ABOUT THE TEACHER AND SCHOOL

The Stillson School of Irish Dance is under the direction of Carlene Moran Stillson ADCRG / TCRG. She is accredited by An Coimisiun in Dublin, Ireland and a member of IDTANA.  (Irish Dancing Teacher's Association of North America) and The New England Region teaching organizations. Carlene has a long tradition of dancing having started at age 4 under the direction of her aunt at the Lenihan School of Irish Dance in New Haven, CT. She has competed in the New England Regional, North American and World Championships.

 In existence for fifteen years, the school is the only certified school of Irish dancing in the state of Maine. The school's dancers compete all over New England and place in the NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL IRISH DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS annually. Dancers have placed in the North American Irish Dance Championships, as well as competed in the All Ireland Championships, The All European Championship and The World Irish Dance Championships.  Students of the Stillson School of Irish Dance are proud to have performed with Cherish the Ladies, Solas, The Trinity Irish Dance Company, Natalie MacMaster, and Eileen Ivers among many others.

 The Stillson school is pleased to announce the arrival of Madeleine Rose Lapointe.  Born 2/10/2006.  The second daughter to Karen LaPointe TCRG, her husband Larry and big sister Abigail.  Karen reports that all is well in   Sidney Australia. Rest assured that she contacts the Stillson school frequently and is very interested in all the students progress.  We wish Karen and her family the best of luck.  She is missed as a teacher and a friend.    Good on ya!!!