The Fitzpatrick Academy of Irish Dance of Queens Is Producing Some of the Top Dancers in The Country

QUEENS, N.Y. - July 15, 2015 - PRLog -- Since its emergence, the Fitzpatrick Academy has seen a steady increase in wins and successes in Major championship competitions, as well as in local ones. So far this weekend, Nora Slattery placed 31st out of nearly 80 dancers in the under 9 girls solo category and Miss Elise Fargo place 6th out of 130 dancers in the u14 girls solo category.

The North American Irish Dance Championships (also known as the North American Nationals) is sponsored by the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America. With the exception of dancers in the age 8 and 9 categories, all competitors must qualify to attend this prestigious event at their regional qualifier the year prior. North American Nationals is also considered a secondary qualifier for dancers to compete at the World Irish Dance Championships (the primary qualifier being the aforementioned regional competition which takes place each year in November).

The Fitzpatrick Academy, a fairly new school, has produced seasoned dancers who have earned continued success each year at this championship by steadily and progressively climbing in the rankings among their competitors. The academy has trained dancers ranging of those who make the final cut to world qualifiers. This year's results marks a milestone for the Fitzpatrick Academy; it is the the first time (in only four years of competing) they have have a dancer make the top ten out of  over 100 dancers.

The Fitzpatrick Academy of Irish Dancing was founded by Kelly Fitzpatrick, TCRG (certified teacher under Irish Dancing governing body, An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, in Dublin, Ireland), in the Spring of 2010.  After coming from a long line of Irish dancing relatives (including 1994 World Champion, Kerry Hutchinson),  Kelly began dancing at the age of 3 and has trained under some of the best Irish Dancing teachers in the United States. As a two-time regional champion, she was not only fortunate enough to travel around the world to compete, but has maintained high rankings on a national and international level throughout her dancing career. She went on to win medals in both solo and ceili dancing at the highest level of competition, the All Ireland and World Championships.
Kelly has also had the privilege of performing at many prestigious events and stages. The foremost include performances at City Hall (for then-Mayor Giuliani), Ellis Island, the Joyce Theater (off Broadway),  Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Carnegie Hall for the late Irish tenor, Frank Patterson, with Celtic fiddler and clogger, Natalie MacMaster, and for the world renowned Irish fiddler, Eileen Ivers (founding member of Cherish the Ladies and original fiddler for Riverdance, The Show.)

Along with her many accomplishments in Irish Dance, Kelly has a B.A. in Communications (with a minor in Business) from Adelphi University. In 2009, she graduated cum laude and is a member of the National Communication Society.
 In a span nearly three years, the Fitzpatrick Academy has produced incredibly dedicated and talented dancers who are not only eligible to compete at a Regional, National, and International basis, but have already ranked highly at these levels. Although the school has a strict focus on competition, they also cater to non-competitive dancers who enjoy learning the basics and traditions of Irish dance.
Since the emergence of the Fitzpatrick Academy of Irish Dance, Kelly has been eager to share her immense knowledge and love for the craft of Irish Dance."

For more information visit. http://www.fitzpatrickacademy.com/