, Tony Comerford School of Dance

SUMMER WORKSHOP - NEW BEGINNERS INVITED

New beginners are invited to the Comerford summer workshops at all locations. In Seattle - July 14-17 at the West Seattle VFW. In Olympia - August 3-6 at the Brighton Grange in Tumwater. Workshops at the Oceanside and Anchorage schools are being planned. For more information, check with the school in your area.

!!!NEW CLASSES ON SEATTLE AREA EASTSIDE AND IN PORTLAND!!!

Starting in September - the Comerford School will open a new beginner class in the Bellevue area. And, if there is sufficient interest, classes for new and advanced dancers will be scheduled in Portland. For Seattle Eastside info please contact Celtic Arts NW or Maggie Ritnour, instructor. For info about Portland, contact Comerford Portland or call 503-246-7994.

!!! NEW CLASS IN SAN JOSE/SAN FRANCISCO AREA !!!

Starting soon -- Tony Comerford is opening a class in the Bay area. For info please call Tony (206-355-1081) or e-mail him.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST IRISH DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS FEIS

Thanks to all who attended our 10th annual feis. We had a great time, and we hope you did as well. For a list of lost items, see the Competitions page.

CONGRATULATIONS KELLY AND MAGGIE!!!

The Comerford School has two new TCRGs (certified Irish dance teachers). Kelly Nagan and Maggie Ritnour have been notified that they passed the rigorous teacher's exam in January. Kelly teaches in Seattle and Olympia, and Maggie teaches in Seattle. They both are experienced instructors, and both have extensive experience dancing at all levels, including many World and North American championship competitions.

Ciara Ruggiero, 2008 US Western Champion

Congratulations to Ciara, 2008 US Western Champion, Girls U8, and Tony! Other Comerford medalists.

Tori Lopez and Christopher Johnson, 2008 Western Champions

Congratulations to Tori, 2008 US Western Champion, Girls U15, and Christopher Johnson, 2008 US Western Champion, Boys U17