World Championships. She is TCRG certified and is also an accredited adjudicator.

Laura Stack, ADCRG

Teaching with Lavin-Cassidy since 1994. Laura danced for Lavin-Cassidy and has won both our Regional and National Championships. Laura was the first American ever to place at the All-Ireland Championships. She has placed 7th in both the World Championships and the All-Ireland Championships. In January 2004, she was accredited as an adjudicator.

Emma Jane Lavin, TCRG

Ann’s sister, Emma came from Ireland in 1992 to reside permanently in Chicago. Emma Jane has won 1st place at the World Championships four times in solo dancing and numerous times in team competition. Emma Jane is the only teacher in America to hold as many titles.

Karen Farrelly, TCRG

Teaching with the school since 1998. Karen danced for Lavin-Cassidy and has competed at Regional, National, and World Championship levels. She has placed 2nd in her Regional Competition and has placed in the top 10 in her National Region. She has also danced in several teams that have placed 1st in both Regional and National competitions.

Katie Hutchinson, TCRG

Teaching with the school since 1998. Katie danced for Lavin-Cassidy and has competed at Regional, National, and World Championship levels. She has placed 1st in Regional Competitions and placed in the top 5 in the National Championships. She has danced in several teams that have won both Regional and National competitions.

Sinead Tritschler, TCRG

Teaching with the school since 1996, Sinead danced for Lavin-Cassidy and has competed at Regional, National, and World Championship levels. Placing 2nd in Regional Competitions and 3rd in National Championships, she has also danced in several teams over the years that have won both Oireachtas and National Competitions.