Christina Deacy, TCRG
Head Instructor
Chrissy fell in love with Irish dance at age 8. Under the direction of Karl Drake, TCRG, she achieved success on regional, national, and international levels. In 2011, Chrissy won the Southern Region Championships, placed 16th at Nationals and placed 36th at Worlds! After hanging up her competitive shoes, Chrissy earned her TCRG with honors in 2013. Chrissy’s grace, technical skill, and dynamic stage presence have wowed audiences across Florida and beyond. In the studio, Miss Chrissy’s enthusiasm and skill combine to create a fun, effective learning environment.
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PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Chrissy has performed with prestigious Irish musicians, singers and entertainers including Tony Kenny’s Irish Celebration with the Dublin City Dancers, Kathy & Andreas Durkin, Paddy Noonan & his Grand Band, and Eileen Ivers.
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COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne (Irish Dance World Championship)
Five-time World Championship competitor, 2007-2011
36th in the World, 2011, Dublin, Ireland
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Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann (All-Ireland Championship)
50th in Ireland 2009, Killarney, Ireland
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North American Irish Dance Championship
Eight-time National Championship competitor
16th Place 2011, Nashville, TN
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Southern Region Oireachtas Championship
1st Place 2011, Orlando, FL
Top 5 2010, Washington, DC
Top 10 2008, Orlando, FL
Top 10 2009, Dallas, TX
Top 15 2007, Atlanta, GA
Top 20 2006, Washington, DC
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Ceili Championship Awards
Numerous Top 5 Ceili results, 2005-11