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Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance, Wyoming offers classes from new beginner up through adult and is the only certified school in the area. We are located in Casper, Wyoming.
The Richens/Timm Academy is one of the most recognizable and respected names in the World of Irish dance. Richens/Timm provides a fun, friendly, family atmosphere where each dancer is given the polished skill set to maximize his/her potential and accomplish personal goals—whether that be to perform at a grandparent’s nursing home, to capture a World Medal, or to learn simply for the love of dance. Learn more about lessons. |
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About IDACWY |
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Upon moving to Wyoming in 2007 with her born-and-bred Wyoming husband, our founder, Mégan Gorman, became passionate about bringing Irish dance to the area. Mégan coordinated with her sister, Anné Ellis Donovan, a certified Irish dance teacher in Ohio, to form a satellite school of Richens/Timm Academy here in Wyoming. |
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Anné Ellis Donovan T.C.R.G. In Anné’s competitive career as a dancer with the renowned Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance, she qualified for the World Irish Dance Championships seven times. In addition to this coveted accomplishment, she consistently competed and recalled at the North American Nationals and the All Ireland Championships.
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To contact us: RTAinWY@gmail.com |
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Anné studied under the direct tutelage of Ann Richens, a native of Ireland and one of the most respected figures in the Irish Dance world and John Timm the 1993 Senior Men’s World Champion. While in college, Anné successfully auditioned for the Riverdance program. Anné retired from competition in 2007, passed her TCRG exam with honors in December of 2008, and received her Certificate to Teach Irish Dance from An Coimisium le Rinci Gaelacha (the Commission of Ireland) in February of 2009. After teaching students at the Richen/Timm Academy in Ohio and simultaneously traveling to instruct a satellite group of dancers in Casper Wyoming, Anné and her husband Michael relocated to Wyoming in 2011 – to the delight of the Casper Irish Dance community. Along with her TCRG, Anné studied in Dublin, Ireland, holds a degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters in Literature from the University of Dayton. .
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Known for its outstanding success in the competitive arena, the Academy has produced more than 10 World Qualifiers each year over the past decade. Historically, individuals have accomplished:
· 45 Regional Champions · 11 North American Champions · 3 All-Ireland Champions with 2 Runner-up finishes
Over time Richens/Timm dancers have won a staggering 35 medals, including 30 top 10 finishes; 13 top 5 finishes; 8 top 3 finishes; and 1 elusive World Championship title…could your child be next? |
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About Richens/Timm |
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About our Instructor |
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IDACWY (Irish Dance Association of Central WY) is a not-for-profit parent support group designed to promote Irish culture in central Wyoming. |