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Class schedule

weisbel — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:01:48 CDT

2009-2010 Class Schedule

Irish 1 (Beginners ages 3-5)
Thursday 3:00-4:00 pm

Irish 2 (Beginners ages 6 and up)
Tuesday 3:00-4:00 pm

Irish 3 (Adults)
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 pm

Irish 4 (Advanced beginners)
Monday 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm

Irish 5 (Intermediate)
Tuesday 4:30-6:00 pm
Thursday 4:30-6:00 pm

Irish 6 (Advanced and Oireachtas Prep)
Monday 3:45-5:00 pm
Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm
Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm

For information about classes, please contact Celtic Traditions School of Irish Dance at celtic.traditions@gmail.com or 334-705-0303.

Classes are held at

Celtic Traditions School of Irish Dance

2705 Frederick Road, #3
Opelika, Alabama 36801

(map)

Celtic Traditions School of Irish Dance

weisbel — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:26:12 CDT

Celtic Traditions School of Irish Dance is the new home of the Drake School of Irish Dance in Opelika-Auburn, Alabama. With nearly 1300 sq. ft. of dance space, a sprung floor, and ample mirrors, Celtic Traditions is available for dance, exercise, and performance groups of all types.

Contact Celtic Traditions at 334-705-0303 or celtic.traditions@gmail.com for rates and availability.


Contact us at 334-705-0303 or Celtic.traditions@gmail.com for rates and availability.

Celtic Traditions School of Irish Dance Home

weisbel — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:24:28 CDT

The Home of Irish Dancing in Auburn/Opelika!

We are a branch of the Drake School of Irish Dance. Classes are taught by Karl Drake, TCRG, Amanda Tucker, and Caroline Cassidy and include all ages.

We spread the joy of Irish dancing through classes and performances. We're always looking for new dancers, male and female, of all ages. Come try a class--the first one is free!

We meet at Celtic Traditions, 2705 Frederick Road, #3, in Opelika, Alabama (map). Classes are available for all ages. Please contact us at celtic.traditions@gmail.com or 334-705-0303 for more information.

Do you know of a group that might be interested in having Irish dancers perform? Contact us for more information!

Registration information

Items for Sale

weisbel — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:08:21 CDT

1 pair Corr's hard shoes, size 4.5 girls. In good shape for $50. Contact Liza at weisbel1@hotmail.com. 1 pair Rutherford Super-flexi hard shoes, size 5.5 girls. In good shape for $50. Contact Liza at weisbel1@hotmail.com. 2 pair poodle socks, $2/each. Contact Linda at lindackerr@gmail.com or 334-332-3065. 1 bottle sock glue $2. Contact Linda at lindackerr@gmail.com or 334-332-3065. 1 pair tap shoes, size 2.5 (American sizing), $20. Contact Linda at lindackerr@gmail.com or 334-332-3065. 1 pair ghillies, size 5.5, $20. Contact Allison at allison.busby@yahoo.com.

1 pair Corr's hard shoes, size 4.5 girls. In good shape for $50. Contact Liza at weisbel1@hotmail.com.

1 pair Rutherford Super-flexi hard shoes, size 5.5 girls. In good shape for $50. Contact Liza at weisbel1@hotmail.com.

2 pair poodle socks, $2/each. Contact Linda at lindackerr@gmail.com or 334-332-3065.

1 bottle sock glue $2. Contact Linda at lindackerr@gmail.com or 334-332-3065.

1 pair tap shoes, size 2.5 (American sizing), $20. Contact Linda at lindackerr@gmail.com or 334-332-3065.

1 pair ghillies, size 5.5, $20. Contact Allison at allison.busby@yahoo.com.

Registration

weisbel — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:44:49 CDT

Classes begin August 10! To register, print out and mail completed registration form (click here) to Celtic Traditions 2705 Frederick Rd., Suite 3 Opelika, AL 36830 or e-mail a copy to celtic.traditions@gmail.com. Not sure if Irish dance is for you? Come try a class--the first one is free! We hope to see you soon!	Tuition is due on the first class of the month. Registration fee is due at the first class of the year. Class Schedule

Classes begin August 10!

To register, print out and mail completed registration form (click here) to

Celtic Traditions
2705 Frederick Rd., Suite 3
Opelika, AL 36830

or

e-mail a copy to celtic.traditions@gmail.com.

Not sure if Irish dance is for you? Come try a class--the first one is free!

We hope to see you soon!

Tuition is due on the first class of the month.

Registration fee is due at the first class of the year.

Class Schedule

Calendar

weisbel — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:19:15 CDT

Karl Drake, TCRG

weisbel — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:58:48 CDT

115 W. Peachtree Place

Suite 710

Atlanta, GA 30313

(404) 524-6986 (Atlanta, GA) or (954) 761-7263 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Professional Experience:

Rhythm Dance - The Show; Pigeon Forge (Dollywood), Tennessee: Lead Dancer/Choreographer; April-May 2001 & 2002.

Rhythm Dance - The Show; Branson, Missouri: April-May 1998 & 1999. Lead Irish Dancer/Choreographer 2000.

Performed select pieces from Riverdance with a cast of over 50 dancers and musicians.

Completed over 80 sold-out shows in front of a 1,000+ audience over a 5 week period in 1998 and completed 175 sold-out shows in 1999/2000.

Choreographed select pieces from the show.

Rhythm Dance - The Show; Austria: November 1998.

Midtown Music Festival; Birmingham, Alabama: Lead Irish Dancer/Choreographer; June 1998.

Performed four shows at “City Stages” with a cast of thirty dancers.

Choreographed all Irish Dance pieces.

Common Ground; Delray Beach, Florida: Lead Irish Dancer/Choreographer; March 1998.

Performed in four sold-out shows with a cast of thirty Irish, Tap, & Clog dancers.

Choreographed Irish dance pieces and designed all Irish Dance costumes.

Taught workshops for tap dancers & cloggers to incorporate Irish dance in routines.

National Clogging Convention; Nashville, Tennessee: Guest Instructor & Performer; November 1997 & 1998.

Held hour-long workshops on beginning and intermediate Irish Dancing at the Opryland Hotel.

Taught fundamentals of Irish Dancing to over 1,000 clog dancers.

Performed in and choreographed the show, “A Tribute to Riverdance” with a cast of over 50 dancers to conclude the week long convention.

National Clogging Convention; Atlanta, Georgia: Guest Instructor & Performer; 1998.

National Clogging Convention; Las Vegas, Nevada: Guest Instructor & Performer; 1999.

Performed throughout Europe at major folk dance festivals.

Achievements:

Produced Regional & National Dance Champions who competed in the World Irish Dance Championships held in Ireland since 1990 to present.

Produced 14 Southern Region 1st Place Champion Dancers in the year of 2003 who competed in the World Irish Dance Championships to be held in Belfast, Ireland in April 2004.

Produced Eight Southern Region 1st Place Champion Dancers in the single year of 2001 who competed in the World Irish Dance Championships held in Glasgow, Scotland in March 2002.

1990-Created the Drake School of Irish Dance in Atlanta, Georgia, and South Florida. The school has now expanded to also include the states of Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Received “Exceptional Ability in Performing Arts” immigration status.

Eastern Regional Irish Dance Champion.

Placed 5th in the World Irish Dance Championships in Ireland.

Education:

Irish Dancing Teachers Association – T.C.R.G., Dublin, Ireland, 1990.

Passed the Irish Dancing certification exam to teach Irish dancing all over the world.

Golden School of Irish Dance, New York, NY, August 1986 – December 1989.

O’Shea School of Irish Dance, Dublin, Ireland, August 1974 – August 1986.

Additional Performances:

“The Chieftains” at Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta, Georgia.

“The Chieftains” at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY.

Atlanta Celtic Festival

Festival of Trees at the World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia.

Festival of Nations & Cultures, Atlanta, Georgia.

Savannah Irish Festival, Savannah, Georgia.

Tampa Irish Festival, Tampa, Florida.

Capitol City Ballet, guest appearance

Miami Orange Bowl Parade

1996 Olympic Games

Additional Choreography:

“American Wake” at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

“Dancing at Lughnasa” at Pace University, New York, NY.

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Numerous workshops and Master classes given throughout North America & Europe.

Amanda Tucker

weisbel — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:58:03 CDT

Amanda Tucker was trained by Karl Drake at the south's premier Irish dance school, the Drake School of Irish Dance. She competed for nine years with much success--placing in the top 5 in the solo dance category at the Southern US Championships (Oireachtas) for four years, and qualifying for the World Championships five times. From 2002-2005 her team won 1st place at the Southern Region Championships. She competed at the World Championships in Ireland twice, and in 2005 placed 25th at the North American Irish Dance Championships. Amanda performed in Eire: The Show in Branson, Missouri in 2004. She toured North America with the show The Magic of Ireland in 2007. Throughout her eleven years of dancing, she also had the honor of sharing a stage with greats such as The Chieftains, Cherish the Ladies, and Eileen Ivers. Since 2006, she has taught for the Drake School of Irish Dance in Alabama, producing National and World Championship qualifiers. She is currently studying for her TCRG.