Launching in Fall 2024
Durham Irish Dance based in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, offers competitive and recreational dance instruction for kids ages 3+, as well as recreational programs for adults.
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Instructors are certified by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha in Dublin, Ireland.
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My name is Emily Penner
Emily Penner, T.C.R.G.
With Emily’s first class at 5 years old, Irish dance quickly developed into a lifelong passion.
At 10 years old she won her first regional title of Eastern Canadian champion, eventually going on to win the title again a record-breaking 12 times.
By 16 years old Emily had won the North American Championships and was earning recognition overseas, going on to win the titles of All Scotland Champion, Great Britain Champion, British National Champion, and All Ireland Champion in subsequent years.
In 2011 Emily was crowned World Champion.
Following her competitive career & after earning her graduate degree, Emily toured the world with several dance shows including Lord of the Dance. She went on to pass her TCRG and become a certified Irish Dance instructor with CLRG in 2017.