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Our Teachers

We believe that one of our greatest assets is the diversity of our teaching staff. Bringing a different perspective and approach to the students, each teacher relies on their own strengths to further develop the abilities and talents of the dancers.

Rose Fearon, ADCRG

Born in Toronto, Canada, Rose Fearon, A.D.C.R.G., started in Irish dancing at age six. Her first teacher was Noreen Quinn, from Belfast, who persuaded Rose to attend the Butler Academy... Read More

Vincent O'Connor, ADCRG

Born in Los Angeles, California of Irish parents, Vincent started dancing at the age of 7. Over the years, he competed successfully at local competitions, as well as nationally and internationally. ... Read More

Kathleen O'Connor, ADCRG

A Los Angeles, California native, Kathleen began dancing at the age of four. With both parents being from Ireland, she was encouraged to join her six brothers and one sister in learning traditional Irish Dancing... Read More

Jeannie Thornton-O'Connor, TCRG

Jeannie Thornton –O’Connor, TCRG is a registered Irish dance teacher through An Coimisuin le Rinci Gaelacha in Dublin, Ireland. She was certified in 1990. Jeannie is a former Western US Regional ... Read More

Fiona Cunningham, TCRG

Fiona started dancing at the age of five with the Fearon School of Irish dancing and never looked back. Over her long and successful competitive career, Fiona won five exciting Eastern-Canadian ... Read More

Kathy Irvine, TCRG

Kathy Irvine is two time World Irish dance Champion. At the tender age of four Kathy Irvine started dancing at the Fearon School of Irish dancing under the instruction of Rose & Kathleen Fearon ... Read More

Tessa Cameron, TCRG

Bio coming soon!

Meghan Matsukane, TCRG

Bio coming soon!

Joanne Cunningham

Joanne is an accomplished dancer who has been actively involved in Irish Dancing since the age of five. Throughout her career, her many achievements, experiences ... Read More

Alisa Garber, TCRG

Alisa Garber began taking lessons at the age of 18. While completing a bachelor's degree in English at San Diego State University, she trained with Jeannie Thornton-O'Connor and competed extensively... Read More